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Suzan Rasmussen Gass Senior Associate | 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 Construction Retail Sector ABOUT As a Senior Associate within the Client Accounting Services practice, Suzan Gass provides payroll preparation services, accounting support, payroll tax reporting, sales and excise taxes, workmen’s compensation reviews and new business tax applications (federal and state). EDUCATION B.A., Business Administration – Yankton College, Yankton, SD ​ ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT United Church of Christ (Congregational) - Church School Assistant, Confirmation Mentor, Capital Campaign Treasurer Placerville Camp, Capital Campaign Treasurer

Nikki Ashley Administrative Support Chamberlain Office Send an Email 361 Sorenson Dr Chamberlain, SD 57325 Phone: 605-234-6055 Fax: 605-234-5417 SERVICES ​ INDUSTRIES ​ ABOUT As an Administrative Assistant in the Chamberlain office, Nikki Ashley’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 B.B., Tourism – Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD ​ ​ ​ ​

Kayla Stevens Manager | Business Services 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 Taxation Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Retail Sector Agribusiness Medical & Dental Services Construction ABOUT As a manager of business services, Kayla Stevens provides full service client accounting services including general accounting services, payroll processing, QuickBooks consultation, tax preparation services, and quarterly/year-end financial reporting. EDUCATION B.B.A., Business Administration – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Masters of Professional Accountancy – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT First Presbyterian Church of Miller - Treasurer Core Kinetics Dance Studio - ​Dance Instructor

Randy Hofer Senior Associate | Business Services Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Individual/Entity Taxation Client Accounting Services Consulting INDUSTRIES Hospitality Real Estate Retail Sector ABOUT As a Senior Associate within our Business Services area, Randy Hofer works in the tax and client accounting services practices. He provides a variety of tax and client accounting services support for clients. His duties/responsibilities include preparing tax returns, preparing workpapers, and assisting with client's business accounting needs. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., Business Management – University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Licensed Insurance Agent ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Evangelical Free Church Sioux Falls, Board Member Union Gospel Mission, Volunteer & Past Board Member

Anthony Wells Associate | Client Accounting Services Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Construction Manufacturing Retail Sector Financial Services ABOUT As an Associate in our Client Accounting Services practice, Anthony Wells provides accounting support, payroll processing, payroll quarterlies, W-2’s, bank statement review and financial statement preparation for clients in a variety of industries. EDUCATION A.A.S., Accounting – Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, SD ​ ​ ​ ​

Jessica Sheridan 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 Client Accounting Services Taxation INDUSTRIES State & Local Governments Non-Profit Organizations Manufacturing Credit Unions ABOUT As a Senior Associate within our Audit & Assurance practice, Jessica Sheridan provides a variety of business services with a focus on audits while also assisting clients with accounting services and taxation. She can provide assistance in the areas of financial reporting, federal/state tax filings, prepared financial statements, compliance needs and other business accounting services. EDUCATION B.A., Business Economics, German Minor – South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD ​ ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Huron Connect, Member United Way Heartland Region, Volunteer Leadership Huron Class of 2020

Andrew Hanson Senior Associate | Business Services 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 Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Construction Retail Sector Financial & Insurance Services ABOUT As a Senior Associate within our Business Services area, Andrew Hanson assists clients with entity & individual taxation, financial statements and business accounting services. EDUCATION Masters of Professional Accountancy – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD ​ ​ ​ ​

Mike Friese Associate | Business Services 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 Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Retail Sector Construction Hospitality Medical & Health Services ABOUT As an Associate within the Business Services area, Mike Friese works in the tax and client accounting services practices. His duties/responsibilities include providing business accounting services and assisting clients with tax and accounting related services. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD ​ ​ ​ ​

Erwin Heber Senior Associate | Client Accounting Services Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Hospitality Retail Sector ABOUT As a Senior Associate within our Client Accounting Services practice, Erwin Heber provides a variety of client accounting services support for clients. He can provide assistance in the areas of payroll, federal/state tax filings, preparation of financial statements, Quickbooks and other business accounting services. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD B.S., Dairy Science – South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Desktop ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Center for Active Generations

Christina Howe Associate | 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 Non-Profit Organizations Agribusiness Manufacturing ABOUT As an Associate in our Client Accounting Services practice, Christina Howe provides full service client accounting services including general accounting services, payroll processing and quarterly/year-end financial reporting. EDUCATION B.S., Marketing - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ ​ ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Calvary Baptist Church, Volunteer for Children's Ministries Yankton Youth Baseball, Volunteer Yankton Youth Wrestling, Volunteer

Mollie Blaschko, CPA Manager | Business Services Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-399-4991 SERVICES Taxation Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Hospitality Retail Sector Construction ABOUT As a Business Services Manager, Mollie Blaschko provides individual, partnership and entity taxation services and provides specialized client accounting services support including general accounting services, QuickBooks consultation, financial statements, and quarterly payroll taxation. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting & Business Management – Augustana University, 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)

Eric Christensen, MBA Consulting Sioux Falls office 6300 S Old Village Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 Send an Email SERVICES Restructuring/Growth Strategy Temporary CEO/CFO Services Business Transition/Succession Planning M&A Transactions Acquisition & Due Diligence Leadership Coaching INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Distribution Retail Not-for-Profits Warehousing Government ABOUT ME EDUCATION BS, Business Administration & Finance, Ashford University MBA, Finance - Forbes School of Business, Ashford University ​ CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ​ ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT I am the Head Girls' Soccer Coach, at Harrisburg (SD) High School; a Former 2-team K-14 School Board Member, Former Board president, Non-Profit Education Center; Former President, Treasurer & Board Member of Several Non-Profit, Public & Private Entities Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do make an impact for others? I have a great passion for getting the most out of people and their businesses while helping them reach their dreams. I have coached soccer for many years, and the coaching mindset has been one of the greatest drivers of my professional success. It has helped to prove that if you can get everyone to have the same mindset, put team above self, and put forth maximum effort to maximize your strengths - team and personal success will follow. I have proven this in business and in coaching others including my children. Every day I try to do the same for our clients because if we follow these teachings and commit to a common goal, we will all find the success we seek together. What are your hobbies? Coaching is my hobby. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO is a down-to-earth South Dakota firm that is large enough to allow a multitude of career options to staff while also being small enough for everyone to know and be involved with each other. What have you gained from working at ELO? Working at ELO has provided me the opportunity to continue coaching people and leading the firm forward. What are three words to describe ELO? Trusted, Knowledgable, Supportive What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch would be Soccer, National Teams What's on your bucket list? I would love to watch my daughter play professional soccer and my son to perform on Broadway What places have you lived? Santa Rosa, CA; Mitchell, SD & Sioux Falls SD What's the one thing in life you could not live without? The people I cannot live without are my wife, daughter & son. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to visit the Galapagos Islands