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Jackie LaCroix Administrative Assistant Yankton Office 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 Send an Email SERVICES ​ INDUSTRIES ​ 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 am the first person people see as they enter the office. I enjoy the daily communication with people. I believe having a good attitude & being friendly makes all the difference in the world! What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby is taking photography for family & friends. I love seeing their smiles when they see the final pictures & have special memories to cherish. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Have a positive outlook and perform your duties to the best of your ability. Your hard work will be recognized. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have learned new skills & have the opportunity to meet new people. I have become more confident with myself & learning new things & have become more outgoing. What are three words to describe ELO? ELO is flexible, supportive & friendly What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I enjoy watching football but don't necessarily have 'my favorite team.' Depending who is playing, I will support teams of family members or close friends. Miami Dolphins & San Francisco 49ers happen to be on the top of the list though. What's on your bucket list? My bucket list is to travel. What places have you lived? I grew up in Yankton all of my life. 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? My family

Krista Huber Associate | Audit Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES General Financial Audits Governmental Audits Non-Profit Audits INDUSTRIES Non-Profits State & Local Government Start-Ups/Entrepreneurship ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelors in Business Management, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? My position at ELO is an Audit Administrative Assistant. I go over the audits to format and math check them for the auditors in the beginning stage and in the final stage to ensure there are as little errors as possible before they are sent to the customer/ State. By doing this I am providing the client with the most accurate numbers and information as possible. Our number one priority is to keep the customer happy. What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby to do is play slow pitch softball. I used to play fastpitch competitively in high school and college and now continue to play for fun. I like being a part of a team. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? The advice I have for prospective employees is that ELO has a very positive work environment and is great company to work for/ grow in your career. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained great time management skills by scheduling tasks to get done each day and prioritizing the audits/ projects that are most time sensitive. What are three words to describe ELO? Motivating, Flexible, Welcoming What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sports team to watch are the Minnesota Twins. What's on your bucket list? The number one thing on my bucket list is to travel to a different country someday. What places have you lived? I have lived in Mitchell and Sioux Falls. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Paris, France What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I could not live without the loving support of my family.

Samantha Hartje Marketing Coordinator Sioux Falls office 6300 S Old Village Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 Send an Email SERVICES Marketing Digital design Social media Advertisement INDUSTRIES Marketing digital design ABOUT ME EDUCATION Major in Media and Journalism, minor in Business Administration. University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Sioux Falls Humane Society. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I have been passionate about marketing since my sophomore year of college. I enjoy creating and marketing business and company information for the public and communicating with clients and/or the public. Creating designs and outlines for videos, photographs, websites, magazines, and newsletters is the job's most interesting and creative part. Bringing my creative side into my work is the best way for me to excel. What are your hobbies? I have a select few hobbies that are my favorite. I enjoy traveling and seeing/visiting new places. I also enjoy yoga, walking, and training my dog during my free time. Reading is another big hobby for me that I enjoy. In the past, figure skating was always my favorite hobby as I did it competitively for nine years. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Always start each day with a positive attitude and mindset. There is a wide variety of things to do on a day-to-day basis, always keeping yourself busy and open to new tasks. What have you gained from working at ELO? Learning what it means to be a team player and working together to accomplish short- and long-term goals. What are three words to describe ELO? Positive, up-lifting, hard working. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Figure skating of course, but also Football. The Vikings are my NFL team. What's on your bucket list? Italy, Iceland, and Alaska are the three places on the top of my list for travel. What places have you lived? I have always lived in South Dakota. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? The top three places I would like to visit are Italy, Iceland, and Alaska. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Family.

Jessica Sheridan 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 General Financial Audits Entity Taxation Compilations & Reviews Governmental Audits Agreed Upon Procedures Non-Profit Audits Financial Reporting Systems INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Non-Profits Retail State & Local Government Medical & Health Services Banking/Credit Unions Professional Services Financial & Insurance Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelors in Business Economics, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT United Way Heartland Region - Volunteer Leadership Huron - Class of 19/20 Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I enjoy that my days are never the same - it keeps it interesting! I also have flexibility to enjoy time with my family. What are your hobbies? My family and I enjoy camping, boating and spending time at the beach, and going to concerts. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? The knowledge base range is very wide - there is always someone who can answer your questions or guide you in the right direction. What have you gained from working at ELO? I've gained an exciting career and lifelong friends! What are three words to describe ELO? Flexible, Knowledgeable, and Driven What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is gymnastics, but my favorite team to watch is the Green Bay Packers. What's on your bucket list? My bucket list item is to swim with dolphins What places have you lived? Huron SD, Brandon SD, Brookings SD, Pierre SD, and Brighton CO What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Anywhere with a beautiful beach! What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family

