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theCURRENTISSUE #12 • Q4 • FALL 2017

Regardless of what business you’re in or where you live, we can all agree that if something is not working right, it needs to be fixed. At Host, we take it a step further. If we have an opportunity to add value for our customers, we officially consider the system flawed, and we’re going to work toward making it right.

Every one of our team members is committed to this strategy. The Dalai Lama said, “Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.”

A pebble thrown into a pond generates small ripples. If you continue throwing pebbles, those rings of circles become little waves. If someone else is throwing pebbles beside you, the effect doubles. Those little waves build upon one another, building into bigger waves that begin to erode the shore. Eventually, those big waves change the shoreline and disrupt the status quo.

But unlike the Dalai Lama’s tranquil image of throwing a pebble in isolation, we now have almost 500 people

throwing pebbles, and all those ripples are building upon each other. Each time a new skill is mastered, a Statement of Facts is issued, a KPI is improved, a financial statement is issued, a railcar is cleaned, or a mistake is made right, another pebble is thrown in the lake.

At Host, our individuals are constantly throwing pebbles in the pond. Our ripples are building and synchronizing to form the giant wave we make as a team. Together, we’re making an impact. In fact, some of our team members are no longer throwing pebbles, but ROCKS that make a big splash!

The takeaway here is that each team member’s efforts are critical to reaching our goal of providing REAL solutions to “fix” our fragmented industry. Just because something is still working doesn’t mean it’s working the right way.

As we look toward 2018, I can promise I’ll be throwing pebbles until my arms stop working. But without the help of the team, the pebbles I throw don’t make an impact. I’m proud of where we are, but more than that, I’m excited about where we’re going, and I’m humbled to be a member of this team.

FROM THE BRIDGE

Adam Anderson, President and CEO

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SUNRISE IN SOUTH FLORIDA WINS QUARTERLY PHOTO CONTEST

HOST OPENS HOST LOGISTICS, LLC TO PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH FULL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The team formerly known as CWT Commodities (USA) joined Host in September 2017 to form Host Logistics, LLC, based in Garden City, NY. This new division of Host provides full supply chain management services, including cargo movement, stevedore/terminal contracting, warehousing, and supervision.

Host Logistics Executive Vice President Anton Posner and Senior Vice President Margo Brock, along with their team will continue building on their well-established relationships and reputation for excellence in dry bulk and break bulk supply chain management.

The purpose of Host Logistics is to deliver solutions with the most value to Host’s clients, using Host Terminals, as well as the company’s partners and friends in the industry. “We do things differently at Host,” says Host CEO Adam Anderson. “We provide REAL solutions. We focus on customer needs, while adding value, not cost, to every operation. If there’s another company that can help, a partnership we can form, or an investment we can make to improve the solution, we will find it.”

“That’s why we formed Host Logistics. Anton, Margo, and their team have an excellent reputation for discovering creative ways to reach customers’ goals, while bringing many new ideas and strategies to the table. I look forward to combining their skill sets with Host Terminals, Host Marine, and Host Agency.”

Anton and Margo are both graduates of the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler and bring over 25 years of logistics and supply chain management experience to serve Host clients.

GOING THE EXTRA MILE ON I-595

While our South Florida team was performing stevedoring operations for a coal ship this August, we got a call that a truck spilled two to three tons of coal on I-595. Although it wasn’t Host’s responsibility, we knew it was in our customer’s best interest to get the mess cleaned up as quickly as possible. Within a half hour, we had the DOT close three of the four lanes on the highway, and we had twelve team members on the scene with brooms, shovels, and trash bags. The spill was cleared in an hour and a half!

Our team was quite dirty afterward, but they were happy to know they went the extra step for our customer, minimizing cost and downtime.

We’re very proud of our South Florida team for continually providing exceptional service and REAL solutions. They show what we mean when we say, “Your goals are our goals.”

Congratulations to the winner of Host’s photo contest this quarter, Godfrey Wynter!

Thank you to everyone who participated and voted. Of our ten finalists, Godfrey’s picture “Sunrise in South Florida” took 25% of the votes.

Operations Manager, Godfrey Wynter, took this photo during an early morning at work in Port Everglades. This was his first time entering the contest!

Host Terminals’ South Florida team celebrates after coal cleanup

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HOST REACHES 4 MILLION TONS AT LOUIS DREYFUS TERMINAL

As of October 23rd, we passed four million metric tons of grain loaded since we started operations at the Louis Dreyfus Terminal in Baton Rouge, LA on January 23rd. On November 26th, we finished loading our 100th ship. Congratulations to our team there, and thank you for all your great work!

“Every day is a team effort, and I’m very proud of the team we have at LDC,” says Terminal Manager Kevin Cochran. “Their commitment to reaching our goals, maintaining a safe environment, and adding value is exceptional. We’re eager to keep moving forward!”

