Leads Near Me Acquired by Marketing Entrepreneur Jonathan Long, with Strategic Partnership from Aaron Stokes
ATLANTA, GA — October 23, 2025 — Leads Near Me, a leading digital marketing agency for the automotive repair industry, is proud to announce its acquisition by successful entrepreneur Jonathan (Jono) Long, with Aaron Stokes joining as a strategic partner and investor.
This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Leads Near Me as the company continues its mission to help great auto repair shops connect with great customers—with the greatest of ease.
Meet the New Leadership
Jonathan (Jono) Long
Jono Long brings more than 13 years of experience in digital marketing and leadership, driven by a desire to help businesses grow and succeed. He launched his first digital marketing company while serving as a youth pastor and struggling to make ends meet. What began as a side hustle soon evolved into a national agency serving churches and small businesses across the country.
Earlier this year, Jono fulfilled the dream of selling that business and now brings his experience and passion to Leads Near Me as its new owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
“Leads Near Me has built an incredible foundation helping shop owners grow through digital marketing,” said Jono Long, CEO of Leads Near Me. “Our goal is to expand that impact—bringing fresh ideas, new tools, and unmatched support to help every client succeed at the highest level.”
“Leads Near Me has been doing incredible work for years, and I’m excited to support their growth with additional resources and strategic insight to help even more shop owners achieve success“
Aaron Stokes
Aaron Stokes joins Leads Near Me as an investor and strategic partner, bringing decades of entrepreneurial experience and leadership to the company’s continued growth. A self-made millionaire and serial entrepreneur, Aaron has over 25 years in the auto repair industry and a deep passion for helping small business owners build better lives.
Thomas Hays
continues in his role as Vice President, strategy and supporting the team—just as he always has. Rachel Bordeaux continues serving as Operations Director, leading the day-to-day operations of the team. The entire Leads Near Me team remains in place, ensuring clients continue to experience the same dependable service and strong results they’ve always known.
“This acquisition isn’t about change—it’s about growth,” said Thomas Hays, Vice President of Leads Near Me. “With Jono’s leadership and Aaron’s strategic partnership, we’re doubling down on our mission to deliver more energy, more expertise, and more results for auto repair shops across the country.”
A New Chapter, Same Commitment
Since its founding in 2016, Leads Near Me has helped hundreds of auto repair shops grow through proven marketing strategies, innovative technology, and deep industry expertise. Under its new leadership, the company will continue to build on that foundation while expanding its reach and resources to better serve clients nationwide.
Rachel Bordeaux said “We’ve built an incredible foundation over the years, but what we will be rolling out to customers now will be next level. We can’t wait to show our customers an even greater level of service and commitment”
About Leads Near Me
Leads Near Me is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in websites, Google Ads, SEO, and marketing strategy for automotive repair shops. Since 2016, the company has helped shops across North America increase car count, grow revenue, and strengthen their brands.