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Randy Hofer 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 Quickbooks Consulting INDUSTRIES Retail Construction Hospitality Non-Profits Start-Ups/Entrepreneurship ABOUT ME EDUCATION BS Accounting, University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD BS Business Management, University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Church Board, Elder. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? Through my work as an accountant, I strive to make a positive impact on others by providing financial stability, compliance, informed decision making, business growth, risk management, and financial education. By maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with regulations, providing financial insights, and empowering individuals and businesses with financial knowledge, I strive to help them achieve their financial goals. What are your hobbies? My hobbies are Hunting, Fishing, and gardening. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? It is important to be proactive, take ownership of your work, and consistently deliver high-quality results. ELO values a supportive and inclusive work environment, so actively contributes to a positive team culture. Stay adaptable and embrace new technologies and industry changes to provide exceptional service to clients. What have you gained from working at ELO? I've been able to learn and grow in my knowledge about accounting and advisory services. The firm's commitment to professional development and continuous learning has helped me grow my knowledge and expertise in this field. The supportive and collaborative environment at ELO has allowed me to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients, deepening my sense of belonging and teamwork. Additionally, being part of ELO has given me opportunities to work with a diverse range of clients and industries, refining my skillset further. What are three words to describe ELO? Professional, Client-Focused and Expertise. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Hunting is my ideal sport to watch. What's on your bucket list? I would like to get a pilot license. What places have you lived? South Dakota resident. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I want to visit the ALPS. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without my wife!

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.

Josh Vaith Associate | Tax Practice Yankton office 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Tax Planning Agribusiness Assurance Farm Business Management & Consulting INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Start-Ups/Entrepreneurship Retail Construction ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor's of Science in Professional Accountancy Black Hills State, Spearfish, SD Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration - Economics and Finance Black Hills State, Spearfish, 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 like being a positive influence on clients and helping make things that are typically scary to them (taxes) less painful and simpler to understand. What are your hobbies? Traveling and spending time with friends and family. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Be adaptable and always willing to help. What have you gained from working at ELO? I've learned to adapt to things on the fly and have lots of experience and knowledge. What are three words to describe ELO? Flexible. Challenging. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sports to watch are baseball and football. My go-to teams are the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings. What's on your bucket list? My goal is to travel and have fun. What places have you lived? Scotland, SD. Spearfish, SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Switzerland. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Sugar.

Erwin Heber Senior 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 Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Compilations & Reviews Payroll INDUSTRIES Professional Services Financial & Insurance Services Distribution/Warehousing Retail ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S., Accounting, University of South Dakota, Vermillion SD B,S, Dairy Manufacturing, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Quickbooks ProAdvisor ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Center for Active Generations. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy working with numbers and solving problems/puzzles. What are your hobbies? I enjoy playing billiards, especially 8-ball because many games present a problem to be solved in order to win the game. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ​ What have you gained from working at ELO? ElO is a job I enjoy doing. What are three words to describe ELO? Knowledge, Experience, Professional. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? South Dakota State Football is my team of choice. What's on your bucket list? ​ What places have you lived? South Dakota, Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to visit North Platte Rail yard. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without Oxygen.

Brandy Bennett Associate | Client Accounting Services Yankton office 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 Send an Email SERVICES Outsource Accounting (CAS) Business Advisory Services Agreed Upon Procedures Payroll Financial Reporting Systems Quickbooks Implementation & Training INDUSTRIES Retail Hospitality Agribusiness Start-Ups/Entrepreneurship ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration -- University of South Dakota ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES QuickBooks ProAdvisor, QuickBooks Online Certified ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Crofton Community Childcare Center Board Member - Treasurer Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy assisting and encouraging others! I am filled with joy when I see a client strive to take their passion and use it to fulfill a dream. I love that we can use our knowledge and expertise to be a part of something much larger! Celebrating along side them as they flourish and achieve goals feels pretty good too. What are your hobbies? Our family recently moved back to the area from the Pacific Northwest with a dream of developing a small homestead. Our passion/hobby of gardening, food preservation and desires of being a bit more self-sufficient help our family promote the value of hard work, encourage all members, big and small, to spend time outside enjoying nature, and if for nothing else..... farm animals provide plenty of laughter!! At this moment we are blessed to share our 2 Acre HOME with 60 laying hens, 20 turkeys, 17 meat chickens, 11 ducks, 16 young fruit trees, 4 trays of seedling starts, sections for raspberries, blueberries, and thorn-less blackberries....all under the watchful eye of 3 cats. There is something so relaxing and therapeutic about getting your hands in the aromatic soil on a sunny day or opening a mason jar of garden tomatoes that smell delicious as they you did the day you canned them. Summer fresh tomatoes in a hearty winter soup is just beautiful!! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Send over that resume....You won't regret it!! What have you gained from working at ELO? Family! or Mentors would be ok too. :) Confidence, Knowledge through multiple training platforms. What are three words to describe ELO? Supportive, Flexible, Encouraging. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I'm not much into sports. Now, if I walked past a streaming episode of Chopped, I'd have to stick around! What's on your bucket list? I would return to Antelope Canyon and adventure around the area soaking in the beauty, only this time, on a more relaxed schedule. What places have you lived? My path has never been quite straight. However, it has allowed me to meet MANY wonderful people along the way that will always have a special place in my heart for they lifted me up when I truly needed it. Bless you!! Southeastern Idaho Southern California Southwestern New Mexico North Central North Dakota North Central and Northeastern Nebraska Southeastern South Dakota Southeastern Washington What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would love to go to Bali, Indonesia. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without a hair Tie!!!

