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B. Scott Binion, CPA

Scott is an accomplished business strategist. He focuses on key business drivers and the strategic alignment of corporate planning, business processes, operations improvement, revenue and margin enhancement, and empowering people.

His diverse range of expertise includes accounting, management consulting, advisory services, tax planning, federal and state compliance, growth expansion and consultation relating to business start-up and capital financing. His grasp of the interrelation of business disciplines creates value for clients throughout their entire operation.

Scott is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, and holds a Masters of Business Administration degree.

For the last several years Scott has been instrumental in the business development of a variety of companies across several different industries. Below is a listing of examples of how Scott has helped organizations accomplish various objectives:

Raise capital to fund business expansion and growth
Negotiate favorable credit terms for small to medium sized businesses
Become a trusted business advisor for companies experiencing transition – whether from business decline or stagnation
Be a liaison between lending institutions and troubled companies
Provide mentoring and/or coaching services to new up and coming business leaders
Create processes and systems to aid in business development, corporate planning, and profit maximization
And the list goes on…….

Each company or business today will face both generic or complex pressures, but in certain cases, those pressures can be more challenging to identify let alone to find appropriate solutions. Scott brings to each engagement an ability to co-strategize with each key influencer in determining how to make the best decisions possible. In some instances, the best decision is to leave things as they are – other times a whole new business model needs to be implemented.

Seeing things from a different perspective is what separates us from other consulting organizations. Scott has often said "Business owners usually make the easier wrong decisions, instead of the harder right decisions. In my experience here lies the difference between becoming a success or falling back in the ordinary.”

Scott has consulted with companies that need only a listening ear throughout the year. Other clients need more active engagement and participation. In each partnership, active or proactive planning in all business areas takes place – some in a more formal fashion, other instances in a theoretical format. One of the underestimated and often overlooked deterrents to success is that you actually achieve your goals or objectives. This may sound counter-intuitive, but Scott can help you look at the premise or basis on which the objectives were set. Scott has said "What if you actually achieve your goal – what then? Have you actually arrived or not? What if your goals were under what should have been done? That's where Insight Cos. takes the initiative!”

Scott's expertise is quite expansive as it relates to business development, accounting and tax planning, and process improvement. There are a lot of very well qualified CPAs and consultants that can provide quality services, but few have actually been where the small business owner lives.

"Being a former construction business owner, and having personally experienced all of the normal day-to-day pressures, the last person you want on your team is someone who sits in a office and has never known what it's like to actually have owned a real business. I'm a CPA, business consultant, and an advocate to partner with you to help your company grow.”

" We should be your next logical choice– to see you where you want to be.”

Jan Fangmeier, CPA

Jan has spent two decades as a CPA with one company, now Haugen Binion & Co. CPAs. The majority of her professional time is spent on serving the individual taxpayer, along with a cross section of small business owners.

Jan's specialty is advising families on how to navigate the complexities of the Internal Revenue Code, state laws, and governmental regulations. Federal and state laws and regulations seem to change almost on a weekly basis. Jan is there for you, doing the research work so you don't have too. Issues such as governmental credits change frequently. Jan will help you take proper advantage of their benefits given your individual tax situation.

One area that Jan particularly enjoys is to work with clients that are single parents, widows, or are nearing or in retirement. Of the clients she works with, those in nursing homes seem to gravitate toward Jan and her bed-side manner. Since most of their earning years are behind them, minimizing their tax burden, while keeping as much as possible is critical. Jan's experience brings tremendous value not only to those close to retirement, but to the young professionals that want to get started on the right financial footing and just do things right from the beginning.

Jan is married to Doug, has 2 children and lives in the south metro. Her son is currently serving in the Peace Corp overseas. Jan enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, and spending time with extended family.

Lawrence Haugen, CPA (RETIRED)

Larry has been in public accounting for more than 30 years, focusing on personal and business tax preparation. Larry's experience in the private sector includes working for a Fortune 500 company, Saint Paul Companies, as part of their corporate tax team.

Larry is a current member of the AICPA and Minnesota Society of CPA's. He is also actively involved in board membership of Eagan Foundation and various church affiliations. He has also served as a previous board member for the MN Society of CPA's and was acting treasurer during his work with the organization.

He graduated with an accounting degree from Minnesota State University in Mankato MN and then began working for a Big-8 accounting firm Peat Marwick. In 1982, Larry went out on his own and started Lawrence D. Haugen CPA. He specialized in serving the tax needs of individuals and small businesses. Additional services provided were periodic accounting write-up, payroll reporting, and various business consulting services.

Larry is married to Leslie, has one son and three grandchildren. He is currently enjoying semi-retirement, which he says is actually busier than working full-time.

Kent Carlson

Christina Avery

I attended Rasmussen Business School in Eagan and receivedmy Degree in Business Management in1994. From there, I workedfor FilmTec Corporation,Asubsidiary of Dow Chemical for 9 years, whereIformed my experience in Administration, Inside Sales and Human Resourses. Those roles taught me many life skills for anEntrepreneuralcareer change.

I chose to go back to school for my Real Estate License in 2001. As an independant Contractor, I have spent the past 9 yearslearning the effective ways of Marketing, Prospecting, Client Relations and Referral Retention. Ihave held many leadership roles such as President, Vice President and Education Advisor in BNI(Business Networking International) and participated in many Non for Profit and Charity Committies in our community such as Homes for the Heart, Habitat for Humanity andSpare Key. As much gratification that my career has given me over the years, nothing compares to the love for my family! I married my husband Steve, 6 years ago and have 3 beautiful and amazing little girls, Alexa (5), Eliana (3) and Isabella (1).

