Dr. Jon De Jong grew up in Orange City, Iowa, where he spent much of his time on his family’s farm. He earned his B.S. from South Dakota State University before obtaining his M.S. and PhD in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University.

Originally from Philomath, Oregon, Kiah Berg grew up raising and showing pigs. Her involvement in the swine industry continued in college where she earned her B.S. , M.S and Ph.D. in Applied Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University.

Jake Koepke, a Sioux Falls, South Dakota native, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Biotechnology (2015) and a Master’s degree in Swine Nutrition (2017) from South Dakota State University.

Jenna Hauglid, originally from Dell Rapids, South Dakota, grew up on her family farm, which raises cattle, corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and rye. She graduated from South Dakota State University in 2009 with a B.S. in Animal Science and Agribusiness. Jenna joined Pipestone the same year and currently serves as the Senior Supervisor of Business Admin.

Mandy holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Colorado State University (2009), a Master of Science in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University (2011), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Colorado State University (2024). She joined Pipestone in 2024 as the Director of Feed Ingredient Procurement.

Jaide Mohlis is from northeast Iowa and joined Pipestone in March of 2020. She currently serves as the Ingredient Procurement Manager. Jaide and her husband, Jason have two sons. They are actively engaged in the swine industry, managing a nursery pig operation alongside their corn and soybean farm.

Jake Geisler, originally from Fort Dodge, Iowa, graduated from Iowa State University in with degrees in Ag Business and Accounting. He furthered his education at the University of Iowa, earning his Masters of Business Administration in 2005. Jake joined Pipestone in 2022 and currently holds the position of Strategic Commodity Manager.

Emily Radcliffe joined Pipestone in 2017 and currently serves as the Senior Supervisor of Business Development.

Ethan Stas grew up in Latrobe, Pennsylvania where his family operated a veterinary practice. He spent time showing pigs and lambs and tagging along on farm calls with his father and brother.

Madie grew up near Parma, Michigan, and obtained her undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University. She completed her Master’s and PhD in Applied Swine Nutrition at Kansas State University, where her research focused on feed management strategies to improve the weaning transition and decrease mortality. Madie joined Pipestone Nutrition in 2023.

Growing up in Eastern Iowa, where her father worked as a veterinarian, Hannah gradually developed an interest in agriculture. Hannah pursued an Animal Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and graduated in 2012. She joined Pipestone in March of 2013 and currently works as a Nutrition Specialist.

Wade Harrison, originally from Southeastern Illinois, spent 15 years in wean-to-finish production with a large integrator before joining Pipestone. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1996 with a B.S. in Animal Science. Wade became a Nutrition Account Manager at Pipestone in 2021.