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Visit one of our many cpa offices conveniently located throughout eastern South Dakota communities, serving businesses throughout the United States. Click here to access your tax organizer documents. MILLER OFFICE CONTACT US 127 East 3rd Street PO Box 197 Miller, SD 57362 Ph: 605-853-2682

Visit one of our many cpa offices conveniently located throughout eastern South Dakota communities, serving businesses throughout the United States. Click here to access your tax organizer documents. ELK POINT OFFICE CONTACT US 1101 W. Main PO Box 547 Elk Point, SD 57025 Ph: 605-356-3374

James Henderson Senior Associate | Business Services Yankton Office Send an Email 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 SERVICES Entity/Individual Taxation Client Accounting Services Consulting INDUSTRIES Retail Sector Manufacturing Hospitality Agribusiness Non-Profit Organizations ABOUT As a Senior Associate within our Business Services area, James Henderson works in the tax and client accounting services practices. He provides a variety of tax and client accounting services support for clients along with providing consulting services to support his client's endeavors. His duties/responsibilities include preparing tax returns, preparing workpapers, business consulting and assisting with client's business accounting needs. EDUCATION B.S., Business Administration – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD M.S., Professional Accountancy – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

Alyssa Larson, CPA Manager | 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 Audit & Assurance Wealth Management INDUSTRIES Construction Retail Sector Financial & Insurance Services ABOUT As a Tax Manager, Alyssa Larson specializes in individual and entity tax returns as well as compilations and reviews. Her duties/responsibilities include assisting high net worth clients with their financial needs. EDUCATION B.A., Accounting & Business Administration – University of Sioux Falls, 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) United Way Day of Caring

Associate | Client Accounting Services Emma Breland Associate | Client Accounting Services Miller office 114 East 3rd St Miller, SD 57362 Phone: 605-853-2682 Fax: 605-853-2710 Send an Email SERVICES Outsource Accounting (CAS) Payroll Quickbooks Implementation & Training;Agribusiness Assurance Farm Business Management & Consulting INDUSTRIES Construction Retail Hospitality Agribusiness ABOUT ME EDUCATION Associate of Applied Science - Business Accounting Lake Area Technical College Watertown, 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 enjoy being able to reach out to my clients and learn more about them through their businesses. I believe working in the CAS department helps take an extra load off our clients hands. What are your hobbies? One of my favorite hobbies is going on razor rides with my family. We love being outdoors and being able to spend time together means a lot to me. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? If you are willing to learn new things and step out of your comfort zone a little bit, ELO is a great place to work. They make sure you are doing everything you want to be doing and will get you the training you need for anything new you may want to try. What have you gained from working at ELO? ELO has showed me what a great work environment looks like. Everyone is willing to help each other out to make sure goals are being met. ELO also makes sure nobody feels like they are drowning in work - and if they are, people pitch in to help take some of that burden off our coworker. There is a ton of communication between all offices which really helps make sure everyone is on the same page. What are three words to describe ELO? Reliable, Supportive, Engaging . What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is volleyball. My favorite teams are the Miller Rustlers and Kansas State Wildcats. What's on your bucket list? I would love to travel somewhere out of the country. As of now, I don't have a specific place I would like to visit, but I have never been on a plane and have only visited a couple other states so far. Just traveling more on general is on my bucket list! What places have you lived? I lived in Miller SD all of my life, but just recently moved to Highmore at the end of June 2022 to start my family. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would love to visit Florida. I think it would be so fun to make a trip to Florida to take my daughter and other baby to Disney World. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I could not live without my family! They are my biggest support system and I would be so lost without them!

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

Nathan Wattier Marketing & Business Development Coordinator Sioux Falls Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-399-4991 SERVICES Marketing Consulting Business Development Graphic Design Website Development Copywriting Photography INDUSTRIES All ABOUT I have a passion for growing brands that connect people to quality products and services. I’ve helped hundreds of companies grow their reach through targeted traditional and digital marketing strategies. One thing I’ve learned over my 15 years in the industry is there is no “one size fits all” marketing plan. I can help you build a plan that works for your company and targets the specific clients you want to work with. EDUCATION STI

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

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

Associate | Audit Alex Hodges, MBA Associate | Audit Elk Point office 7 Court St Vermillion, SD 57069 Phone: 605-624-0222 Fax: 605- 624- 4899 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? 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.

Senior Associate | Audit Sandy Duxbury 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 Governmental Audits Non-Profit Audits INDUSTRIES State & Local Government ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Business Administration CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I Started working as an auditor at Department of Legislative Audit in 1988. I enjoy numbers and the adventures with my coworkers in auditing. What are your hobbies? I love spending time with family, so anything done with them is my favorite hobby (cooking, yard work, painting, game nights, hanging out, etc.) What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO is a great company that is very employee friendly. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have been able to work with amazing coworkers who I enjoy spending time with. What are three words to describe ELO? Progressive, Good Environment, Diversified What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My husband and I enjoy anything that our grandkids partake in. We also like watching HS and College basketball. My husband also is involved with the South Dakota Stock Dog Association and we go to various stockdog trials. What's on your bucket list? My goals always involve my family. Family gatherings and trips are on my list. What places have you lived? Nunda, Brookings, and rural Wessington. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to travel internationally anywhere. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family.

Associate | Audit Breann Mayforth Associate | Audit Sioux Falls office 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, Sd 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 Send an Email SERVICES Entity Taxation Individual Taxation Compilations & Reviews Governmental Audits Non-Profit Audits Financial Reporting Systems General Financial Audits Fraud Investigations/Examinations INDUSTRIES Non-Profits Banking/Credit Unions Technology State & Local Government ABOUT ME EDUCATION Business Administration, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, 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? Auditing helps businesses see the full picture of their business that they may not see otherwise. When businesses have to run every day at full speed, sometimes it is nice to have a second pair of eyes and see what is working from an objective point of view and what they can do to improve. Also, it is a good opportunity for businesses that have either, technology-related issues, or employee issues, to gather non-biased support to make necessary changes. What are your hobbies? I love reading, playing piano, and spending time with my Chiweenie. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO is a family. I come in wanting to learn and achieve a lot of great things. There is room for growth and a lot of knowledge here, so if you want to be a great accountant, this is the place to be. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained a respect for different types of accounting and have learned from great mentors about both accounting and client relationships. What are three words to describe ELO? Loyalty, Knowledge, Respect What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? What's on your bucket list? Nothing as I am leaving room for everything. What places have you lived? Iowa California Wyoming Nebraska South Dakota. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Barcelona, Spain What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family and my dog.