Search Results

Mary Hageman Manager | Client Accounting Services Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Construction Manufacturing Retail Sector Financial Services ABOUT As a Manager within the Client Accounting Services practice, Mary Hageman provides accounting support, payroll processing, payroll quarterlies, W-2’s, bank statement review and financial statement preparation for clients in a variety of industries. EDUCATION A.A.S., Accounting – National American University, Sioux Falls, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Board Member, American Payroll Association – Siouxland Chapter

Administrative Team Leader Kristie Mueller Administrative Team Leader Sioux Falls office 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 Send an Email SERVICES Administrative INDUSTRIES Professional Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION Travel & Tourism Degree, Pacific Travel School, Garden Grove, CA CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I feel being a support person to the Firm is not only challenging but also satisfying knowing that I can be of help to others and hopefully take some stress off their position. What are your hobbies? I enjoy spending time doing small projects around the house and outside. I also enjoy trying out new craft projects off of Pinterest. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? If you put in the effort and stay positive, you will be able to grow with the company. What have you gained from working at ELO? This past year I have gained experience in different softwares and programs that I have not worked in before. What are three words to describe ELO? Expanding, Challenging & Supportive. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? It used to be Texas A&M Soccer since my daughter played, but now that she is done, I would say NFL. My Favorite team would be Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings (it's a good day when they both win). What's on your bucket list? My bucket list would be to visit National Parks and an Alaskan Cruise. What places have you lived? Rapid City, South Dakota Fullerton, California Tustin, California Burke, South Dakota Sioux Falls, South Dakota What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Australia. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Family.

Partner | Tax Manager Rhon Anderson, CPA Partner | Tax Manager Sioux Falls office 6300 S Old Village Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Tax Planning Compilations & Reviews Agreed Upon Procedures Business Advisory Services INDUSTRIES Construction Real Estate Manufacturing Professional Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Augustana University, Sioux Falls SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Foundation Board of Volunteers of America, Dakotas. Board member Volunteers of America, Dakotas. Past board member, treasurer Turning Point of South Dakota. Past board member, president, treasurer Family Visitation Center. Past board member, treasurer Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Member, past treasurer, council member, president Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy working with small businesses and their owners to assist them with comprehensive tax and accounting support, planning and advice. What are your hobbies? I enjoy sports and outdoor activities such as gardening, yard work, golf and hunting. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO is full of opportunities for new staff in several different career paths. If you are willing to work hard, your career at ELO will progress quickly. What have you gained from working at ELO? ELO is large enough to provide guidance in many areas. If you have a question, there is probably someone who has experience with the question who can guide you. What are three words to describe ELO? Team, opportunity, flexible. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is baseball - Minnesota Twins. What's on your bucket list? I would like to take a long winter vacation somewhere warm. What places have you lived? I grew up on a farm north of Salem, SD. I went to college at Augustana and never left Sioux Falls. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to visit Sweden. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Family is the one thing I cannot live without.

Tyler Sterk, CPA Associate | Business Services Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Taxation Audit & Assurance Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Construction Retail Sector ABOUT As an Associate within the Business Services area, Tyler Sterk works within the tax, audit & assurance and client accounting services practices. His duties/responsibilities include preparing tax returns, necessary workpapers, accounting services and financial reporting for a variety of clients. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – Northwestern College, Orange City, IA CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Partner | Tax Practice Aaron Moller, CPA Partner | Tax Practice Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Employee Benefit Plan Audits Tax Planning Agribusiness Assurance INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Employee Benefit Plan Audits ABOUT ME EDUCATION MPA, Professional Accountancy - University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD BP, Accounting & Finance - Dakota State University, Madison, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Exchange Club of Mitchell, Treasurer Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy meeting and speaking with clients so that I can help them make better decisions with their operations. What are your hobbies? I enjoy golfing with my family and friends. It's a great way to be competitive while still having a relaxing time outdoors. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO is a great place to work with lots of flexibility. It is a larger firm in southeast South Dakota but still has the feel of a small firm. What have you gained from working at ELO? Since being an intern at ELO, I owe virtually all my knowledge and experience to them. I wouldn't be where I'm at today without so many other people at ELO helping me along the way. What are three words to describe ELO? Professional, committed, team-oriented. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I enjoy watching football, baseball, basketball, and golf. What's on your bucket list? My bucket list goal is to witness a Viking's Super Bowl (long shot). What places have you lived? Stickney, Madison, Vermillion, Mitchell. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Alaska is a place I want to visit. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without my family - My wife, Kayla, and our daughter, Evelyn.

Julie Peterson Manager I Client Accounting Services Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Client Accounting Services Payroll Processing and Reporting Multistate Sales & Use Tax Controller CFO Consulting and Support INDUSTRIES Non-profit Finance/Admin Healthcare Finance/Admin Software Design & Development Retail/Franchising Tier one automotive manufacturing Job-shop and Process Manufacturing Banking and Card Processing Congressional Staff Agriculture/Crop Research Technology and ERP Consulting Family Business Owner ABOUT Julie joins the firm as a member of the Client Accounting Services team in Sioux Falls. During her career, she has worked in a variety of industries in all levels of accounting, technology, finance and leadership. She is skilled in transactional, tactical and transformational work and measures her success from the perspective of how she contributes to the success of others. She and her husband live in rural Canton, where they both enjoy gardening, cooking, and entertaining friends and family. EDUCATION B.A., Accounting – University of Sioux Falls B.A., Business Administration/ Computer Science – University of Sioux Falls/Augustana University Graduate Studies, University of South Dakota, Vermillion" CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified Microsoft Business Solutions Consultant (inactive) Certified Sage/MAS90 Consultant(inactive) Notary Public -South Dakota " ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT "Institute of Management Accountants Association of Information Technology Professionals Association of Record Managers & Administrators Sioux Falls Society for Human Resource Management Board member and Chair Emeritus of multiple community non-profits ASCAP Member"

