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Nick Olson 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 Non-Profit Organizations Retail Sector Manufacturing Agribusiness ABOUT As an associate Nick Olson works with a wide variety of individuals and businesses to meet their compliance and consulting needs. He is also involved with the firm’s audit practice. Particularly governments and Non-profits. EDUCATION B.A., Accounting – University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD ​ ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT National Kidney Foundation (SD), Board Member

Cara Norby Associate | Tax Elk Point office 7 Court St Vermillion, SD 57069 Phone: 605-624-0222 Fax: 605- 624- 4899 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation INDUSTRIES Agribusiness ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Science USD Vermillion ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? ​ What are your hobbies? ​ What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ​ What have you gained from working at ELO? ​ What are three words to describe ELO? ​ What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Anything my kids are in. What's on your bucket list? Travel to Asia is on my bucket list. What places have you lived? Just Elk Point- although I spend almost a year in Ukraine adopting my boys and a couple of months in China adopting my girls. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Signapore What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without books.

Lisa Brown Manager | Client Accounting 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 Manufacturing Agribusiness Retail Sector Hospitality ABOUT As a Manager of Client Accounting Services, Lisa Brown provides accounting support, payroll processing, payroll quarterlies, W-2’s, QuickBooks support, bank statement review and financial statement preparation for clients in a variety of industries. She also assists with entity tax return preparations for her CAS clients. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – Dakota State University, Madison, SD ​ ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Church of Epiphany Board Member

Anthony Wells 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 Payroll Outsource Accounting (CAS) INDUSTRIES Construction Non-Profits Agribusiness ABOUT ME EDUCATION Associate of Applied Science - Accounting, Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, South Dakota ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES QuickBooks ProAdvisor ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? Every day I work to improve processes and procedures within payroll to improved efficiency and ease of use for the firm and clients. What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby is traveling. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? For prospective, employees make every day better by finding a way to improve something over the last day. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained experience, Work-Life Balance, and Opportunity. What are three words to describe ELO? Rewarding, Flexible, Supportive. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is baseball, and my favorite team is the Minnesota Twins. What's on your bucket list? I would like to visit Japan. What places have you lived? I have lived in Sioux Falls my entire life. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Japan is where I would like to go. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? The one thing I cannot live without is family.

Caity Heying Administrative Assistant Mitchell Office Send an Email 1820 N Sanborn Blvd PO Box 249 Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 SERVICES ​ INDUSTRIES ​ ABOUT As an Administrative Assistant in the Mitchell office, Caity Heying’s responsibilities include client interaction, providing support to the professional team, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, tax return assembly and other general office duties. EDUCATION Diploma in Health Information – Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, SD ​ ​ ​ ​

Linda Cummings Administrative Assistant Alcester office 101 W 2nd St, Suite 200 PO box 257 Alcester, SD 57001 Phone: 605-934-1848 Fax: 605-934-2048 Send an Email SERVICES ​ INDUSTRIES ​ ABOUT ME EDUCATION 1972 Graduate with BA in EDUCATION from Augustana College (now University) Sioux Falls SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Alcester Chamber of Commerce Committee Member - plan various activities during the year. Holiday Craft Show on Saturday before Thanksgiving - worked in food booth and Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday after Thanksgiving - gave out FREE cookies and hot chocolate in booth during sleigh rides and Santa's visit. Other activities as able within my work schedule. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? Working with the Chamber encourages youth to volunteer along with having fun in their community. Activities are well attended by families. It is GREAT to see kids smile! What are your hobbies? I love Flower gardening - I enjoy being outside. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Do your best, be open to challenges, and above all, enjoy what you do. What have you gained from working at ELO? Learning is a life long journey - learn something new everyday. Work smarter than harder. What are three words to describe ELO? Making a difference. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Football - don't have any special team - usually cheer for the underdog. What's on your bucket list? I would like to take a trip anywhere on AMTRAK. What places have you lived? Beresford, SD Sioux Falls, SD Veblen, SD Aberdeen, SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? If I could visit anywhere, I would visit Alaska. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My morning coffee is something I cannot live without.