MILESTONES THIS QUARTER

HOST AGENCY OFFICES SET ALL-TIME SHIP COUNT RECORDS

Due to increased cruise and yacht vessel traffic and the re-opening of Texas ports after Hurricane Harvey, Host Agency offices in Houston (47 ships), South Florida (31 ships), Sabine (25 ships), and South Carolina (15 ships) each set all-time ship count records in October!

Additionally, fueled by booming coal exports, our Norfolk and Baltimore offices also set records for highest ship counts. Norfolk had the most in over a decade with 71 ships in October, and our Baltimore office had their busiest month ever in August with 45 vessels.

Executive Vice President Finn Host says it was a team effort. “Everyone pitched in to make sure we still provided the Host level of service on every vessel. Our agents really rose to the challenge, and I’m very proud of the team.”

ANOTHER SWEET MILESTONE FOR BALTIMOREThis October, our Baltimore agents were appointed to the largest sugar shipment ever received east of the

Mississippi River. The NORD MARU carried over 98 million pounds of raw sugar to the Domino Sugar Plant from the southern Africa nations of Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.

ENVIVA CHESAPEAKE REACHES 6-MILLION-TON MILESTONE

Our Host Terminals team at Enviva Chesapeake passed six million metric tons of exported wood pellets on October 27, 2017 while loading the MV Beks Munevver.

Enviva is the world’s largest producer of wood pellets, and Chesapeake is their largest export facility...making this the largest export milestone of any wood pellet terminal in the world!

We’re honored to play a role in Enviva’s operations, both in Chesapeake, VA and Wilmington, NC.

“This is a major milestone, and we would not have been able to achieve it without our hardworking team,” says Mid-Atlantic General Manager Randy Gleason. “I look forward to passing many more milestones in the future with Host and Enviva.”

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MEET YOUR MATESJonathan Ricks

Host Terminals, Mid-Atlantic Regional Operator, Chesapeake, VA

Jonathan just got back to Chesapeake, VA from a three-week trip to Baltimore, MD, where he spent time working at two of Host’s operations. This type of travel is normal for him. He’s a member of Host’s Mid-Atlantic regional operations team, which sends its operators wherever they can provide the most help among nine different locations.

Jonathan began working at Host as an operator for the Enviva Biomass

terminal in Chesapeake two and a half years ago. Prior to joining us, he worked in manufacturing, assembling chainsaws and gear boxes. “I was sick of the routine,” he explains. “Host was a whole new world for me. I fell in love with the maritime industry, and I’m still learning something new every day. It’s exciting.”

Jonathan’s favorite part about being a Mid-Atlantic regional operator is the traveling. He enjoys being able to operate new equipment and meeting new people at each of the different terminals. “I always hear their names when I’m

working at other locations, so I like going to the terminals and meeting the people I’ve heard so much about,” he says.

To be a successful regional operator, Jonathan says a person needs to be a fast learner, attentive, and adaptable. “We’re often sent to new environments, where our surroundings aren’t as familiar to us as they are to our team members who work there every day,” he explains. “We have to be able to pick up on things quickly, especially safety. There are a lot of moving parts. Host trains us to be attentive and always look for more ways to make work safe.”

When it comes to Host as a company, Jonathan’s favorite part is the current growth that we’re experiencing. “Personally, I’ve already grown a lot with Host,” he says. “The company’s progress lets you know there are even more opportunities to move up. It’s very comforting as an employee.”

When Jonathan isn’t working, he enjoys more traveling. He recently visited Los Angeles and Cuba, each for the first time. Jonathan’s nine-year-old son, Cameron, sometimes joins in on the excursions. Last year for Cameron’s birthday, Jonathan took him on a trip to New York, and for his upcoming birthday, he already has tickets booked for the Bahamas. “He’s a good travel buddy,” Jonathan says with a smile.

When he’s not jet-setting, Jonathan enjoys spending time with the rest of his family in Hampton Roads, VA. He has three older sisters and is the youngest of four.

Katlin Smith Host Terminals, Invoicing Associate, Norfolk, VA

Katlin Smith has been a member of the Host family since she was in high school. “During seasonal breaks, I liked to come to work with my mom at Host. I did mostly admin work and anything else that kept a 17-year-old busy,” she says. (Katlin is the daughter of Senior Administrator Keri Jenkins, who has been with Host since 2003). Katlin tackled the tasks of answering phones, filing papers, scanning documents, and wrapping Christmas gifts.

After graduating high school in 2009, Katlin joined the accounting department full-time as an accounts payable associate. “We were small then. There were only six employees in the entire department,” she remembers. She worked there for about a year and a half before transitioning to the disbursement accounts (DA) team with just one other employee. By 2015, the team had grown and Katlin was promoted to DA lead, which made her the “middle woman” between our team and our outside vendors and operations crews. She oversaw the DA process and ensured customers received their final disbursement account accurately and in a timely manner.

