VERIFICATION SOLUTIONS

Honor verified members of communities that serve with discounts on your site

Instantly and securely verify customer eligibility for exclusive discounts on your own retail website.

PARTNER WITH GOVX
Fast and Comprehensive

100% coverage and most verifications happen in real-time in under a minute.

Mobile Friendly

Fully responsive across all devices with a mobile friendly design.

Secure

Oath 2.0 protocol and JWT authentication protects customer data.

Customizable

Own the experience with your branding and messaging and limit verification to the specific groups you want to target.

Protect Against Fraud

Protect your discount from fraudulent use by non-eligible customers.

Easy To Deploy

Integrates easily and seamlessly into any website or application. Learn more about GOVX ID.

WHO DO WE VERIFY?

MILITARY

Current and former members of the U.S. military, including active duty, veterans, reservists

MILITARY FAMILIES

Military families including spouses and children

FIREFIGHTERS & EMS

Current and former federal, state, and local fire and emergency responders

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Current and former federal, state, and local law enforcement

MEDICAL

Medical professionals including doctors, nurses, EMS, and EMT's

GOVERNMENT

Federal, state, and local government employees

TEACHERS

Teachers at all levels including college, high school, grade school, and elementary school

GovX ID is on Shopify

Launch a military or first responder discounts in minutes with our Shopify app.

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SUCCESS STORIES

"Benchmade is proud to partner with GOVX. Our shared values and commitment to giving back to the deserving service community are a solid foundation upon which we have built a relationship that delivers true value to all parties, most importantly to the men and women who keep us safe every day."

GREG HALL, SR. MILITARY,
FEDERAL AND LE CHANNEL MANAGER
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"The GOVX Shopify app made switching identity verification providers incredibly simple, and adding GORUCK’s product line to GOVX Marketplace took just a few minutes and a couple of clicks. GOVX really is just a great partner."

GREG HALL, SR. MILITARY,
FEDERAL AND LE CHANNEL MANAGER
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"The savings that we realize with free-of-charge verification allows us to make it possible for more everyday heroes to enjoy much needed time away from their stressful jobs. We look forward to continuing to partner with GOVX to bring even more deserving members of the service community aboard Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. "

CHRIS IVY,
PRESIDENT, MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
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"The GOVX membership is right in our sweet spot, and we love being able to honor and thank this incredible service community with meaningful discounts on goods that people rely on every day to do their jobs or pursue their passions."

NATASHA MOZDEN,
KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER
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"The Padres are proud of our strong ties to the military and first responder community. We sell more tickets to the military than any team in the league, and we have GOVX to thank for making verification fast, easy, and reliable. The money we save on verification allows us to offer a significant discount and expand our support for the very deserving military and first responder community. "

ERIK GREUPNER,
CEO, SAN DIEGO PADRES
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"GOVX and Jocko Fuel? It’s a force multiplier. We’re not just selling supplements, we are fueling our nation’s finest—the men and women who wake up every day and step into harm’s way to protect and serve our citizens, our communities, and our country. Our partnership with GOVX lets us reach more of these warriors who demand the best from themselves and their nutrition. Our values are aligned: discipline, excellence, and service. And that’s exactly what we are doing together. GOOD!"

Jocko Willink

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"Working with GOVX to implement the verification system on our Spy Optic Standard Issue site was a pleasure!


Using GOVX ID made the implementation fast and fool-proof. Our customers are provided with a safe verification and a quick and easy-to-use experience. GOVX was responsive and easy to work with every step of the way."

SPY OPTIC STANDARD ISSUE

"GOVX has been an outstanding Military verification partner since day one of the Carolina Country Music Fest.


Their platform and team are first class. Their platform allows a seamless process for us to pass along our gratitude in the form of discounts to past and present military personnel."

CAROLINA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

"GOVX has been a great partner for us. Their verified platform provides active military, veterans and first responders to access discounted tickets.


Each year it’s one of ways we say thanks military and first responders in our community."

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Marketplaces Matter

Find out Why

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  • Marketplace adoption and growth trends
  • Marketplace challenges and opportunities
  • What the future holds for marketplaces
  • AI adoption trends, concerns, and opportunities
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WBR

Marketplaces Matter

Find out Why

Download the latest Worldwide Business Research (WBR) report on retail eCommerce and discover how retailers are finding growth opportunities by leveraging eCommerce Marketplaces and AI.

In this FREE 24-page PDF, you’ll learn from your retail peers about:

  • Marketplace adoption and growth trends
  • Marketplace challenges and opportunities
  • What the future holds for marketplaces
  • AI adoption trends, concerns, and opportunities
DOWNLOAD THE FREE WBR REPORT
WBR

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.

AMBER MILLER - CRO

Amber joined GOVX in early 2014 to head up marketing and member acquisition. She has been leading the Ecommerce efforts since 2016 focusing on the 2 most important customers at GOVX: our deserving members and the brands that provide outstanding products to members.


Prior to GOVX, Amber worked at Active Network for close to 10 years developing a business unit responsible for selling and fulfilling advertising for some of the world’s top endurance events.


Amber holds an MBA from University of San Diego and a B.A from University of California, San Diego.

JOEL PASION - CCO

As Chief Creative Officer, Joel oversees all branding, web, print and other design requirements of the Company. Prior to joining GOVX, he served as Chief Creative Officer for AnyArt, Inc., which operates the AnyArt e-commerce website. Before that, he served as Creative Director for ClosingCorp, a real estate data provider serving large banks and real estate companies. Prior to ClosingCorp, Joel was the Creative Director for Epic Cycle Interactive, a San Diego web and design agency working with major league sports teams.


Before relocating to San Diego, Joel taught web, multimedia and technology courses at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He earned a B.A. in Biology from St. John’s University.

ROB MORRISON - CTO

Rob serves as CTO for GOVX and oversees all software development associated with the GOVX.com Web site as well as integrations with Vendor-Partner ERP/ecommerce platforms.


Prior to joining GOVX, Rob was a Partner with Kore Technologies, where he architected and developed the company’s ecommerce web platform used by large institutions to facilitate transactions through integrations with large enterprise systems.


Prior to joining Kore Technologies, Rob was a technical lead with Intuit, which owns Quicken, QuickBooks and other financial and accounting software applications.


Prior to his work at Intuit, Rob was Manager of Advanced Product Development for Epicor where he managed a large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system designed for Microsoft BackOffice.


Rob received a B.S. in Computer Sciences from East Carolina 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.