Adam Bormann, CPA Associate | 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 Tax Planning Compilations & Reviews Business Transitions/Successions Agribusiness Assurance Farm Business Management & Consulting INDUSTRIES Agribusiness ABOUT ME EDUCATION Accounting - DWU - Mitchell, SD Exercise Science - DWU - Mitchell, SD ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Higher Power Sports - Board Member St Paul Lutheran - Church Council Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I Provide financial visibility into farm operations to be able to manage the business confidently. What are your hobbies? My hobbies are weightlifting and Pheasant Hunting. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? The best advice is to be curious, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and try to do a little of everything to see what you excel at and enjoy. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained Knowledge, professional experience and a network of relationships and resources. What are three words to describe ELO? Leader, Impactor, Partner. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My team of choice is Football - Dallas Cowboys. What's on your bucket list? My bucket list item is to go to the Rose Bowl. What places have you lived? Rural Stickney SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I want to go to a Rose Bowl in Pasadena. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without coffee and good beer.

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.

Carla Wilson Manager | Business 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 Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Business Advisory Services Tax Planning INDUSTRIES Real Estate Hospitality Construction Retail;Professional Services Start-Ups/Entrepreneurship ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.A., Accounting - Mount Marty University, Yankton, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES QuickBooks ProAdvisor - Desktop ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT West Prairie Lutheran Church, Past-Treasurer Sioux Valley Optimist Club, Past-Treasurer South Dakota CPA Society Member Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? We all have unique talents and strengths and for numerous individuals, tasks involving numbers may seem daunting. I find satisfaction in maintaining organization and tackling puzzles. I enjoy piecing together solutions in the area of taxes and accounting, aiming to ease the burden for our clients to allow them to concentrate on areas where their passion truly lies. What are your hobbies? I enjoy activities dealing with crafts and nature. I find both to be relaxing and good for the soul. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? If you are thinking of joining the ELO Team, reach out to any of us to find out more information about what we do and the benefits of working for a flexible, family friendly company. What have you gained from working at ELO? Continued growth in my career skills. What are three words to describe ELO? Professional, Trustworthy, Dedicated What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Any sport a family member is involved in. What's on your bucket list? Travel to as many National Parks as I can. What places have you lived? Nebraska and South Dakota. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Any place that I haven't been yet. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Family.

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 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 :)

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 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!

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Erin Baker, SHRM-CP Human Resources Manager Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES HR Management Consulting Leadership Coaching INDUSTRIES HR Consulting ABOUT ME EDUCATION ​ Business Management Associates Mitchell Technical College ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES SHRM-CP - Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SESHRM Chapter Member SHRM Membership Workforce Development Team - Mitchell Leadership Mitchell Accelerated Leadership Certificate - Skill Path Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? Inspiring Leaders to be the best they can be. Lead by example, creating more leaders instead of followers. Advocating for the number one asset in any business - the employees! What are your hobbies? Building our families forever home with my spouse. Following our kids in their activities, they are my favorite hobby! Their happiness is number one! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Self- Accountability and drive are great attributes in a new hire! If you enjoy your career, everything else will fall into place. What have you gained from working at ELO? Patience, change takes time! What are three words to describe ELO? Service, Experts, Professional. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I enjoy watching basketball. I cheered on Iowa's Caitlin Clark this year. What's on your bucket list? Traveling to Montana is number one on my bucket list. What places have you lived? Woonsocket, SD - Huron, SD - Mount Vernon, SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would love to visit Italy. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Reisens are my ultimate favorite candy!