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Lucas Hauert, CPA Partner | Practice Leader, Assurance Yankton office 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 Send an Email SERVICES Business Advisory Services Compilations & Reviews Governmental Audits Non-Profit Audits General Financial Audits INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Non-Profits Banking/Credit Union Construction State & Local Government ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor Degree in Professional Accountancy Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Bachelor Degree in Finance Northern State University Aberdeen, SD ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Active volunteer for various roles at my local church. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? At ELO, I enjoy gaining an understanding of the operations of various businesses and entities. From that understanding, it is rewarding to provide opportunities for our clients to improve processes, procedures, and mitigate risks. What are your hobbies? I enjoy hunting and spending time outdoors with my family. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? My advice would be to ask a-lot of questions What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained exceptional colleagues and friends. What are three words to describe ELO? Reliability, Integrity, Understanding What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? The sport of my choosing is NFL Football – Cincinnati Bengals What's on your bucket list? Take my sons on a fishing trip is number one on my bucketlist. What places have you lived? Stickney SD, Aberdeen SD, Huron SD, Yankton 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? I cannot live without food and water.

Suzanne Parkinson Administrative Assistant Chamberlain office 361 Sorenson Dr Chamberlain, SD 57325 Phone: 605-234-6055 Fax: 605-234-5417 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation INDUSTRIES Retail ABOUT ME EDUCATION ​ ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I enjoy interacting with clients & try to be friendly & professional to give them a positive experience in using ELO for their accounting needs. What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby is travel and exploring & seeing different parts of the country or other countries; I like experiencing different cultures and how people live and foods they eat. I don't have any photos as they were lost when my computer crashed. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? To learn as much as they can from others as there are a lot of people here with so much knowledge. What have you gained from working at ELO? Knowledge about Admin support in tax season and throughout the year; work friendships; What are three words to describe ELO? Flexible, ethical & progressive What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Kansis City Cheifs is my go to team. What's on your bucket list? My bucket list is to visit all the states What places have you lived? Clifton, Illinois, Sioux Falls, SD & Chamberlain What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Egypt What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family & friends

Rhon Anderson, CPA Partner | Tax Manager 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 Tax Planning Compilations & Reviews Agreed Upon Procedures Business Advisory Services INDUSTRIES Construction Real Estate Manufacturing Professional Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Augustana University, Sioux Falls SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Foundation Board of Volunteers of America, Dakotas. Board member Volunteers of America, Dakotas. Past board member, treasurer Turning Point of South Dakota. Past board member, president, treasurer Family Visitation Center. Past board member, treasurer Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Member, past treasurer, council member, president Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I enjoy working with small businesses and their owners to assist them with comprehensive tax and accounting support, planning and advice. What are your hobbies? I enjoy sports and outdoor activities such as gardening, yard work, golf and hunting. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO is full of opportunities for new staff in several different career paths. If you are willing to work hard, your career at ELO will progress quickly. What have you gained from working at ELO? ELO is large enough to provide guidance in many areas. If you have a question, there is probably someone who has experience with the question who can guide you. What are three words to describe ELO? Team, opportunity, flexible What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is baseball - Minnesota Twins What's on your bucket list? I would like to take a long winter vacation somewhere warm. What places have you lived? I grew up on a farm north of Salem, SD. I went to college at Augustana and never left Sioux Falls. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to visit Sweden What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Family is the one thing I cannot live without.

Samantha Flatten Administrative Assistant Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES ​ INDUSTRIES ​ ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S. Advertising, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Mitchell Area Optimist Club member Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I enjoy being able to help other people, whether it's coworkers or clients. What are your hobbies? You can catch me relaxing with a good book What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Don't be afraid to ask questions What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained friendships working with ELO. What are three words to describe ELO? Knowledgeable Experienced Ever-changing What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sports team is the NDSU Bison What's on your bucket list? My goal is to visit all 50 states What places have you lived? Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Italy and Greece What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Music

Kelly Leaver Administrative Assistant Sioux Falls office 6300 S Old Village Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 Send an Email SERVICES ​ INDUSTRIES ​ ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelors from Mount Marty College in Yankton SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I've always enjoyed the administrative side of a business. The variety of responsibilities and interactions with co-workers and clients, makes every day a little different from the day before. What are your hobbies? Most weekends in the summer, you will find my husband and I in Okoboji, IA. We also enjoy rides on our Harley Davidson. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO is a great positive environment to be in. Management takes care of their employees by recognizing the hard work they have put in, competitive benefits, along with additional perks that are appreciated. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have learned that it takes many steps to complete a tax return What are three words to describe ELO? Professional, Engaging and Rewarding What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? ​ What's on your bucket list? My bucket list item is to travel to Ireland and become a snow bird in a warmer climate during the winter. What places have you lived? South Dakota has been the only state I have lived in (and I have always disliked the winters) What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Ireland. I am half Irish, so I would like to visit. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family is the one thing I cannot live without.

