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PUBLISHER/FOUNDER JASON UNDERBERG CO-FOUNDER BRIAN KOVENER EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MICHAEL SCIVOLI EDITORIAL ASSISTANT ABBY MONTANEZ SENIOR DESIGNER CHRISTINE CHIMENTO PHOTOGRAPHERS MAGED SAMUEL JEREMY SMITH ELLEN VON UNWERTH CONTRIBUTING WRITERS LOANNIE DAO KAROLINA DEHNHARD BRENNA HOLLAND JACKIE MAGURNO DAVID TAWIL S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 PUBLISHER'S LETTER J A S O N U N D E R B E R G P U B L I S H E R / F O U N D E R The publisher takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or claims of any advertiser in this publication. The advertiser is solely responsible for the info, statements, claims or warranties mentioned in their advertorial or advertisement. Reproduction of, or use without written permission of the publisher, of editorial, periodical, or design content of any manner is strictly prohibited. A UNITY MEDIA GROUP PUBLICATION 78 JOHN MILLER WAY SUITE 324, KEARNY, NJ 07032 201-850-1300 Visit www.vuenj.com for our exclusive blog. e greatest gi in life is being able to do what you love every day. e past several years that I've been publishing VUE Magazine have been some of the greatest of my life. Aside from the incredible people I've met and journeys I've taken, the most rewarding part is sharing the stories with our thousands of readers each and every issue. But today, that gi has taken me further than I had ever imagined. is issue marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life and my business as I expand VUE Magazine to where it all began, Monmouth County, New Jersey—a place so near and dear to my heart. I grew up in Freehold and like most, spent my summers at the Jersey Shore. From the time I was a kid until my mid-20's, I spent time living in Long Branch, Marlboro, Manalapan and Tinton Falls. I remember leaving Monmouth County aer turning 26 to move north and start my first publication, I was excited, but no matter what success followed, I always longed for my hometown. Fast forward over 10 years later, and I've found my way back. Not only did I purchase my very first home this past November not far from where I grew up, I decided to take VUE along with me. With such a need for a quality, luxury publication in this area, I am proud to bring my greatest work back home. For our tens of thousands of loyal readers in North Jersey, I thank you and I'm personally excited to bring you another year of great content. For my new readers in Monmouth County, we bring you something truly different; a new voice in the media, one in which you can trust and furthermore, be inspired by. Cheers! V U E N J . C O M 26

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