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Scott is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, and holds a Masters of Business Administration degree. For the last several years Scott has been instrumental in the business development of a variety of companies across several different industries. Below is a listing of examples of how Scott has helped organizations accomplish various objectives: Raise capital to fund business expansion and growth Negotiate favorable credit terms for small to medium sized businesses Become a trusted business advisor for companies experiencing transition – whether from business decline or stagnation Be a liaison between lending institutions and troubled companies Provide mentoring and/or coaching services to new up and coming business leaders Create processes and systems to aid in business development, corporate planning, and profit maximization And the list goes on……. Each company or business today will face both generic or complex pressures, but in certain cases, those pressures can be more challenging to identify let alone to find appropriate solutions. Scott brings to each engagement an ability to co-strategize with each key influencer in determining how to make the best decisions possible. In some instances, the best decision is to leave things as they are – other times a whole new business model needs to be implemented. Seeing things from a different perspective is what separates us from other consulting organizations. Scott has often said "Business owners usually make the easier wrong decisions, instead of the harder right decisions. In my experience here lies the difference between becoming a success or falling back in the ordinary.” Scott has consulted with companies that need only a listening ear throughout the year. Other clients need more active engagement and participation. In each partnership, active or proactive planning in all business areas takes place – some in a more formal fashion, other instances in a theoretical format. One of the underestimated and often overlooked deterrents to success is that you actually achieve your goals or objectives. This may sound counter-intuitive, but Scott can help you look at the premise or basis on which the objectives were set. Scott has said "What if you actually achieve your goal – what then? Have you actually arrived or not? What if your goals were under what should have been done? That's where Insight Cos. takes the initiative!” Scott's expertise is quite expansive as it relates to business development, accounting and tax planning, and process improvement. There are a lot of very well qualified CPAs and consultants that can provide quality services, but few have actually been where the small business owner lives. "Being a former construction business owner, and having personally experienced all of the normal day-to-day pressures, the last person you want on your team is someone who sits in a office and has never known what it's like to actually have owned a real business. I'm a CPA, business consultant, and an advocate to partner with you to help your company grow.” " We should be your next logical choice– to see you where you want to be.” Jan Fangmeier, CPA Jan has spent two decades as a CPA with one company, now Haugen Binion & Co. CPAs. The majority of her professional time is spent on serving the individual taxpayer, along with a cross section of small business owners. Jan's specialty is advising families on how to navigate the complexities of the Internal Revenue Code, state laws, and governmental regulations. Federal and state laws and regulations seem to change almost on a weekly basis. Jan is there for you, doing the research work so you don't have too. Issues such as governmental credits change frequently. Jan will help you take proper advantage of their benefits given your individual tax situation. One area that Jan particularly enjoys is to work with clients that are single parents, widows, or are nearing or in retirement. Of the clients she works with, those in nursing homes seem to gravitate toward Jan and her bed-side manner. Since most of their earning years are behind them, minimizing their tax burden, while keeping as much as possible is critical. Jan's experience brings tremendous value not only to those close to retirement, but to the young professionals that want to get started on the right financial footing and just do things right from the beginning. Jan is married to Doug, has 2 children and lives in the south metro. Her son is currently serving in the Peace Corp overseas. Jan enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, and spending time with extended family. Lawrence Haugen, CPA (RETIRED) Larry has been in public accounting for more than 30 years, focusing on personal and business tax preparation. Larry's experience in the private sector includes working for a Fortune 500 company, Saint Paul Companies, as part of their corporate tax team. Larry is a current member of the AICPA and Minnesota Society of CPA's. He is also actively involved in board membership of Eagan Foundation and various church affiliations. He has also served as a previous board member for the MN Society of CPA's and was acting treasurer during his work with the organization. He graduated with an accounting degree from Minnesota State University in Mankato MN and then began working for a Big-8 accounting firm Peat Marwick. In 1982, Larry went out on his own and started Lawrence D. Haugen CPA. He specialized in serving the tax needs of individuals and small businesses. Additional services provided were periodic accounting write-up, payroll reporting, and various business consulting services. Larry is married to Leslie, has one son and three grandchildren. He is currently enjoying semi-retirement, which he says is actually busier than working full-time. Kent Carlson Christina Avery I attended Rasmussen Business School in Eagan and receivedmy Degree in Business Management in1994. From there, I workedfor FilmTec Corporation,Asubsidiary of Dow Chemical for 9 years, whereIformed my experience in Administration, Inside Sales and Human Resourses. Those roles taught me many life skills for anEntrepreneuralcareer change. I chose to go back to school for my Real Estate License in 2001. As an independant Contractor, I have spent the past 9 yearslearning the effective ways of Marketing, Prospecting, Client Relations and Referral Retention. Ihave held many leadership roles such as President, Vice President and Education Advisor in BNI(Business Networking International) and participated in many Non for Profit and Charity Committies in our community such as Homes for the Heart, Habitat for Humanity andSpare Key. As much gratification that my career has given me over the years, nothing compares to the love for my family! I married my husband Steve, 6 years ago and have 3 beautiful and amazing little girls, Alexa (5), Eliana (3) and Isabella (1).

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