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Erin Baker, SHRM-CP Human Resources Manager Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES HR Management Consulting Leadership Coaching INDUSTRIES HR Consulting ABOUT ME EDUCATION ​ Business Management Associates Mitchell Technical College ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES SHRM-CP - Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SESHRM Chapter Member SHRM Membership Workforce Development Team - Mitchell Leadership Mitchell Accelerated Leadership Certificate - Skill Path Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? Inspiring Leaders to be the best they can be. Lead by example, creating more leaders instead of followers. Advocating for the number one asset in any business - the employees! What are your hobbies? Building our families forever home with my spouse. Following our kids in their activities, they are my favorite hobby! Their happiness is number one! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Self- Accountability and drive are great attributes in a new hire! If you enjoy your career, everything else will fall into place. What have you gained from working at ELO? Patience, change takes time! What are three words to describe ELO? Service, Experts, Professional. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I enjoy watching basketball. I cheered on Iowa's Caitlin Clark this year. What's on your bucket list? Traveling to Montana is number one on my bucket list. What places have you lived? Woonsocket, SD - Huron, SD - Mount Vernon, SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would love to visit Italy. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Reisens are my ultimate favorite candy!

Erwin Heber Senior Associate | Client Accounting Services 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 Compilations & Reviews Payroll INDUSTRIES Professional Services Financial & Insurance Services Distribution/Warehousing Retail ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S., Accounting, University of South Dakota, Vermillion SD B,S, Dairy Manufacturing, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Quickbooks ProAdvisor ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Center for Active Generations. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy working with numbers and solving problems/puzzles. What are your hobbies? I enjoy playing billiards, especially 8-ball because many games present a problem to be solved in order to win the game. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ​ What have you gained from working at ELO? ElO is a job I enjoy doing. What are three words to describe ELO? Knowledge, Experience, Professional. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? South Dakota State Football is my team of choice. What's on your bucket list? ​ What places have you lived? South Dakota, Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to visit North Platte Rail yard. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without Oxygen.

Kourtney Denne, MBA Senior Associate | Business Services Mitchell Office Send an Email 1820 N Sanborn Blvd PO Box 249 Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 SERVICES Taxation Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Retail Sector Non-Profit Organizations State & Local Government Agribusiness ABOUT As an Associate in our Client Accounting Services practice, Kourtney Denne provides controller/senior accounting services, payroll processing, payroll quarterlies, W-2’s, QuickBooks support, and financial statements. Her duties/responsibilities include weekly processing payroll, accounting services, software support, and monthly preparing financial statements. EDUCATION B.S., Health Sciences – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Accounting Certificate – University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD MBA, Innovation & Marketing - University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor (Desktop & Online) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Palace City Pedalers Bike Club Mitchell Area Optimist Club Heart & Sole Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity Weekend Snack Pack Program

Lisa M Brown Manager | Client Accounting Services Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES Entity Taxation Quickbooks Consulting Outsource Accounting (CAS) Payroll Quickbooks Implementation & Training Controller Services INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Agribusiness Retail Hospitality Professional Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S., Accounting, Dakota State University, Madison, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Area Community Theatre Treasurer and Board Member Church of Epiphany Board Member Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? My work enjoyment comes from assisting, training, and resolving client Quickbooks and accounting problems. There is no better feeling than a satisfied client! What are your hobbies? Spending time with family and friends outdoors - farming, camping, four-wheeling! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO cares about your success and you as a person. What have you gained from working at ELO? Various software knowledge, a variety of client interactions & friendships, & tax return preparation skills. What are three words to describe ELO? Honest, Dedicated, Passionate. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is Football - Minnesota Vikings. What's on your bucket list? Getting to Australia someday is my bucket list answer. What places have you lived? I was born, raised & forever in South Dakota. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Paris. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family is the one thing I cannot live without.

Jennifer Nelson 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 Retail Sector Agribusiness ABOUT As an Associate in our Client Accounting Services practice, Jennifer Nelsen provides full service client accounting services including general accounting services, payroll processing and quarterly/year-end financial reporting. EDUCATION B.S., Horticulture – South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD ​ ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Financial Secretary, Komstad Covenant Church in Beresford

Alex Hodges, MBA Associate | Audit Elk Point office 1101 W. Main, Elk Point, SD 57025 Phone: 605-356-3374 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Business Advisory Services Governmental Audits Executive (CEO/COO/CFO) Support Services Business Transitions/Successions Turnaround/Growth Strategies & Planning Business & Family Succession Planning General Financial Audits Leadership Coaching INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Hospitality State & Local Government Agribusiness Professional Services Start-Ups/Entrepreneurship ABOUT ME EDUCATION MBA, USD, Vermillion, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I use my knowledge and skills to help the community that I work and live in. What are your hobbies? ​ What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? There's a lot of information and new programs when you start - it can be overwhelming at first, but it will click sooner than you think. What have you gained from working at ELO? Additional skills and knowledge in auditing and tax. What are three words to describe ELO? Knowledgeable, professional, helpful. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I enjoy watching football - NO Saints. What's on your bucket list? Traveling. What places have you lived? Leola, SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to travel to Europe What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family is my number one thing I could not live without.

