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www.privateairny.com Private Air New York | Spring 2016 24 DIANE WEISBECK Diane Weisbeck was born in New York City and raised in the world of luxury retail. She was an apparel and accessories buyer for Lord & Taylor and a fashion trend analyst and product designer for the NYC corporate office of Saks Fifth Avenue and Marshall Fields. With her many years of experience as a senior buyer for designer apparel, skills as a PR, marketing and branding professional, as well as a public art consultant, Diane is currently translating her expertise into fashioning captivating copywriting of all things luxury. E.J. WEBBER Born in Hungary, Webber attended schools in Europe and came to the U.S. with her family. She learned to fly airplanes in Laos. Extensive travel made it possible for her to experience cultures and places that have given her a perspective on life and writing about it. She is a retired professor of English Literature and former mayor. Wherever she has lived, her interest in education, flying, and love of nature has prevailed. GINA SAMAROTTO When not circling the globe to bring Private Air readers the best in international design and luxury travel, Gina Samarotto can be found in her Hudson Valley home. A lifelong New Yorker, Gina is the founder and principal designer of the award-winning Samarotto Design Group, specializing in both interior design and landscape architecture. Drawing on more than a decade of design experience, Gina writes with a designer's eye to bring art, style and luxury destinations - both home and abroad - to life. CONTRIBUTORS JOSEPH REANEY Joseph Reaney is travel writer who regularly contributes to various international travel publications including Forbes Travel Guide, National Geographic Traveler, USA Today, The Telegraph and Silverkris. He is also the editor-in-chief of the expert travel content writing service World Words which crafts articles that get tourists talking, guides that shape adventures, and websites that boost brands. BRYAN PEELE Bryan Peele is an estate manager extraordinaire, man about town and the founder and president of the Estate Managers Coalition, a non-profit organization that manages the lives and estates of A-listers worldwide. Representing America's most powerful families and ultra-high-net- worth- individuals, EMC members understand how to impeccably manage the homes and lifestyles of the 1%, and they set the standards throughout the industry. RICHARD CRAWFORD New York City resident, Richard Crawford, a native Scotsman, grew up with an innate respect for heritage and appreciation for tradition. Passionate about the lifestyle behind the labels of luxury brands, Crawford presents with authenticity, credibility, charisma and charm. Building an emotional connection with Private Air readers, Crawford ultimately transforms luxury into an enriched experience of life with style. TRICIA DREVETS Tricia Drevets is a freelance writer who specializes in writing about business, education and communication topics. She also teaches theater and public speaking at her local community college. JENNIFER AGRESS Jennifer is a freelance writer and luxury enthusiast who is always on the lookout for the next flight to Paris, a delicious new restaurant, a cold glass of Pinot Grigio and a beautiful sunset. When she's not exploring a new country, Jennifer can usually be found covering luxury travel, art, design and dining for Private Air Luxury Homes Magazine, Private Air NY Magazine, Haute Living Magazine, Upscale Living Magazine, Thrillist and more. After graduating from Furman University in 2009, Jennifer hopped a flight to Milan and spent a year exploring Europe and Africa and hasn't stopped traveling since.

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