Frontier Forest Products | Des Moines, Iowa

Working to Keep Lumber Simple for Iowa and Upper Midwest Buyers

Frontier Forest Products helps wholesale buyers in Des Moines and surrounding markets source lumber and building materials with less friction, better communication, and dependable follow-through. Backed by local branch support and broader mill relationships, we work to simplify procurement, control supply chain costs, and keep your business moving.

Strong inventory access. Straight answers from experienced people. Strong inventory access. Straight answers from experienced people. Strong inventory access. Straight answers from experienced people. Strong inventory access. Straight answers from experienced people.

What We Supply in Des Moines

Products Wholesale Buyers Depend On

Frontier supports Iowa and Upper Midwest area wholesale buyers with dependable access to the lumber and building materials they need every day. 

Dimension Lumber

Studs and Boards

PLywood and osb

Treated Lumber

Rebar

Why Frontier in Des Moines

Local Service Backed by Stronger Supply Access

The Des Moines branch gives Iowa and Upper Midwest customers a local point of contact backed by Frontier’s wider inventory access, mill relationships, and practical market knowledge. That means more responsive support, better coordination, and a simpler path from sourcing to delivery.



Where We Work

Proudly Supporting Des Moines and the Upper Midwest Market

From our West Des Moines location, Frontier helps wholesale buyers across Iowa and surrounding markets access product, service, and support with greater efficiency.

The People Behind Frontier Des Moines

Experienced People. Straight Answers. Dependable Service.

Loras Hackfort

Branch Manager

Leads the Des Moines branch and helps customers align product needs, timing, and local support with straightforward communication.

Scott Messamaker

Operations Manager

Oversees operational coordination and helps keep orders, inventory, and logistics moving efficiently for the branch.

Matt Dickinson

Operations

Supports daily branch execution, coordination, and reliable follow-through for customer and product movement needs.

Our Des Moines Facility

Rooted in the Heartland Our Des Moines location puts Frontier in the heart of Iowa’s building market — close to customers, close to the mills, and ready to keep product moving across the region.

Quality You Can See at the End of Every Board From dimensional lumber to panels and specialty products, every bundle is sourced with care, inspected for quality, and ready to ship — straight from the mill to your yard.

From Our Yard to Yours, On Time Forklifts loaded. Trucks rolling. Orders tracked from first call to final delivery — that’s how Frontier turns mill product into dependable supply for your business.

Built on Service, Dependability, and Integrity

Frontier Forest Products was built on the belief that customers deserve a more straightforward, dependable partner. That same mindset guides the Des Moines team today as we help Iowa buyers source product with greater confidence and less friction.