Mary Hofer, CPA Practice Leader | 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 Quickbooks Consulting Outsource Accounting (CAS) Business Advisory Services Executive (CEO/COO/CFO) Support Services Payroll Quickbooks Implementation & Training Controller Services INDUSTRIES Non-Profits Construction Retail Agribusiness Banking/Credit Unions Professional Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Growing Dreams Learning Center, Inc. Board Treasurer Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I love to work with clients to see them succeed and be the best they can be. What are your hobbies? Crocheting is a hobby that is relaxing but with a purpose. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ​ What have you gained from working at ELO? ​ What are three words to describe ELO? ​ What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? ​ What's on your bucket list? ​ What places have you lived? Indiana, Ohio, Maine, and South Dakota. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? A quiet place where I can relax and unwind. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without my family.

Breann Mayforth Associate | Audit Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Audit & Assurance Tax Return Preparation Accounting INDUSTRIES Private Business Agribusiness Non-profits Credit Union Governmental ABOUT As an Associate Accountant, Breann Mayforth participates as a team member on engagements of Audits, Compilations, and Reviews. This entails fieldwork investigating the accuracy and existence of separate financial components that are reported on the financial statements, drafting of financial statements, and various other duties. Further, Breann prepares tax returns including 990s, 1040s, 1120Ss, and 1065s. EDUCATION BHSU CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CREL (2020) CBL (2020) FAS (2020) FAS Advanced (2020) VITA advanced certification (2018) VITA basic certification (2018) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Youth Professional Group (member Sioux Falls) Chamber (member Sioux Falls)

Codi Kafka, CPA Associate | 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 Outsource Accounting (CAS) Tax Planning INDUSTRIES Trusts & Estates Professional Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Accounting Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT I am a member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) and the South Dakota CPA Society. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I think being analytical makes accounting and tax work enjoyable. Solving problems for a range of situations can be a fun challenge. I try to impact clients by providing valuable services that they do not have the expertise in themselves, such as financial statement preparation or compliance work. What are your hobbies? I enjoy being out in the hills on ATV trails with my husband and family. Being outdoors with those views is one of the best experiences. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO has plenty of avenues for opportunity and will provide you with the resources needed to help you reach your goals, both personally and professionally. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained Knowledge, confidence, and opportunities working at ELO. What are three words to describe ELO? Team-oriented, client-focused, innovative. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? We are a Green Bay Packers household. What's on your bucket list? Travel as much as possible, seeing as much of the U.S. as I can. What places have you lived? I grew up by Gregory, SD, went to college in Madison, SD and Mitchell, SD, but I now call Alexandria, SD home. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Italy. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Espresso!

Michelle Koonce Senior Associate | Tax Vermillion office 7 Court St Vermillion, SD 57069 Ph: 605-624-0222 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Outsource Accounting (CAS) Tax Planning Payroll Quickbooks Implementation & Training INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Professional Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION Accounting and Financial Management, AIB College of Business, Des Moines, Iowa ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I do accounting work because I enjoy working with numbers and finances. I want to play a role in providing accurate data for others to make informed decisions, contributing to their stability and success. What are your hobbies? One of my favorite hobbies is golfing! I love to be out in the fresh air attempting to improve my skills, while spending time with family and friends. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Prepare to feel welcomed. ELO values their employees and emphasizes a team atmosphere. Be willing to be flexible, ELO business generates a dynamic environment to work in. What have you gained from working at ELO? A great team to work with and better understanding of various tax aspects. What are three words to describe ELO? Professional, reliable, comprehensive. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I love to watch college softball. What's on your bucket list? Take a trip around the world. What places have you lived? Knoxville, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa St. Louis, Missouri Le Mars, Iowa 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? Besides my kids - pepperoni pizza.

Mary Kopfmann Administrative Assistant Huron Office Send an Email 2260 Kansas Ave SE, Ste 2 PO Box 951 Huron, SD 57350 Phone: 605-352-8573 Fax: 605-352-8594 SERVICES ​ INDUSTRIES ​ ABOUT As an Administrative Assistant in the Huron office, Mary Kopfmann’s responsibilities include client interaction, providing support to the professional team, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, tax return assembly and other general office duties. EDUCATION A.S. Degree – Huron College, Huron, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Notary Public of SD ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Volunteer for Various Huron Chamber & United Way Projects Past 4-H Leader