OUR “WHY”
Commercialization nationwide is at an all time high.
According to American Farmland Trust, 24.4 million farmland acres will be commercialized if left unchecked by 2040. That’s the size of the entire state of South Carolina!
Active voluntary public access programs foster access to private lands while providing an income stream for agriculturalists. With over 30 million acres available nationwide (and growing!) the systems in place require modernization.
Our leadership
We are on a mission to unite society with nature. Our user-friendly interface is your gateway to locating and booking public access opportunities, specifically dedicated to outdoor recreation and adventure.
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CEO/Co-Founder
Justin Neal is an accomplished entrepreneur and passionate outdoorsman. Raised in rural North Carolina, his love for the outdoors began at an early age. After high school, Justin enlisted in the U.S. Army to become a Special Operations Ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment. During his tour(s) of military service, Justin honed his leadership skills and developed a strong sense of discipline and determination that he carries with him to this day. In 2023, Justin co—founded GOVRAX. As CEO, Justin has brought his passion for the outdoors and his expertise in business to create a successful and innovative company. Justin is an advocate for outdoor conservation and sustainability, working to preserve natural spaces and wildlife for future generations to enjoy. In his personal life, Justin enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping.
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COO/Co-Founder
Taylor Cassat is a Navy Special Operations veteran with over a decade of experience in operations management and cybersecurity. Taylor served with the National Security Agency and Navy SEAL Teams as a senior intelligence analyst, collecting information to plan kinetic action against high level targets of interest for National Security purposes. Taylor deployed three times with Navy SEAL Teams to Africa and Afghanistan. After departing the military in 2021, Taylor has worked exclusively with startups for growth and partnerships development. Taylor is a passionate outdoorsman from the state of Arkansas, the duck hunting capital of the world. He spends his duck seasons on the Cache river with his black lab, Kayce. GOVRAX is Taylor’s way to help influence conservation of those natural resources he holds so dear – both the waterfowl and GTR’s of Arkansas as they both continue to have impact from commercial development and overharvesting.