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At Next Level Design, our team will be a part of your team because, we can only succeed if our client's succeed. Not only do we have the experience, but when you pair it with our enthusiasm, it sparks excitement.

Give us a call and let the conversation begin, and together we'll head in an exciting new direction...to the Next Level.

	Alex graduated with a BB in Business Management from Western Illinois University. He wears many hats at the agency. As a self-taught techie, he has extensive IT experience, both Mac and PC based. He is also the best salesman in the world, at least that's what we keep telling him. Alex owned and operated 317 Market Street Art Gallery in Rockford, IL for many years. He's a workaholic, unless of course, Neil Young is coming to town, then everything can wait.

	We are fortunate to have the artistic talent of Jennifer Barna. She joins our firm after completing a four year degree from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois. She injects the agency with new, fresh, hip ideas and we think she is truly extraordinary. In addition to her many ceramic design awards as a child, she now enjoys making and selling handmade artistic crafts. She is a self-proclaimed 50's junky who enjoys everything from that era; clothing, cars, culture and styles. She also loves watching old movies, film noir from the 40's and 50's, and listening to old rock and roll, especially Elvis. She's even been to Graceland.

	Sharon founded the agency in 1993 following 10 years with GTE Directories. With 26 years in the industry, she knows and speaks the yellow pages. Graduated from Northern Illinios University with a BFA in Illustration/Design. She's also a talented fine artist and savvy about business and real estate. Home is with her husband, Alex, and pups, Hank and Addie. Few know she is an identical twin, and the second cousin of Tom Bodett of Motel 6 "We'll leave the light on for you" fame.

	Yes, she is closely related to another person who toils at the agency. In addition to entertaining us with her wonderful sense of humor, Fran also has the daily challenge of billing and keeping the office organized. Her resume lists International Harvester, Allstate Insurance Company, and Weyerhaeuser as a few of the companies who have benefited from her organizational skills and attention to service. When not working, you may find her at the See's Candies store down the street. She claims the car just drives itself there.