Christi Wegh, CPA Manager | Tax Practice Alcester office 101 W 2nd St, Suite 200 PO box 257 Alcester, SD 57001 Fax: 605-934-2048 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Trust & Estate Planning & Taxation Tax Planning Business & Family Succession Planning INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Trusts & Estates ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S. Accounting & Business Administration, Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AICPA, SDCPA Alcester Community Foundation, Secretary\Treasurer Alcester Lions Club Alcester Baptist Church, Sunday School Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Kids Club Leader Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? In addition to tax preparation, I enjoy assisting clients with tax planning and estate planning as they prepare for the future. What are your hobbies? I treasure the time spent with my husband and our family. I especially enjoy traveling to experience the beauty of the mountains and oceans, and to discover new things about our country and the world we live in. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO CPAs & Advisors offers opportunities for professional development and to become part of a team, as we work together to serve the needs of our clients. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained a team of people with expertise and resources to draw from to assist in meeting the needs of our clients. What are three words to describe ELO? Proactive, teamwork, advisors What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Alcester-Hudson Cubs is my team of choice. What's on your bucket list? My bucket list item is to travel: Alaskan Cruise, Mediterranean Cruise, Fiji What places have you lived? Born in Fort Dix, NJ where my dad was stationed in the Army. Raised in North Dakota. Lived in Chicago where my husband attended school. Lived in Sioux Falls for 3 years. We have made our home in Alcester since 2003. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to go to Switzerland What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without my Faith.

Erin Moncur Intern Miller office 114 East 3rd St Miller, SD 57362 Phone: 605-853-2682 Fax: 605-853-2710 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Tax Planning INDUSTRIES Retail Agribusiness Construction Manufacturing ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S., Accounting, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Hand County Angel Tree, Coordinator FFA Alumni Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? Assist people and businesses with the preparation of their tax returns. What are your hobbies? Golf is my favorite hobby because it is something that I can do with my family and friends. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Come with an open mind and a willingness to learn! Do not be afraid to ask questions. Everyone here is willing to help you learn and grow! What have you gained from working at ELO? I have been able to increase my knowledge in accounting, audit, and tax. I have also been able to increase my professional communication skills and build relationships. What are three words to describe ELO? Community, Supportive, Driven What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Golf is by fare my favorite sport to watch. What's on your bucket list? Visiting all 50 States is on my bucket list. What places have you lived? Miller, SD 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? Coffee

Caity Heying Administrative Assistant Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES ​ INDUSTRIES ​ ABOUT ME EDUCATION Health Information, Southeast Tech, Sioux Falls, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT I like to stay involved with my kids school. I am the secretary on the PTO and part of the schools Strategic Planning Committee. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I like to stay involved with the school to ensure my kids and the other students are getting a great education. I like to think ideas I bring to the table or my volunteer hours at the school have a positive impact. What are your hobbies? My hobbies currently include: snack keeper, chauffeur, maid, cheering section and being a personal chef. I fully enjoy being a mom and running my kids to their activates and seeing them enjoy what they do! When I can, I love a good shopping day and love being able to travel when I can. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ​ What have you gained from working at ELO? Great friendships What are three words to describe ELO? knowledgeable, ever changing, hard working What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Anything my kids are playing! Otherwise, I enjoy watching baseball. What's on your bucket list? ​ What places have you lived? Fargo, ND, Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Aberdeen What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Europe - specifically Paris What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family (and coffee)

Brandon Telkamp, CPA Manager | Tax 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 Tax Planning;Compilations & Reviews Business Transitions/Successions Farm Business Management & Consulting INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Trusts & Estates ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S., Accounting/Legal Studies - University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Leadership Huron Class of 2020 Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I enjoy the agribusiness side of accounting. The clients I get to work with in that field are usually multiple generation farms, and you feel the pride and sense of accomplishment they have for their farm. It makes the work I do all the more important since my focus for the client is threefold: 1. Tax 2. Growth 3. Succession Planning. What are your hobbies? Golf is like a lifetime of emotions condensed into a couple of hours. There's joy, tears and sometimes tears of joy! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO has a team mentality when it comes to workflows. This helps prevent burnout and spreads the work evenly throughout the offices. A truly unique work culture in that they allow the individual to gravitate towards specific fields of interest. They truly care that the individual enjoys the work they are performing. What have you gained from working at ELO? A much better work/life balance. What are three words to describe ELO? Driven Passionate Caring What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport is Football and my favorite team are the Cowboys. What's on your bucket list? I intend on golfing every course in SD with my two best friends. What places have you lived? South Dakota What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to go toSt Andrews Old Course What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Steak

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 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

Susan Roth Senior Associate | Client Accounting Services 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 Payroll Quicbooks Implementation & Training Farm Business Management & Consulting INDUSTRIES Agribusiness ABOUT ME EDUCATION Professional Accountancy Black Hills State University Spearfish, South Dakota Minor in Agricultural Business South Dakota State University Brookings, South Dakota ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? What we do as accountants can help take some stress off of many small business owners. What are your hobbies? One of my favorite hobbies is golfing because I like to be outside and travel to new places. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? As a young employee, finding a mentor to look up to can help you advance in your career. What have you gained from working at ELO? Working at ELO has given the opportunity to continue to grow in my career and learn from some great mentors. What are three words to describe ELO? ELO consists of Team players, honesty, and efficienty. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is football. What's on your bucket list? My bucketlist item is to travel to all 50 states. What places have you lived? I have lived in Parkston, SD and Spearfish, SD What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would love to visit Denali State Park in Alaska. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Family is my number one!

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 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.