SAN DIEGO - JULY 27, 2026

GOVX Partners with ASPCA® and Liberty Home Guard to Raise Over $75,900 for the Gary Sinise Foundation

“On behalf of our founder, Gary Sinise, we are deeply grateful to the GOVX community, ASPCA and Liberty Home Guard for their ongoing partnership to serve the very veterans and first responders who risk their lives every day to defend our freedoms and protect our communities.”

-Jim Ravella, Executive Vice President at the Gary Sinise Foundation

GOVX, the online shopping platform exclusively for current and former military, first responders, emergency medical professionals, and other government personnel is honored to announce its most recent monthly donation through the GOVX Gives Back program. This latest donation – $75,902.00 – was provided to the non-profit organization, the Gary Sinise Foundation. Generated by the support of the GOVX community, this donation was the product of multi-pronged effort combining proceeds of $50,902.00 from orders placed through GOVX.com, and generous supplementary donation matches of $15,000 from Liberty Home Guard, the industry-leading home warranty provider and $10,000 from ASPCA ®.


The mission of the Gary Sinise Foundation is to serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. They accomplish this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.


“On behalf of our founder, Gary Sinise, we are deeply grateful to the GOVX community, ASPCA and Liberty Home Guard for their ongoing partnership to serve the very veterans and first responders who risk their lives every day to defend our freedoms and protect our communities," said Jim Ravella, Executive Vice President at the Gary Sinise Foundation. "Their commitment and compassion for our nation's heroes and their families are values that align perfectly with our mission, and we are so grateful for their support.”

GOVX’s monthly donation is part of the ongoing GOVX Gives Back charitable initiative, raising funds for non-profits serving the military and first responder community. Through the program, a portion of the proceeds from every single order made through GOVX.com are donated to that month’s non-profit organization.


“The Gary Sinise Foundation sets the gold standard for honoring and uplifting America’s heroes.” said Alan Cole, GOVX CEO. “On behalf of the entire GOVX community—our team, esteemed GOVX Gives Back partners, and the millions of service members we serve—we are deeply honored to contribute to their mission.”


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 12M+ 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 $3M has been donated through the GOVX Gives Back initiative. For more information, visit https://www.govx.com.


ABOUT THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION

The Gary Sinise Foundation was established under the philanthropic direction of actor Gary Sinise, who has been an advocate of America’s defenders for over four decades. The Foundation’s mission is to serve America by honoring its defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. The Foundation’s four philanthropic pillars of focus are R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment), Relief and Resiliency, First Responders, and Arts & Entertainment.


Through these programs, the Gary Sinise Foundation creates and supports unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities. For more information, please visit www.garysinisefoundation.org.


ABOUT ASPCA®

Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals. One million supporters strong, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of rescue, adoption, horse protection, and animal welfare, and works to rescue animals from neglect and cruelty, pass humane laws, and share resources with shelters nationwide. For more information, please visit www.aspca.org.


ABOUT LIBERTY HOME GUARD

Liberty Home Guard is one of the nation's most trusted home warranty providers, offering flexible coverage for home systems and appliances in all 50 states. Named Best Overall Home Warranty Provider by U.S. News & World Report, Liberty Home Guard is committed to protecting homeowners with cut-through technology and exceptional service when it matters most. Learn more at www.libertyhomeguard.com.

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.