We Treat Clients Like Family—Because It Started With Family
After more than a decade at the helm, IGNITE Local’s founder Brad Vorhees is officially passing the torch to his son and co-founder, Justin, who will now serve as CEO.
This is more than a leadership transition—it’s a continuation of the heartbeat behind Ignite Local: building a business that values people over profits, results over rhetoric, and long-term trust over fleeting wins.
From Founder to Future
Brad brought decades of wisdom, discernment, and faith-led leadership to every corner of this company. His foundation was built upon these cornerstones:
✔ Do business by the Golden Rule
✔ Care deeply for clients and team
✔ Build lasting value for businesses
Now, Justin brings that same DNA forward—with a new edge of energy, vision, and innovation.
We’re not just continuing the mission. We’re expanding it—with a focus on:
- Cutting-edge tools, AI-enhancements, and efficient automation
- Scalable systems for growing teams and greater accountability
- Expanding service offerings to meet client needs and market trends
- Adapting to changes in the industry and local business environments
- Giving back by investing in Entrepreneurial Leadership Development (ELD), our non-profit partner that provides microloans, mentorship, and training to entrepreneurs in underserved communities domestically and abroad.
As Dennis Braun, one of the Client Success Managers at IGNITE Local, put it:
“Leadership at Ignite Local is unlike anything I’ve been part of. They value people and relationships. They truly care.”
Dan Trubak, Web Presence Consultant overseeing the Midwest, had this to say:
“I know I have made sacrifices (monetary and time) to do what is best for my client. IGNITE is about the long term and NOT the quick buck… the entire culture is addictive. Everyone wants to help each other and grow together. We always want what is best.”
From a client’s perspective, Buttera Motors left this review seven years ago and they continue to choose us every month for their marketing needs:
“Buttera Motors has been working with Ignite Local since March 2015, and we have been very pleased with the results. We really appreciate the professionalism and one-on-one attention we get on our account. Although our business has been around for over 60 years, we still need to get the word out to those who do not know we exist. Ignite Local has done a great job providing the new business we were looking for.”
We’re not changing who we are. We’re doubling down on what works—and taking it further.
To our team, our clients, and our future:
Let’s grow.