Caden Milmine, MBA 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 Quickbooks Consulting Outsource Accounting (CAS) Payroll INDUSTRIES ​ ABOUT ME EDUCATION BA - Accounting - Dakota Wesleyan University MBA - Dakota Wesleyan University ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Volunteer track coach at DWU Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? My why is to help others achieve their personal and business goals, as well as grow in the knowledge of business and accounting. What are your hobbies? I like to play frisbee golf. Its a fun way to get outside and be a little bit competitive. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Be willing to learn and try anything. There are a lot of services that ELO provides that help you achieve your goals in one way or another. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained more knowledge in my career path and a better understandment of business and the people in it. What are three words to describe ELO? Knowledgeable, Dedicated, Effective What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Dallas Cowboys forever. What's on your bucket list? Bowl a 300 game is one thing on my bucket list. What places have you lived? Mackay - Idaho, Buffalo - Wyoming, Mitchell - SD What is one place in the world you would love to visit? The more pictures I see of Iceland, the cooler it looks... What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Coffee, I cannot live without it.

Maisee Schroeder 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 Quickbooks Consulting Outsource Accounting (CAS) Business Advisory Services Payroll Quickbooks Implementation & Training INDUSTRIES Construction Professional Services Agribusiness ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor's of Science in Professional Accountancy Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration - Management ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ​ Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I enjoy the challenging nature of accounting and working with clients. Providing support to a client with a simple question or a large project can make them feel at ease and allow them to focus on other priorities. What are your hobbies? One of my favorite hobbies is camping. It is something I have done with my family since I was little and now get to start the tradition with my own family and child. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Work hard, have fun and be kind! What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in the accounting field that I may never have gotten working elsewhere. What are three words to describe ELO? Fun, Challenging, Rewarding What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Baseball is my favorite sport to watch. What's on your bucket list? A LOT of traveling - around the US and to different countries What places have you lived? Stickney, SD, Spearfish, SD, Pierre, SD and White Lake, SD 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? Family is my number one thing I could not live without.

Joy Garrison Internal Accounting Sioux Falls office 6300 S Old Village Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 Send an Email SERVICES Billing INDUSTRIES Accounting 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 bill for all the locations within ELO CPA's & Advisor's. What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby is boating on the Missouri River with family and friends! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO CPA's & Advisors offers opportunities, knowledge and mentoring from staff. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained knowledge and the importance of teamwork from working at ELO CPAs & Advisors. What are three words to describe ELO? Best company ever! What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I enjoy watching football, volleyball and tennis. I especially enjoy watching my grandchildren play their sports at local levels - Tea, Sioux Falls, and Harrisburg. What's on your bucket list? Traveling to see historical sites within the United States. What places have you lived? South Dakota What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to visit the Smokey Mountains What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Coffee in the morning................other than that my family -

Terri Post, CPA, CGMA Manager | Audit Elk Point office 1101 W. Main, Elk Point, SD 57025 Phone: 605-356-3374 Send an Email SERVICES Compilations & Reviews Governmental Audits Non-Profit Audits Executive (CEO/COO/CFO) Support Services INDUSTRIES Non-Profits State & Local Government ABOUT ME EDUCATION Morningside College, Sioux City, IA BS in Accounting ​ ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA - Certified Public Accountant CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Non-Profit consultations. Treasurer for African Violet Society of America. Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I feel that I help non-profits with start-up and other areas. In doing so, I feel that I help communities and others. What are your hobbies? My favorite thing to do is growing and Showing African Violets. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ​ What have you gained from working at ELO? The ability to ask other professionals for their assistance or opinions on many different topics. What are three words to describe ELO? Growth, Team, Support What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? ​ What's on your bucket list? ​ What places have you lived? Sioux City, IA What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I hope to see Switzerland. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Family is the one thing I cannot live without.

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 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!

Lucas Meyer Senior Associate | Tax Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Taxation INDUSTRIES Hospitality Retail Sector ABOUT As a Senior Tax Associate, Lucas Meyer assists in the taxation and client accounting services practices. He provides individual and entity tax services, financial statement reporting and other business services support. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – Minnesota School of Business, Rochester, MN ​ ​ ​ ​

Shala Kathol Associate I Client Accounting Services Yankton Office Send an Email 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 SERVICES Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Retail Sector ABOUT As a Associate in our Client Accounting Services practice, Shala Kathol provides full services client accounting services including general accounting services, payroll processing and quarterly/year-end financial reporting. EDUCATION B.A., Business Admininstration of Technical Studies - Bellevue University Bellevue, NE CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor ​ ​

Sandra Duxbury Senior Associate | Audit Huron Office Send an Email 2260 Kansas Ave SE, Ste 2 PO Box 951 Huron, SD 57350 Phone: 605-352-8573 Fax: 605-352-8594 SERVICES Audit & Assurance INDUSTRIES State & Local Government ABOUT As a Senior Audit Associate, Sandy Duxbury focuses on State & Local Government entity audits. Her duties/responsibilities include audit preparation, compilations, and reviews, for a number of schools, cities, etc. EDUCATION B.S., Business Administration – Huron College, Huron, SD ​ ​ ​ ​