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Kayla Stevens, MPA Manager | Business Services Miller office 114 East 3rd St Miller, SD 57362 Phone: 605-853-2682 Fax: 605-853-2710 Send an Email SERVICES Quickbooks Consulting Outsource Accounting (CAS) Entity Taxation Payroll Quickbooks Implementation & Training Financial Reporting Systems Controller Services INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Medical & Health Services Professional Services Financial & Insurance Services Construction Manufacturing 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 QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT First Presbyterian Church of Miller, SD - Treasurer Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I have always been interested in accounting, ever since helping my parents with their business. Numbers intrigue me, and I enjoy being able to present numbers in a way everyone can understand. What are your hobbies? I love to go golfing in the summer. It is a great activity to go outside and enjoy some sunshine. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Don't be afraid to ever ask questions. All our colleagues are extremely helpful, no matter where they are in their career. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained confidence in myself and ability to communicate to others. What are three words to describe ELO? Dependable, Professional, Caring. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? ​ What's on your bucket list? To live a fulfilling life. What places have you lived? Just South Dakota! What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Bora Bora. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Without a doubt, this is coffee! I don't leave the house without my mug.

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 ​ ​ ​ ​

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Bob Rauenhorst, CFE Manager | Audit Chamberlain office 361 Sorenson Dr Chamberlain, SD 57325 Phone: 605-234-6055 Fax: 605-234-5417 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Trust & Estate Planning & Taxation Tax Planning;Governmental Audits Non-Profit Audits Business & Family Succession Planning Fraud Investigations/Examinations Fraud Prevention Consulting Farm Business Management & Consulting INDUSTRIES Non-Profits Agribusiness Fraud Examination and Fraud Prevention Consulting ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Treasurer Chamberlain Kiwanis, Treasurer of American Legion Potter Post #3, Chamberlain Masonic Lodge #056, Big Bend Shriners Club Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I like to think I help clients with not only their required compliance work but also help them with planning for future operations and options. I am in the role of training newer staff as well as in the beginning phases of transitioning clients to those staff. What are your hobbies? Camping - I enjoy the close-knit camping community and "getting away from it all" when I am at my campsite. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Put the work in and provide your clients with the best service you can, and you will be rewarded with not only compensation but loyal and supportive client relationships. Enjoy your work - if you don't enjoy providing our services, you're in the wrong profession. Laugh and joke - people that are always serious can dampen the spirits of those around them. What have you gained from working at ELO? Close friends and a second family that I rely upon and gain support from. Self-confidence especially when solving complex engagements. What are three words to describe ELO? Professional, supportive, and dedicated. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Football - The "There's always next year Vikings" What's on your bucket list? Live to see my great-great grandchildren - I already have a great grandson. What places have you lived? Parker SD, Mitchell, SD and Sioux Falls, SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Oak Island - if it only wasn't in Canada, is somewhere I want to visit. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without my family.

Sheila R. Beermann, CPA Associate | Audit Elk Point office 7 Court St Vermillion, SD 57069 Phone: 605-624-0222 Fax: 605- 624- 4899 Send an Email SERVICES Governmental Audits INDUSTRIES Non-Profits ABOUT ME EDUCATION Accounting, Mankato State University, Mankato, MN ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? To help where I am needed. What are your hobbies? Running is my favorite hobby outside of the office. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Be a team player and enjoy what you do each day What have you gained from working at ELO? I continue to learn throughout my time with ELO. What are three words to describe ELO? Driven, Competitive and Goal Oriented What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Any team my kids or grandkids are on What's on your bucket list? Live each day to the fullest. What places have you lived? Mission, SD and Elk Point, SD What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I want to visit Israel What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My faith

Megan Perry Controller Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES Controller Services INDUSTRIES I have experience with multiple industries. ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.B.A., Business Administration – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor (Desktop); Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor (Online) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT City Council Member in Ethan. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I manage the day to day accounting and financial management for the firm. I love the numbers! I also provide consulting services and controllership services to clients. I enjoy helping clients seek out more efficient processes to use within their businesses. What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby is running! Running can be physically exhausting, but it is my mental recharge. Every run offers a new challenge, and it's something I can do anywhere with only a pair of shoes. My husband has ran a few half marathons with me, and my girls have also participated in multiple kids races, along with cheering me on during longer races. Its something our whole family enjoys! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? There are a lot of opportunities here at ELO waiting for you. We have some of the best teams and best clients. We work hard but love to have fun! What have you gained from working at ELO? I have learned how to be curious, to dig in, to ask questions, and to be a self-starter. What are three words to describe ELO? Connected, Progressive, Engaging. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? ​ What's on your bucket list? Build my dream home! What places have you lived? Yankton and Ethan. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Turks & Caicos. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without Coffee!

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.

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Thank you for your submission. We look forward to servicing your needs in the future. Current Insights samanthahartje1021 Feb 19 1 min FALL ACCOUNTING PRACTICES FOR THE FARM: The Sioux Nation Podcast, Featuring Jonathan Guenthner Jonathan Guenthner, partner at ELO CPAs & Advisors and Agribusiness Practice Leader, went on The Sioux Nation Podcast to discuss fall... 76 0 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Adam Borman Feb 18, 2022 3 min What does the March 1 tax deadline really mean for a Farmer? March 1 is approaching and if you’re a farmer, you likely believe March 1 is your deadline to have your taxes filed and paid. In some... 3,299 0 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Adam Borman Jan 21, 2022 3 min DOES FARM BUSINESS ACCOUNTING MATTER? What is one of the most important jobs on the farm that is also the most neglected job? Without a doubt, it is the farm business... 116 0 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2

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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.

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