SAN DIEGO - APRIL 16, 2026

GOVX Partners with Manly Bands and Active & Fit to Raise Over $63,200 for Folds of Honor

“GOVX has built a remarkable community of those who serve and the brands that stand behind them. Through this partnership, they help provide life-changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members and first responders. Together, we are honoring their sacrifice and ensuring their families know they will never be forgotten.”

-Col Nick Nichols, Folds of Honor President

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 – $63,200.00 – was provided to the non-profit organization, Folds of Honor. Generated by the support of the GOVX community, this donation was the product of multi-pronged effort combining proceeds of $33,200.00 from orders placed through GOVX.com, and generous supplementary donation matches of $15,000 each from Manly Bands, the industry-leading accessories brand and Active & Fit, the flexible and affordable fitness option program.


Folds of Honor's mission provides scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service members. Since 2007, the foundation has awarded over 73,000 scholarships to military and first responder families.


“We are so incredibly grateful to the GOVX team for their continued support of Folds of Honor through the "GOVX Gives Back" initiative,” said Col Nick Nichols, Folds of Honor President. “GOVX has built a remarkable community of those who serve and the brands that stand behind them. Through this partnership, they help provide life-changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members and first responders. Together, we are honoring their sacrifice and ensuring their families know they will never be forgotten.”

“At GOVX, we believe in the strength of community,” said Alan Cole, GOVX CEO. “We are incredibly honored to align our efforts with dedicated partners like Manly Bands and Active & Fit Direct to amplify our reach. Together, we are not just providing financial support, we are delivering a message of gratitude and vital support to the families of our nation’s fallen and disabled heroes.”


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 MANLY BANDS

Manly Bands, founded in 2016, is a leading online retailer of men’s wedding rings, known for bold, unique designs using materials like meteorite, whiskey barrel wood, and dinosaur bone. They offer officially licensed collections from brands like Jack Daniel’s and Lord of the Rings, emphasizing craftsmanship and authenticity. To learn more or shop their products, visit https://manlybands.com.


ABOUT ACTIVE & FIT

The Active&Fit DirectTM program is a flexible and affordable fitness program designed to let you work out your way, with discounted gym membership options, discounts on top health and fitness brands, and more. The program is available to millions of eligible members nationwide through employers, health plans, and benefit hubs.


For $28/month1, choose from over 12,800+ gyms nationwide, with no long-term contracts or annual fees. Plus, you can switch gyms and cancel with ease. To learn more, visit https://www.activeandfitdirect.com today.


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.