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Senior Manager | Audit Rebecca Lolling Senior Manager | 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 Governmental Audits Agreed Upon Procedures Non-Profit Audits General Financial Audits INDUSTRIES Non-Profits State & Local Government ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Professional Accounting Bachelor of Science in Business Administration CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Church treasurer Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? Audit local governments and non profits for proper reporting and compliance matters. What are your hobbies? I love watching my kids play sports and gardening. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? This is a great place to learn, grow, and have a lifetime career. What have you gained from working at ELO? Career satisfaction, great environment, and great co-workers What are three words to describe ELO? Invested, Knowledgeable, Honest What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I love to watch competitive cheer What's on your bucket list? A cruise is on my bucket list. What places have you lived? Minnesota, and South Dakota What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Dominican Republic is a place I would like to visit. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I could not live without Summer.

Lucas Hauert, CPA Manager | Audit Yankton Office Send an Email 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 Cell: 605-252-1079 SERVICES Audit & Assurance Taxation Consultation INDUSTRIES Financial & Insurance Services State & Local Government Non-Profit Organizations Agribusiness ABOUT As an Audit Manager, Lucas Hauert assists in managing the audit and tax operations in Yankton. He provides consulting, audit and attest services, and tax planning and preparation services for ELO clients. Lucas also assists in developing and organizing the audit and attest policies for ELO. EDUCATION B.S., Finance – Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD B.S., Professional Accountancy – Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified Public Accountant (CPA) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) United Way Day of Caring Volunteer Local Church Volunteer

Associate | Client Accounting Services Brandi Slaba 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 Outsource Accounting (CAS) INDUSTRIES none ABOUT ME EDUCATION Stewarts School of Hairstyling 1997-1998 CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy working with numbers and my coworkers are always entertaining. What are your hobbies? I enjoy spending time with my kids at their sporting activities and reading. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Great people to work with at ELO. What have you gained from working at ELO? I learned a lot about payroll. What are three words to describe ELO? Positive, welcoming, casual. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I love watching the Vikings. What's on your bucket list? Skydiving is on my bucket list. What places have you lived? Sioux Falls, Bonesteel, Alexandria. 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? I cannot live without my phone.

Kourtney Denne, MBA Senior Associate | Business Services Mitchell Office Send an Email 1820 N Sanborn Blvd PO Box 249 Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 SERVICES Taxation Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Retail Sector Non-Profit Organizations State & Local Government Agribusiness ABOUT As an Associate in our Client Accounting Services practice, Kourtney Denne provides controller/senior accounting services, payroll processing, payroll quarterlies, W-2’s, QuickBooks support, and financial statements. Her duties/responsibilities include weekly processing payroll, accounting services, software support, and monthly preparing financial statements. EDUCATION B.S., Health Sciences – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Accounting Certificate – University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD MBA, Innovation & Marketing - University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor (Desktop & Online) ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Palace City Pedalers Bike Club Mitchell Area Optimist Club Heart & Sole Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity Weekend Snack Pack Program

Administrative Assistant 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.

Manager | Client Accounting Services Lisa M Brown Manager | Client Accounting Services Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES Entity Taxation Quickbooks Consulting Outsource Accounting (CAS) Payroll Quickbooks Implementation & Training Controller Services INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Agribusiness Retail Hospitality Professional Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION B.S., Accounting, Dakota State University, Madison, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Area Community Theatre Treasurer and Board Member Church of Epiphany Board Member Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? My work enjoyment comes from assisting, training, and resolving client Quickbooks and accounting problems. There is no better feeling than a satisfied client! What are your hobbies? Spending time with family and friends outdoors - farming, camping, four-wheeling! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO cares about your success and you as a person. What have you gained from working at ELO? Various software knowledge, a variety of client interactions & friendships, & tax return preparation skills. What are three words to describe ELO? Honest, Dedicated, Passionate. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is Football - Minnesota Vikings. What's on your bucket list? Getting to Australia someday is my bucket list answer. What places have you lived? I was born, raised & forever in South Dakota. 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? My family is the one thing I cannot live without.

Talent Development 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!

Associate | Agribusiness 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.

Senior Associate | Business Services Andrew Hanson, MPA Senior Associate | 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 Trust & Estate Planning & Taxation Compilations & Reviews Tax Planning INDUSTRIES Construction Real Estate Retail Agribusiness Trusts & Estates Professional Services ABOUT ME EDUCATION BA in Accounting, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Masters in Accounting, University of South Dakota, 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 ask myself the same thing every tax season. I enjoy the art of accounting and helping clients understand the confusion that is our tax system. What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby is ice fishing. There is something soothing about watching a bobber bounce in a hole through the ice while also catching mild hypothermia. 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 expanded my knowledge of the field of accounting while also working with some pretty great people. What are three words to describe ELO? Certified Public Accountants. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I follow College football, and I cheer for the Cornhuskers, even when they're not winning. What's on your bucket list? I would enjoy sailing down the Atlantic coast. What places have you lived? I grew up in Garretson, went to school in Vermillion, lived in Huron for several years before settling in Sioux Falls. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to go to New Zealand. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I could not live without the music of Tom Petty.

Manager | Audit Anne Mantz Manager | Audit 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 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? 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? What is one place in the world you would love to visit? What's the one thing in life you could not live without?

Senior Associate | Tax Practice James Henderson, MPA Senior 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 Wealth Management Business Advisory Services Tax Planning Compilations & Reviews INDUSTRIES Construction Real Estate Agribusiness Professional Services Manufacturing ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration, The University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Master of Professional Accountancy, The University of South Dakota 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 love helping businesses and individuals keep their finances in order, as well as finding all applicable tax deductions. I also enjoy working to help grow the organization into what the owner desires. What are your hobbies? I love to golf! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? ELO is a wonderful company to work for! Management and co-workers are always there to lend a hand, and it really is a team focused organization. What have you gained from working at ELO? A great sense of teamwork. Insight into many different industries, and the best practices in those industries. What are three words to describe ELO? Honest, ethical, forward-thinking. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? Lately it has been the Colorado Avalanche in hockey! What's on your bucket list? Skydiving is on my bucket list. What places have you lived? Colorado Springs Gayville Yankton Vermillion What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Australia is one place in the world I would love to visit. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Oxygen... and Family :).

Marketing Coordinator 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 you make an impact for others? I have been interested in 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 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 of mine. 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? 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.