Suzan Rasmussen Gass Senior Associate | Client Accounting Services Yankton Office Send an Email 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 SERVICES Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Construction Retail Sector ABOUT As a Senior Associate within the Client Accounting Services practice, Suzan Gass provides payroll preparation services, accounting support, payroll tax reporting, sales and excise taxes, workmen’s compensation reviews and new business tax applications (federal and state). EDUCATION B.A., Business Administration – Yankton College, Yankton, SD ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT United Church of Christ (Congregational) - Church School Assistant, Confirmation Mentor, Capital Campaign Treasurer Placerville Camp, Capital Campaign Treasurer

Aaron Moller, CPA Manager | Tax Mitchell Office Send an Email 1820 N Sanborn Blvd PO Box 249 Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 SERVICES Agribusiness Taxation Taxation Non-Profit Taxation Employee Benefit Plan Audits INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Manufacturing Non-Profit Organizations ABOUT As a Tax Manager, Aaron Moller specializes in agri-business taxation including both individual and entity tax returns. He strives to make sure that ELO clients are making responsible decisions with their operations. His responsibilities include preparing all types of tax returns while using all the tools and team members that ELO has in order to provide excellent client service. In addition to agri-business, Aaron also has experience in Employee Benefit Plan and Not-For-Profit audits. EDUCATION B.A., Accounting & Finance – Dakota State University, Madison, SD M.P.A., Professional Accountancy – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Exchange Club of Mitchell, Treasurer

Manager | Audit Tyson DeGroot Manager | Audit Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES Employee Benefit Plan Audits Compilations & Reviews Governmental Audits Agreed Upon Procedures Non-Profit Audits Agribusiness Assurance General Financial Audits INDUSTRIES Construction Manufacturing Non-Profits Retail Distribution/Warehousing Agribusiness Electric Coops Financial Aid Audits ABOUT ME EDUCATION Accounting, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD Biology, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT I am a former treasurer at my childhood church, and I enjoy helping others. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? Accounting principles may make sense to me but they may not make sense to each client that I serve. As an auditor, each day presents different challenges, situations and perspectives that foster my curiosity and allow me to learn new things along the way. My role allows me to teach the future generation of auditors in addition to affording me the opportunity to add value, understanding, and information to the clients that I serve. What are your hobbies? Although I enjoy sports, hunting/shooting and golf, helping on the family farm (or other farms) brings me the most joy and satisfaction. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? If you have some experience and know you like accounting, but aren’t necessarily enjoying what you are doing at the time (whether at ELO, or a private company), talk to a mentor, HR, or partner; there are plenty of other opportunities within our firm or another industry that may suit you. If you are younger and still not sure what you want to do, apply for an internship, get some experience, etc (try different industries & public accounting vs private) – you likely won’t know if its “for” you until you have tried it. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained Relationships and alternate viewpoints here at ELO. What are three words to describe ELO? Three words to describe ELO is professional, knowledgeable, passionate. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I like the Minnesota Twins and New England Patriots. What's on your bucket list? I've always wanted to learn to fly a plane. What places have you lived? Rural Volga, SD; Mitchell, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; Aurora, SD What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to visit Alaska. If we are talking international, Italy - maybe Rome or Venice What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I could not live without my son, Briggs, family and friends, and Diet Mountain Dew.

Erwin Heber Senior Associate | Client Accounting Services Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Hospitality Retail Sector ABOUT As a Senior Associate within our Client Accounting Services practice, Erwin Heber provides a variety of client accounting services support for clients. He can provide assistance in the areas of payroll, federal/state tax filings, preparation of financial statements, Quickbooks and other business accounting services. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD B.S., Dairy Science – South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Desktop ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Center for Active Generations

Associate | Tax Practice Josh Garry, MBA Associate | Tax Practice Chamberlain office 361 Sorenson Dr Chamberlain, SD 57325 Phone: 605-234-6055 Fax: 605-234-5417 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation General Financial Audits Payroll Non-Profit Audits Agreed Upon Procedures Governmental Audits Outsource Accounting (CAS) INDUSTRIES All Industries ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S., Accounting - Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD Master of Business Administration, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Chamberlain High School - Assistant Football Coach Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I got into coaching the first year after football initially in order to stay with the game of football, but after my first year of coaching, it is so much more than that. The best result is seeing where the players began compared to where they ended up. Growth isn't instant gratification, which makes it worth it at the end. That lesson isn't just in sports though, it is in life. What are your hobbies? Coaching has not only allowed me to still be a part of the game I grew up playing/loving, but it has also given me the chance to leave a positive impact on athletes just like how some of my coaches left on me. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? No matter how large ELO gets, don't forget the family atmosphere not only with your fellow employees but your clients. What have you gained from working at ELO? Confidence and knowledge in not only in the tax aspect of accounting, but auditing and accounting services as well. What are three words to describe ELO? Family, Dedicated, & Flexible. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Football - New England Patriots & Georgia Bulldogs. What's on your bucket list? I hope to travel to Dublin, Ireland. What places have you lived? Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Reliance, & Chamberlain SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Boston, MA What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I can not live without music.

Anna Richter, CPA Associate | Tax Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Taxation Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Construction Retail Sector Financial & Assurance Services ABOUT As an Associate, Anna Richter works in the tax practice where she works on individual and entity tax returns, and assesses and researches difficult tax issues to identify solutions for her various clients. Anna also provides business accounting support for business clients. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)