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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.

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Millie Boppert Senior Associate | Audit Practice Vermillion 7 Court St Vermillion, SD 57069 Phone: 605-624-0222 Fax: 605-624-4899 Send an Email SERVICES Compilations & Reviews Governmental Audits Agreed Upon Procedures General Financial Audits INDUSTRIES State & Local Government ABOUT ME EDUCATION BBA in Accounting ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Volunteer at Rescue Network Elks Lodge Member Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? Governmental Audits are required. What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby is fostering dogs. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO is a nice place to work. 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? Niagra Falls is on my bucketlist. What places have you lived? ​ What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would love to travel to Niagra Falls. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My son is someone I can not live without.

Paige McKee Senior Associate | Audit Elk Point office 1101 W. Main, Elk Point, SD 57025 Phone: 605-356-3374 Send an Email SERVICES Compilations & Reviews Non-Profit Audits General Financial Audits Governmental Audits Agreed Upon Procedures INDUSTRIES State & Local Government Non-Profits ABOUT ME EDUCATION Business Administration, Finance, Mount Marty Collage, Yankton, SD Accounting, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA ​ 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? My favorite hobbies are anything that includes being outdoors-summer or winter. Golfing, boating, snowboarding, sledding, bike rides with my kids. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? We are a great team and fun to work with. What have you gained from working at ELO? A lot more coworkers and an expanded network of knowledge is what I have gained from ELO. What are three words to describe ELO? Determined, honest, hardworking. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Motocross is my favorite sport to watch. What's on your bucket list? I would like to visit all 50 states What places have you lived? Yankton, Sioux City, Elk Point. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to visit Ireland. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? The one thing I cannot live without is family.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Jennifer Heisterkamp Administrative Assistant Vermillion office 7 Court St Vermillion, SD 57069 Phone: 624-0222 Fax: 605-624-4899 Send an Email SERVICES Quickbooks Implementation & Training INDUSTRIES Medical & Health Services Retail Non-Profits ABOUT ME EDUCATION ​ ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I take great satisfaction in being an organized and customer service-oriented individual. I believe this helps to create a stress-free environment and ultimately happy clients. What are your hobbies? I enjoy playing the piano, especially the baby grand for worship services. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Come ready to care for our clients. Listen, follow through and be positive! What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained a behind the scenes look at the nuts & bolts of working in this industry. It has also made me dig deep into my organization skills and to always be open to learning new software and processes. What are three words to describe ELO? Progressive - Knowledgeable - Trusted. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Any sport that my grandchildren are playing in is my favorite to watch and cheer on. What's on your bucket list? I would love to learn how to play the harp. What places have you lived? I was born and raised on a farm near a small town in NW Iowa. I now live on an acreage near a small town in South Dakota. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Alaska. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Water, cannot live without it.