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Associate | Client Accounting Services Anthony Wells 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 Payroll Outsource Accounting (CAS) INDUSTRIES Construction Non-Profits Agribusiness ABOUT ME EDUCATION Associate of Applied Science - Accounting, Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, South Dakota CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES QuickBooks ProAdvisor ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? Every day I work to improve processes and procedures within payroll to improved efficiency and ease of use for the firm and clients. What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby is traveling. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? For prospective, employees make every day better by finding a way to improve something over the last day. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained experience, Work-Life Balance, and Opportunity What are three words to describe ELO? Rewarding, Flexible, Supportive What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sport to watch is baseball, and my favorite team is the Minnesota Twins. What's on your bucket list? I would like to visit Japan What places have you lived? I have lived in Sioux Falls my entire life. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Japan is where I would like to go. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? The one thing I cannot live without is family

Manager | Audit Jessica Sheridan 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 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 you 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

We work every day to provide expert knowledge and unmatched service to best serve our client's business, accounting, tax, audit, and wealth management needs. Eric Christensen, MBA CEO | Practice Leader, Consulting Sioux Falls Office 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 Cell: 605-999-9556 Email Eric SERVICES Executive & Support Services Business Transition/Succession Planning CFO Services Mergers Acquisition & Due Diligence Turnaround/Growth Strategy INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Not-for-Profits Retail Hospitality Distribution Warehousing Local Government ABOUT ERIC As the CEO of the firm and leader of the Consulting practice, Eric Christensen wears multiple hats surrounding leadership, coaching and executive management and advisory services. He provides day-to-day leadership of ELO CPAs & Advisors and its growing client base while supporting our growing staff with their individual and practice growth initiatives. He provides consulting and business advisory services to clients with a variety of challenges across multiple industries. Education B.S., Business Administration, Finance – Ashford University, Clinton, IA Masters in Business Administration, Finance – Forbes School of Business, Clinton, IA "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 and my children. My daughter proved those teachings and helped her team win a National Championship while personally earning Best XI and MVP honors. 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. ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Head Girls' Soccer Coach, Harrisburg (SD) High School Former 2-term K-12 School Board Member Former Board President, Non-Profit Education Center Former President & Board Member of Several Non-Profit, Public & Private Entities

Manager | Business Services Kayla Stevens, MPA Manager | Business Services Miller office 127 East 3rd St Miller, SD 57362 Phone: 605-853-2682 Send an Email SERVICES Quickbooks Consulting Outsource Accounting (CAS) Entity Taxation Payroll Quickbooks Implementation & Training Financial Reporting Systems Controller Services INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Medical & Health Services Professional Services Financial & Insurance Services Construction Manufacturing ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting 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, SD - Treasurer Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I have always been interested in accounting, ever since helping my parents with their business. Numbers intrigue me, and I enjoy being able to present numbers in a way everyone can understand. What are your hobbies? I love to go golfing in the summer. It is a great activity to go outside and enjoy some sunshine. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Don't be afraid to ever ask questions. All our colleagues are extremely helpful, no matter where they are in their career. What have you gained from working at ELO? I have gained confidence in myself and ability to communicate to others. What are three words to describe ELO? Dependable, Professional, Caring What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? What's on your bucket list? To live a fulfilling life. What places have you lived? Just South Dakota! What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Bora Bora What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Without a doubt, this is coffee! I don't leave the house without my mug.

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Senior Associate | Client Accounting Services Barb Doorn Senior Associate | Client Accounting Services Vermillion office 7 Court St Vermillion, SD 57069 Phone: 605-624-0222 Fax: 605- 624- 4899 Send an Email SERVICES Quickbooks Consulting Payroll CAS SERVICES INDUSTRIES ABOUT ME EDUCATION BS Accounting, University of South Dakota Vermillion SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? What are your hobbies? SEEING MY GRANDCHILDREN, CHILDREN FAMILY AND FRIENDS 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? My favorite sport to watch is golf. What's on your bucket list? What places have you lived? HARLAN IA, DES MOINES IA, OMAHA NE, MITCHELL SD, KETCHIKAN AK, LONGVIEW WA, SPENCER IA, VERMILLION SD What is one place in the world you would love to visit? What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I cannot live without Family.

We work every day to provide expert knowledge and unmatched service to best serve our client's business, accounting, tax, audit, and wealth management needs. Karlee Tiesler Practice Leader, Client Account Services Mitchell Office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Email Karlee SERVICES Day-to-Day Accounting Services Interim Financial Statements QuickBooks Support Software Conversions Payroll Reporting INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Hospitality Retail Not-for-Profit Medical & Health Services ABOUT KARLEE As the leader of our Client Accounting Services practice, Karlee Tiesler manages the accounting practice that engages hundreds of clients with day-to-day accounting, controllership needs, payroll, sales tax and more. She is Quickbooks Advanced certified and provides trainging and support to clients throughout the region. If your business needs assistance with managing its firm's books, Karlee can help you every step of the way. Education A.S., Accounting – Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, SD Certifications and Licensures QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor (QBO, Desktop & Enterprise) Microsoft Excel Certified "We want to push them to be the best" About 10 years ago, my husband introduced me to bowhunting and I’ve never looked back. Many have their assumptions about hunting, but they don’t realize the important life lessons hunting can teach you and how they apply to life outside of the tree stand. It has taught me more about my own drive, determination, planning, patience and strength then I could have ever imagined. I know these qualities are reflected in my work with clients and staff at ELO CPAs & Advisors. Sitting through hours of frigid cold temperatures day after day for months with the possibility of not even seeing a deer could turn most people away from the sport, but it only pushes me more. As in our work here at ELO, we are constantly striving to help our clients in an effort to see them succeed in their businesses, and we don’t stop until the work is done. The same goes for our staff, we want to push them to be the best that they can be because we know they have so much knowledge and passion for the work they do and the clients they work with. ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Junior Achievement Volunteer Michell Area Safehouse, Board Member

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

Patrick Whetham, CPA Senior Associate / Audit Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 339-4991 SERVICES Audit & Assurance Client Accounting Services Taxation INDUSTRIES State & Local Governments Non-Profit Organizations Manufacturing ABOUT As a Senior Associate within our Audit & Assurance practice, Patrick Whetham provides a variety of business services with a focus on audits while also assisting clients with accounting services and taxation. He 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.S., Accounting – Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD Masters of Professional Accountancy – 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) Young Professionals Network, Member

Visit one of our many cpa offices conveniently located throughout eastern South Dakota communities, serving businesses throughout the United States. Click here to access your tax organizer documents. VERMILLION OFFICE CONTACT US 7 Court St PO Box 647 Vermillion, SD 57069 Ph: 605-624-0222 Fax: 605-624-4899