About Us

Truly exceptional service from a staffing and recruitment partner you can trust

Our commitment to learning, listening and reacting to your requirements is a key component in your success – and ours.

Next Level was founded on the principle that providing exceptional customer service and working with integrity is critical. We build partnerships with our clients and employees based on trust and focusing on the growth of your business or your career.

Our business philosophy is straight forward:

  • Listen to our clients
  • Take the time to build a relationship
  • Focus on what we do best
  • Treat each individual’s opinions and feedback with respect
  • Provide open and honest communication
  • Approach each interaction with ethics and integrity

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Our History

Next Level began in 1968 as a Manpower Franchise by Ron Dorau. Ron’s son, John joined the business in 1986 and worked for his father until Ron’s passing in 1998. John purchased the family business and ran it until 2009, when he sold it back to Manpower Corporate.

In 2009 John launched Next Level Staffing along with two of his key employees, Paul Ladson and Shannon Jaskolski. Shannon had been hired as a staffing specialist in 2002 and rose to Vice President of staffing at the time of the transition. Paul started in 2003 as Vice President of Professional Services and remains in that position today.

Today, Paul and Shannon run the day to day operations of their respective divisions while John remains President and oversees the company.

Together they have over 62 years in the staffing business supporting the Southeastern Wisconsin area.


Our Management Team:

John Dorau, President – CEO

John owned and operated a successful local Manpower Franchise in Southeast Wisconsin for more than 20 years. In 2009 he sold that business in order to start a new company. That new company is Next Level, a company that strives to provide services to its clients and employees at a new level. As owner and President, John is responsible for the overall operations of the company, including compliance with all legal and financial obligations. John ensures that Next Level employees are held to the highest level of integrity, ethical standing, and are committed to providing the client with the best possible service.

Paul Ladson, Vice President – Professional Operations

Paul brings over 20 years of professional staffing experience to Next Level Professional. His background and expertise in the Midwest and California as a manager, trainer and leader helps him successfully oversee the development and implementation of the Professional business line. Paul’s primary focus is managing and developing professional operations. This includes building critical client partnerships, new lines of business and sourcing and identifying candidates seeking new careers within Leadership roles, Human Resources Management, Engineering, and Professional disciplines.

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Shannon Jaskolski, Vice President – Staffing Operations

Shannon brings over 15 years of full-service staffing industry experience to Next Level. She has been instrumental in building long-standing client relationships through successful placements and exceptional customer service. Shannon’s primary focus is the development of clerical and industrial business combined with the management of staffing operations and marketing.

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