SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 30, 2026

GOVX AND THE ANAHEIM DUCKS ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP

“We’re honored to partner with GOVX to recognize and give back to the incredible community heroes who serve and protect us every day”

-Chad Watson, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks and GOVX, the online shopping platform exclusively for current and former military, first responders, emergency medical professionals, educators and other government service personnel, announced today an official multi-year partnership recognizing GOVX as the Presenting Partner of the Ducks’ Salute to Those Who Serve initiative.


As part of the Salute to Those Who Serve initiative, the Ducks honor the service of Southern California’s active-duty military and veterans before every home game. The partnership expands on GOVX’s continued ticketing relationship, providing single-game ticket discounts to a deserving community of Americans of service.


“We’re honored to partner with GOVX to recognize and give back to the incredible community heroes who serve and protect us every day,” said Chad Watson, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Anaheim Ducks. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to gratitude, service, and community, and we’re excited to create meaningful moments that celebrate those who sacrifice so much for others. Together with GOVX, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on these heroes and thank them for everything they do for our community.”

GOVX branding will be integrated throughout all home games, including pregame recognition on the carpet during the National Anthem, in-game video board and social media features and in-arena LED signage.


“We're proud to stand alongside the Ducks in celebrating the service and sacrifice of our nation's active-duty military, veterans, and first responders all season long, and in the years ahead," said Aaron Pelander, Chief Brand Officer of GOVX. "We're grateful for the Ducks’ genuine commitment to those who serve our country and communities every day and are excited about the impact that this expanded partnership will have."


The partnership will also include “Thank You” signs at Military Appreciation, Law Enforcement Appreciation, Healthcare Appreciation, and Fire & Rescue Appreciation nights at Honda Center, giving fans the opportunity to recognize and express gratitude to the community heroes in their lives for their service and sacrifice.


About GovX

GOVX is dedicated to serving those who serve our country and communities – military service members, first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical professionals, and other government service personnel. With a customizable suite of solutions, GOVX provides leading brands who share in this mission with a unique opportunity to support this deserving audience. Through the flagship marketplace, GOVX.com, brands can authentically reach a growing community of 11M+ members with their own storefront. More than 2K trusted brands currently have a storefront on GOVX.com, offering unbeatable deals to those who serve. With the proprietary verification app, GOVX ID, brands can easily enable service member discounts within the checkout flow of their own sites. More than 5K brands currently utilize GOVX ID technology to honor service members. By leveraging GOVX marketing services solutions, brands can effectively amplify their products or services within an engaged and exclusive community and reinforce their support for Americans who make a difference. In addition to providing unmatched value to those who serve, GOVX also donates a portion of every order to non-profits who serve the military and first responder community. To date, over $2.5M has been donated through the GOVX Gives Back initiative. For more information, visit https://www.govx.com.


ABOUT THE ANAHEIM DUCKS

The Anaheim Ducks were born in 1992 and played their first-ever game on October 8th, 1993 at Honda Center (then Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim). One of 32 NHL franchises located throughout the United States and Canada, the Ducks have played to over 90% capacity crowds in their history at the 17,174-seat Honda Center. On June 20, 2005, the Ducks franchise was purchased by Orange County residents Henry and Susan Samueli. By securing the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history in 2007, the club also became the first team from California to win hockey’s ultimate prize. The Ducks have reached the Conference Finals five times (2003, 2006, 2007, 2015 & 2017) and the Stanley Cup Final twice (2003 & 2007). The club has won six Pacific Divisions titles in franchise history, including five straight from 2013-17. To learn more about the team, visit https://www.nhl.com/ducks/.


CHRIS BOHNERT - CPO

Chris joined GOVX in 2015, bringing more than 15 years of product, marketing and general management experience in the consumer internet space. As head of Product at GOVX, Chris leads product management, design and business intelligence for the entire product portfolio.


Chris began his career at Active Network in 2002 and helped grow the company from start-up to a successful IPO in 2011. During his time at Active Network, Chris managed several teams and product-lines, including the flagship media property, Active.com and the eCommerce division.


In 2012, Chris joined Takelessons, an online education marketplace matching students with qualified teachers. As VP of Product and Technology, he led a cross-functional team, including engineering, product management and design.


Chris earned a BA from the University of Arizona and an MBA from San Diego State University.

ADAM HOMZE - VP ENGINEERING

Adam joined GOVX in 2014 as the Vice President of Software Development and is responsible for leading the software development group, how our applications are built, and scaling the GOVX tech stack.


Since 2005, Adam has actively participated in the growth phase of several startups; holding multiple technical and leadership positions. Over that time, he has developed a wide range of skills to tackle the challenges inherent in building technology companies.


Adam earned a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego.

AARON PELANDER - CHIEF BRAND OFFICER

As the leader of the Brand Marketing team at GOVX, Aaron is responsible for crafting and executing a comprehensive brand strategy that supports GOVX’s business goals and mission. Working closely with the wider marketing and creative teams, Aaron brings the GOVX identity to life through creative storytelling, consistent brand messaging, strategic marketing channel investments, impactful partnerships and sponsorships, and alignment with key non-profit organizations, all aimed at increasing GOVX brand awareness and recall.


Before joining GOVX in 2014, Aaron held senior marketing and management roles at the Active Network and Provide Commerce. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Arizona and his MBA from San Diego State University.

CAROL SCHNUGG - CFO

Carol serves as Chief Financial Officer for GOVX and oversees all financial, accounting and administrative matters for the Company as well as negotiating and administrating Brand-Partners’ wholesale pricing. Prior to joining GOVX, she served as Controller for Billabong’s Sector 9 company, where she oversaw its acquisition by Billabong and was recruited to oversee all financial and accounting matters along with managing its e-commerce site.


Carol previously owned and operated her own accounting and tax practice and was an accountant with Deloitte & Touche.


Carol received a B.S. in finance from San Diego State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

ALAN COLE - CEO/PRESIDENT

Alan began his career as co-founder and President of DELTYME Corporation, a San Diego-based web services firm working with national clients including Target, Cisco Systems, Costco and Garden Fresh.


After stepping away from an operating role at DELTYME, Alan attended business school at the University of Texas with a focus on entrepreneurial management. During his time in Austin he took on due diligence responsibilities at Gefinor Ventures (an early stage venture firm) and worked in marketing and business development roles in several Austin-area startups including Convio and Metreos.


Alan ultimately moved back to San Diego to join Active Network, where he held executive responsibility for the company's $50M Media + Marketing division. After six years with Active Network, Alan moved on to serve as COO of TakeLessons, an online education marketplace connecting students with qualified teachers. In late 2016, Alan joined GOVX as CEO.

Alan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Santa Clara University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.