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Jessica Sheridan Senior Associate | Audit 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 General Financial Audits Entity Taxation Compilations & Reviews Governmental Audits Agreed Upon Procedures Non-Profit Audits Financial Reporting Systems INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Non-Profits Retail State & Local Government Medical & Health Services Banking/Credit Unions Professional Services Financial & Insurance Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelors in Business Economics, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT United Way Heartland Region - Volunteer Leadership Huron - Class of 19/20 Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy that my days are never the same - it keeps it interesting! I also have flexibility to enjoy time with my family. What are your hobbies? My family and I enjoy camping, boating and spending time at the beach, and going to concerts. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? The knowledge base range is very wide - there is always someone who can answer your questions or guide you in the right direction. What have you gained from working at ELO? I've gained an exciting career and lifelong friends! What are three words to describe ELO? Flexible, Knowledgeable, and Driven. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is gymnastics, but my favorite team to watch is the Green Bay Packers. What's on your bucket list? My bucket list item is to swim with dolphins. What places have you lived? Huron SD, Brandon SD, Brookings SD, Pierre SD, and Brighton CO. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Anywhere with a beautiful beach! What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family.

Wade Van Gerpen, CPA Manager | Tax Yankton Office Send an Email 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 SERVICES Taxation Client Accounting Services Consulting INDUSTRIES Construction Retail Sector Real Estate Agribusiness ABOUT As a Tax Manager, Wade Van Gerpen handles the preparation of all types of individual & entity tax returns along with support those same clients with accounting services. With his more than 20 years of experience, Wade provides consulting services to help his clients through difficult business decisions. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – 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) Discovery Church, Yankton - Board Member

Samantha Flatten Administrative Assistant Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES ​ INDUSTRIES ​ ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S. Advertising, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Mitchell Area Optimist Club member Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy being able to help other people, whether it's coworkers or clients. What are your hobbies? You can catch me relaxing with a good book. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Don't be afraid to ask questions. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained friendships working with ELO. What are three words to describe ELO? Knowledgeable Experienced Ever-changing. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sports team is the NDSU Bison. What's on your bucket list? My goal is to visit all 50 states. What places have you lived? Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Italy and Greece. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Music.

Jonathan Guenthner, CPA Partner | Practice Leader, Agribusiness 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 Trust & Estate Planning & Taxation Tax Planning Business Transitions/Successions Business & Family Succession Planning Farm Business Management & Consulting INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Trusts & Estates Estate and Succession Planning ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S., Business Administration, Accounting – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD M.P.A., Professional Accountancy - University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT LB Williams PTO, Treasurer Mitchell Technical College, Farm Ranch Management Advisory Board Tridentia Housing and Scholarship Fund, Treasurer United Way, Board of Directors Volunteer for various other not for profits Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I truly enjoy people and helping people, whether that comes in the form of managing tax burdens, transitioning the farm to the next generation, or dealing with the aftermath if no plan was made. My goal is to make people comfortable, treat them in a manner where they enjoy coming to see me and accomplish whatever goals they want to put in place. What are your hobbies? I don't have much for hobbies at this point in my life. I spend most of my time away from work chasing my four children and their activities. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Get to know your team and co-workers, they become like family. What have you gained from working at ELO? There are many things that I have gained over my years at ELO. The biggest is probably the necessity for communication, you can be the smartest person in the world but if you can't communicate what you know it won't do anybody any good. What are three words to describe ELO? Integrity, Community, People. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Currently Hockey and Cheer Competitions; whichever team my children are playing/competing on. Other than my children, probably the Minnesota Wild. What's on your bucket list? I would say my bucket list item is to visit a number of the Memorials and Smithsonian in DC. What places have you lived? Centerville, Stickney, Vermillion & Mitchell. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Washington DC. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Iced Tea, just kidding, it would be my family.

Tanner Settles, MPA Senior Associate | Tax Practice 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 Trust & Estate Planning & Taxation Tax Planning Governmental Audits Non-Profit Audits Business Valuations Business Advisory Services INDUSTRIES Real Estate Non-Profits Financial & Insurance Services Agribusiness State & Local Government ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S. Accounting Minor: Mathemetics Minor: Finance University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska Master in Public Accounting University of South Dakota Vermillion, South Dakota ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy the fast-paced work environment and having the knowledge and resources to help our clients through the different challenges that they face. What are your hobbies? Golfing, I enjoy the mental and physical challenge and it is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Try out different areas of accounting, then follow what you enjoy the most. What have you gained from working at ELO? The confidence to take on larger projects. A larger perspective on the accounting world. What are three words to describe ELO? Innovative, Caring, Resourceful. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Husker Football is my team of choice. What's on your bucket list? Hit a Hole in One is on my bucketlist. What places have you lived? Vermillion SD Sioux Falls SD Lincoln NE What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Australia is a place I would like to visit. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family is the one thing I cannot live without.

Lori Hawley Administrative Assistant Elk Point office 1101 W. Main, Elk Point, SD 57025 Phone: 605-356-3374 Send an Email SERVICES ​ INDUSTRIES ​ ABOUT ME EDUCATION MA USD, Vermillion, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT I serve on the Core Team for Friends Feast, a free monthly community meal. I am also secretary of Friends of EPJ Library. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy helping others and making a difference in my community. What are your hobbies? I love to ride my bike, especially at the lake. It's my favorite way to stay physically healthy, and it also provides some great time for introspection and listening to my favorite music. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Teamwork is essential to making ELO a great place to work. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have enjoyed being a part of a team that cares about its clients and works hard to be the best in the industry. What are three words to describe ELO? visionary, supportive, personal. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I'm a part-time fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. What's on your bucket list? Refreshing my French and taking a tour of France. What places have you lived? Southeast SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Paris, as mentioned previously, and Norway, land of my ancestors. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without good books.

