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In 2017, licenses with the U.S. service academies were added. In 2019, the company expanded into college and university licenses, followed by professional league partnerships with the NBA, NHL, and English Premier League in 2021, and the WNBA, NHLPA, and international soccer organizations in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\nIn 2024, the Collegiate Licensing Company recognized Desert Cactus as one of the top 10 licensees in the non-apparel category \u2014 reflecting both our performance and our commitment to excellence across every partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Present Day<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Today, as we expand our reach through new licensing agreements with national soccer federations and global clubs, Desert Cactus remains focused on what matters most: building trusted partnerships, ensuring brand integrity, and creating products that connect people to the teams they love.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/div>2004<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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What began in 2004 as a college student\u2019s idea has grown into a leading name in the officially licensed products industry. Founder Joe Stefani recognized an opportunity to bring authenticity, creativity, and quality to licensed merchandise \u2014 starting with Greek organizations and expanding far beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/i><\/div>2012<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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By 2012, Desert Cactus officially launched, entering the marketplace with direct-to-consumer sales of apparel and flags. From the beginning, the company\u2019s mission was clear: to deliver licensed products that combine creative design, premium quality, and operational excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/i><\/div>2017<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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In 2017, licenses with the U.S. service academies were added. In 2019, the company expanded into college and university licenses, followed by professional league partnerships with the NBA, NHL, and English Premier League in 2021, and the WNBA, NHLPA, and international soccer organizations in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\nIn 2024, the Collegiate Licensing Company recognized Desert Cactus as one of the top 10 licensees in the non-apparel category \u2014 reflecting both our performance and our commitment to excellence across every partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Present Day<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Today, as we expand our reach through new licensing agreements with national soccer federations and global clubs, Desert Cactus remains focused on what matters most: building trusted partnerships, ensuring brand integrity, and creating products that connect people to the teams they love.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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OUR TEAM<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Joe Stefani<\/h3><\/div>President & Co-Founder, Desert Cactus<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Brad Schweitzer<\/h3><\/div>Senior Director of Business Strategy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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