Key Team Members
With a diverse range of skills and personalities, the Next Level Solutions team holds the expertise needed to effectively support your back-office capabilities.
Chris King
Managing Partner After gaining years of management and executive-level experience, Chris co-founded Next Level Solutions to help small and medium-sized businesses. Next Level Solutions combines his passion for entrepreneurship with his extensive expertise. Chris graduated from LSU with a bachelor’s degree in business management.
Interesting Fact
In my spare time, I am the President and co-founder of The Cajun Army, Inc., a 501c3 that brings hope to people affected by disasters.
Actively involved in youth, prison and music ministry.
I have 10 very close friends that are on death row.
Cherrié Otillio
Vice President of CFO Services Cherrié has over 20 years of experience in accounting, purchasing, inventory control, B2B transactions and employee training. She enjoys working with different business types and people. Cherrié loves the challenge of working with new clients or industry and putting the pieces together.
Interesting Fact
I have been married for 28 years and have two sons.
I love to travel and spend time with my family.
Jennifer Efferson
Vice President of COO Services Jennifer has over 18 years of management and HR experience. In the last several years of her career, she played a key role in facilitating the successful sale of the firm she had been the Director of Operations and HR at here in Baton Rouge. She then moved on to a purely HR role with the acquiring company in which she supported their many other acquisitions as well as provided HR support to an employee base of hundreds scattered about the country. After some great years there, Jennifer ultimately missed playing a part in making the lives of small business owners easier and is thrilled to have found her new professional home at NLS in which she can do just that.
Interesting Fact
I am a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan, though I will happily cheer for my husband’s Saints when they aren’t playing my birds. Mother of 2 of the sweetest kiddos imaginable.
Carrie Miller, SPHR
HR Advisor With a degree from Stephen F. Austin, Carrie has over 30 years of HR experience and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She joined the Next Level team to utilize her passion for helping business owners successfully deal with HR issues.
Interesting Fact
I worked for three United Way agencies and spent 10 years with the LA Legislative Auditor.
Jacob Davis
Chief Technology Officer With degrees from Johns Hopkins University School of Education and the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Jacob brings a unique perspective to the team with additional experience as a business owner himself. He wants more businesses to be successful and hopes to have a real impact on people through his work at Next Level.
Interesting Fact
I play guitar (not as well as Chris!) and I love experiencing history through travel. I also live in Israel and have been part of the startup community there.
Judy Dettwiller
Staff Accountant Judy joined Next Level Solutions because she loved the work environment and her team members. She earned her accounting degree and MBA from Southeastern Louisiana University.
Interesting Fact
I finished my accounting degree after having children. They were in school and managed to sucker me into being PTA President twice.
Erica Robillard
Business Analyst Erica received her bachelor's degree from LSU and her MBA from St. Mary’s College of California. After working for a major company in California, Erica returned to Louisiana and brought her extensive experience to the Next Level team. She loves the teamwork Next Level emphasizes and the collaborative energy her coworkers bring to the work environment.
Interesting Fact
I gained most of my professional experience working for a Fortune 500 while living in San Francisco. I love to read, watch my kids play sports and travel with my family!
Matt Holt
Business Analyst Matt has degrees and certifications from LSU and Tulane University. Though his background is mostly in Education and Administration, he loves bringing this knowledge and his many life experiences to the field of business and accounting. His passion is helping other people learn and grow and being part of a great team. In his free time he enjoys playing music, cycling and spending time with family.
Interesting Fact
In college, I spent a year in Europe and got to celebrate Christmas north of the arctic circle!
Hayley King
Senior Business Analyst Hayley received her bachelor’s degree in Business Management from LSU. As a business analyst, she works closely with clients to find opportunities and ways to improve their operations.
Interesting Fact
Since I was three years old, I’ve only missed eight LSU home games.
Mallory King
Senior Staff Accountant Mallory is an LSU alumna with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and is currently furthering her education through LSU's MBA program. She began her career at Next Level Solutions as an Accounting Intern and, through dedication and skill, has ascended to the role of Senior Staff Accountant. In this position, Mallory takes the lead on multiple accounts and plays a pivotal role in supervising the activities of other accounting staff members.
Interesting Fact
I was born with only one kidney!
Jonathan Perrien
Staff Accountant Jonathan graduated from LSU with a bachelor’s degree in finance in 2023. He joined the NLS team in December of 2022 and enjoys learning about a variety of businesses. In his spare time, you can find him working out, watching sports and watching movies with his family.
Interesting fact
I have a big family with 5 siblings
Revonda Kirby
Senior AI Advisor Revonda Kirby is a seasoned expert in nonprofit management, business operations, and legislative advocacy, with a significant background in disaster response, AI applications, and trauma care. Her vast experience extends to leading change, restructuring organizations, and enhancing client performance. At Next Level Solutions, she focuses on educating leaders on AI and enhancing data-driven decisions. She holds a Juris Doctor, has studied Cyber Security at Loyola University, and boasts a diverse set of endorsements from Public Speaking to Research.
Interesting fact
I am a K9 Handler for a search and rescue team.
Shadi Abrusley
Senior Business AnalystShadi Abrusley, a Lake Charles, LA native and graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School and McNeese State University, has dedicated his career to his family's business and entrepreneurship, founding his own successful venture in 2005. In early 2023, he joined the Next Level Solutions team as a Senior Business Analyst, bringing extensive experience in small business management, insurance and real estate. Outside of work, Shadi enjoys precious moments with his wife and two lively toddlers. He is committed to contributing his knowledge and expertise to NLS, collaborating with clients to develop enduring solutions for sustained success.
Jennifer Hummel
Senior Business Analyst Jennifer earned a Master’s in Business Administration from SLU and a Bachelor's in Marketing, with certifications as a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®). Bringing over 30 years of HR experience, including roles at Fortune 500 companies like Kellogg Company and Autoliv, Inc., Jennifer joined Next Level Solutions to apply her strategic HR expertise to support small businesses.
Interesting Fact
Jennifer performed (danced) in 7 Super Bowl halftime shows.
Daniel Otillio
Accounting Intern Daniel received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Louisiana Tech University in 2023. After graduating, he transitioned his career path and joined Next Level Solutions in January 2024, embracing the change wholeheartedly. The attention to detail honed in Graphic Design has enabled him to swiftly grasp the fundamentals of accounting and excel in the technology department. Daniel continues to improve in his new career and is excited about the upward trajectory ahead.
Interesting Fact
Daniel and his fiancé got engaged after only 10 months together.
“Being part of Next Level means I get to make a real difference for businesses and the lives of people they touch. We’re real people who care about a business’s success.”
"I chose to work with Next Level Solutions because of the great work ethic, friendly culture, atmosphere and the exposure to businesses across the world. Each person on our team has a vast amount of knowledge and expertise, and they’re always happy to help further your understanding. We all have the same passion and goal in helping clients and their businesses succeed to their fullest potential."
“We work together as a team, and our clients receive a team of support rather than just one representative serving them.”