Jamie Eldeen, CPA Partner | Practice Leader, Advisory Services Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES Entity Taxation Employee Benefit Plan Audits Compilations & Reviews Governmental Audits Business Transitions/Successions Mergers & Acquisitions Non-Profit Audits Business & Family Succession Planning General Financial Audits Business Advisory Services Tax Planning Agreed Upon Procedures INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Non-Profits Hospitality State & Local Government Banking/Credit Unions ABOUT ME EDUCATION BSBA in Accounting USD Vermillion, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy identifying and solving problems, going through solutions with clients and/or peers and identifying the best solution to a given issue - the accounting field provides an abundance of opportunities to do this. I really don't know what a picture of this would be. What are your hobbies? I'm not a big hobby guy, what I enjoy outside of work is spending time with my family and the occasional sporting event. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Find what you're good at and pursue it - we tend to enjoy the things we are good at. What have you gained from working at ELO? A career that I'm proud of. What are three words to describe ELO? Hard working, trustworthy, advisors. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? II am all for Minnesota sports teams (Vikings, Twins, Gophers). What's on your bucket list? I would like to visit all of the National Parks. What places have you lived? Spencer, SD; Rosemount, MN; Salem, SD; Highmore, SD; Clearwater, MN; Mitchell, SD; Brookings, SD; San Antonio, TX; Wichita Falls, TX; Vermillion, SD; Chamberlain, SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I can't narrow it down to 1 place - I'd like to visit them all. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family, they are my number one thing I could not live without.

Robert Rauenhorst, CFE Manager | Audit Chamberlain Office Send an Email 316 Sorensen Dr Chamberlain, SD 57325 Phone: 605-234-6055 Fax: 605-234-5417 Cell: 605-940-4846 SERVICES Audit & Assurance Consulting Taxation INDUSTRIES State & Local Governments Non-Profit Organizations Retail Sector ABOUT As an Audit Manager, Bob Rauenhorst takes a leadership role within the audit practice for audits throughout central and western South Dakota. His duties/responsibilities include audit preparation, tax planning and preparation, business planning, fraud questions and examinations, consulting, and other business-related accounting services. EDUCATION B.S., Business Administration/Accounting – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Kiwanis Treasurer Big Bend Shrine Club Junior Achievement, Volunteer

Houstyn Heinz, CPA Tax Manager | Practice Leader, Wealth Management 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 Wealth Management Tax Planning Executive (CEO/COO/CFO) Support Services Business Transitions/Successions Turnaround/Growth Strategies & Planning Business & Family Succession Planning Farm Business Management & Consulting INDUSTRIES Construction Real Estate Agribusiness Medical & Health Services Trusts & Estates Financial & Insurance Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor's in Professional Accounting, Northern State University, Aberdeen SD Bachelors in Finance, Northern State University, Aberdeen SD The American College Of Financial Services, Personal Financial Planning Certificate . CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CFP® - Certified Financial Planner CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Huron Community Foundation, Board Member Huron Connect, Board Member Member of the AICPA Member of the South Dakota CPA Society Member of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards HRMC Foundation Board Member Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy getting to help individuals out with their business or individual needs. I get the opportunity to be their business partner and take care of the financial side of the business many do not enjoy or feel confident doing. Planning for the future and next generations that will take over the business. This is much more than an accounting firm, we are your business partner. I always tell my clients you do what you know and do best and we will do what we do best, the financial side of the business. What are your hobbies? I enjoy golfing, hunting, and camping with family and friends. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO has a caring culture, and they will continue to supply you with opportunities and work that interest you. It is very much a team or family-driven work environment where everyone is helping others out. ELO is working towards being the premier accounting firm in South Dakota and the opportunities are endless. It is not just an accounting firm and there are a variety of different areas in the financial arena. What have you gained from working at ELO? Great Client relationships, top notch experience, leadership skills, and Great Advisory skills. What are three words to describe ELO? Reliable, competent, caring. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is football and my NFL team are the Dallas Cowboys. What's on your bucket list? Travel to all 50 States. What places have you lived? Watertown SD, Aberdeen SD, and Huron SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Hawaii is a place I would love to visit. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My Wife :).

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Cody Washburn IT Systems Administrator Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES Technology INDUSTRIES Technology; ABOUT ME EDUCATION A.A.S., Information Systems Technology, Mitchell Technical College, Mitchell, South Dakota ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I have a love for Technology and the growth it's had in our world and how far it's moved us. What are your hobbies? I enjoy camping with family and friends. It opens up for so many fun event's (Hiking, fishing, swimming, golfing, boating, bonfires). What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Don't be afraid to learn new things. What have you gained from working at ELO? Knowledge, the ability to have more time with my family. What are three words to describe ELO? Growing, Helpful, Driven. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My sport of choice is Wrestling/Mitchell Kernels. What's on your bucket list? My bucket list is to see the world and scuba Diving. What places have you lived? I've lived in Yankton, Tyndall, Scotland, Gayville, and Mitchell South Dakota also I lived in Laramie Wyoming for about a year. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Hawaii. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Caffeine.