Brandon Telkamp, CPA Manager | Tax Huron office 2260 Kansas Ave SE, Ste 2 PO Box 951 Huron, SD 57350 Phone: 605-352-8573 Fax: 605-352-8594 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Trust & Estate Planning & Taxation Tax Planning;Compilations & Reviews Business Transitions/Successions Farm Business Management & Consulting INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Trusts & Estates ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S., Accounting/Legal Studies - University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Leadership Huron Class of 2020 Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy the agribusiness side of accounting. The clients I get to work with in that field are usually multiple generation farms, and you feel the pride and sense of accomplishment they have for their farm. It makes the work I do all the more important since my focus for the client is threefold: 1. Tax 2. Growth 3. Succession Planning. What are your hobbies? Golf is like a lifetime of emotions condensed into a couple of hours. There's joy, tears and sometimes tears of joy! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO has a team mentality when it comes to workflows. This helps prevent burnout and spreads the work evenly throughout the offices. A truly unique work culture in that they allow the individual to gravitate towards specific fields of interest. They truly care that the individual enjoys the work they are performing. What have you gained from working at ELO? A much better work/life balance. What are three words to describe ELO? Driven Passionate Caring. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport is Football and my favorite team are the Cowboys. What's on your bucket list? I intend on golfing every course in SD with my two best friends. What places have you lived? South Dakota. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to go to St Andrews Old Course. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Steak.

Lucas Meyer Senior Associate | Tax Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Taxation INDUSTRIES Hospitality Retail Sector ABOUT As a Senior Tax Associate, Lucas Meyer assists in the taxation and client accounting services practices. He provides individual and entity tax services, financial statement reporting and other business services support. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – Minnesota School of Business, Rochester, MN ​ ​ ​ ​

Tyson DeGroot Senior Associate | 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 NCAA Agree 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 MN 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.

Mollie Blaschko, CPA Manager | Business Services Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-399-4991 SERVICES Taxation Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Hospitality Retail Sector Construction ABOUT As a Business Services Manager, Mollie Blaschko provides individual, partnership and entity taxation services and provides specialized client accounting services support including general accounting services, QuickBooks consultation, financial statements, and quarterly payroll taxation. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting & Business Management – Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Sarah Johnson Talent Development Sioux Falls Office 6300 S Old Village Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 Send an Email SERVICES Leadership Coaching Learning & Development INDUSTRIES Learning and Development ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Mount Marty University, Watertown, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPTD - Certified Professional in Talent Development ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Member of ATD (Association for Talent Development) VP of Membership for ND ATD (North Dakota Association for Talent Development) Member of Toastmasters International Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? My passion is helping people learn and grow and empowering them to become the best version of themselves. What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby is yoga. I am a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200). Yoga has brought a richness to my life beyond what I could have ever imagined, and it is truly a gift to be able to share this practice with others. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Come join our team! We would be happy to have you. What have you gained from working at ELO? I've been here only a short time, but I've already gained so much great experience and made connections. What are three words to describe ELO? ELO is constantly evolving, welcoming, and dedicated. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I don't really watch much for sports or TV in general. What's on your bucket list? Taking my whole family to Germany is number one on my bucketlist. What places have you lived? I have lived in Watertown, SD, Mankato, MN, Fargo, ND, Moorhead, MN, Dell Rapids, SD, and Sioux Falls, SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would love to visit Greece. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Oxygen! But seriously, my family, and especially my husband. And also chocolate & peanut butter. Best combination ever!

Elizabeth Holzkamm, MPA Associate | Audit Yankton office 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 Send an Email SERVICES Governmental Audits Non-Profit Audits General Financial Audits 990 Taxation INDUSTRIES Non-Profits State & Local Government Agribusiness Banking/Credit Unions ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Masters of Professional Accountancy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Local Church Volunteer Heartland Humane Society - Volunteer Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? At ELO I work on many different audits, mostly state and local government, and non-profit audits, because I know how hard it can be to understand the rules related to proper accounting processes and I enjoy helping the clients feel more comfortable with their work. Outside of ELO, I serve in a couple different areas in the church, mainly revolving around children, because I want parents to also be able to participate and enjoy the service as well as get a break from their hectic lives with kids. It also helps me to learn how to care for the youngest in our congregation and help be a part of their social development as they learn and grow. I serve at the Humane Society because I want to learn how to appropriately care for animals and I know this is a way to learn while also caring for the community. What are your hobbies? I enjoy dancing (country swing, west coast modified swing, zumba, etc.) because it is an easy way to exercise while enjoying music and the company of others. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Have an open and inquisitive mindset. Ask a lot of questions and make sure you are understanding your work. It'll take a little bit to get used to the services you provide, but once you do, you can feel accomplished by knowing you are helping your clients, your teammates, and your communities. What have you gained from working at ELO? The ability to learn about different industries to find what would suit me best to serve our clients in an open and caring environment. What are three words to describe ELO? Supportive, caring, opportunistic. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Does rodeo count? I don't really watch sports. What's on your bucket list? I would like to have a small sustainable homestead. What places have you lived? Hettinger, ND Vermillion, SD Yankton, SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Scottish Highlands. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family and Faith.