In December 2015, she took on the additional task of producing our monthly commodity reports, which are distributed internationally and referenced by renowned research journals. As this project grew and developed under

her care, it eventually became a full-time position, which Katlin trained someone to fill.

In February of 2017, Katlin moved into the invoicing associate position for Host Terminals. She now prepares and books terminal invoices into our accounting system, handling all invoicing for Tradepoint Atlantic. “Host has challenged me throughout the years to work smarter, not harder,” she says. “We’re always finding ways to get the job done more effectively by streamlining processes and procedures. Don’t get me wrong…we still work hard. We just make a greater difference with our efforts.”

When asked what she likes about her job the most, she responded with a smile, “My coworkers.” Katlin gives them all credit for making the work environment fun. “You’re not going to want to come every day if you don’t enjoy it. My coworkers make coming to work easy.”

Katlin’s favorite thing about Host is its growth and the fast-paced environment. “I have witnessed the company grow from 30 or 40 employees to about 350. Almost 500 if you include our part-time team members! It’s exciting, and I’m grateful to be a part of it.” She also appreciates that it’s a family-oriented company.

When she’s not working, Katlin enjoys reading, running half marathons, and playing soccer, a sport she’s played since the age of three. She’s a member of a local coed indoor soccer league, but she also plays outdoor soccer, kickball, and sand soccer.

Katlin has a four-year-old daughter, Reagan, and a kitten named Waffles (named after Reagan’s favorite food). “Yeah…they’re pretty cute,” Katlin says with a smile. “I guess I’ll keep them.”

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Randy GleasonHost Terminals, General Manager Mid-Atlantic Region, Chesapeake, VA

In 2011, Randy Gleason was hired by Host Terminals to oversee the construction of Enviva’s Chesapeake location and to manage operations once built. “It was the perfect fit for me,” he says. “I had years of manufacturing management experience, a LEAN manufacturing background, and I managed a greenfield startup once before. I was intrigued by the maritime business, and excited for something new and different.”

Prior to Host, Randy served in the Marine Corps as an aviation technician, then built Boeing 747s for two years. He later spent 13 years working for a flexible packaging manufacturer in Seattle, Washington. During his time there, he was promoted from supervisor to plant manager, and relocated to Bowling Green, KY as part of the management team overseeing a greenfield startup. In 2000, he moved to Suffolk, Virginia to work for another manufacturing plant, where he was promoted from plant manager to VP of operations during an 11-year tenure.

Today, Randy is the general manager for Host’s Mid-Atlantic region, overseeing more than half of our terminal operations. Each operation has its own terminal manager on site, but Randy makes sure everyone keeps up with KPIs, process improvements, and standard operating procedures. He also helps start operations in the region whenever the company has a new opportunity. His favorite thing about Host is the

culture. “We’re a group of doers,” he says. “We make things happen.”

This year, he developed our regional workforce team. “This is a group of managers and operators who we promoted from within and trained to support new operations and new growth from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charleston, South Carolina,” he explains. “They’re trained on a variety of equipment and they travel wherever they’re needed. It’s a very special team.”

“I couldn’t do it without Regional Operations Manager Scott Rhodes, Regional Maintenance Manager James Spivey, and Regional Admin Scarlett Nahas,” he adds. “It’s definitely a team effort.”

Randy says to do his job you need to have a well-rounded mechanical and technical background. “You also need to have good people management skills,” he says. “Part of my job is to develop the future leaders of the company. If you want someone to be a good, effective leader, you have to manage with humility and compassion. You have to deal with people straight-on. Above all, you have to genuinely care for people and their well-being. The rest just falls into place.”

His favorite part of being a general manager is watching people progress. “I enjoy watching our team members transition to growth beyond what they ever imagined. It’s great to see their confidence build as they take on new roles that benefit the company and the common goal.”

Randy lives in Chesapeake, VA with his wife, Karen. The couple has three daughters, Erin, Shannon, and Molly. When he’s not working, Randy enjoys riding motorcycles and playing pool. This summer, Randy and three friends took their motorcycles on a 4,600-mile round trip, from Virginia Beach to Sturgis, South Dakota, for the “granddaddy of all bike rallies.”

“I’m glad we did it,” he says. “But we might just put the bikes on a trailer next time.”

Chris Voelker Host Agency, Vessel Manager, New Orleans, LA

Before joining Host, Chris worked with the Institute of Trade and Transportation Research as a data analyst. He created models and wrote reports on the movement of commodities in the Southeastern U.S. Sitting at a desk all day, he never saw most of the commodities he studied.

When he found Host’s boarding agent trainee position on Indeed.com, he had no idea what he was getting into. “I had never heard of a boarding

agent,” he laughs. “I just wanted to get outside of the office!”He joined Host Agency’s New Orleans office in March

of 2014, and finally got to see cargo in person as he boarded ships along the Mississippi. “It’s hard work, but it’s the most fun I’ve ever had,” he says. “Sometimes those 3 a.m. boardings get to you, but riding on a launch boat with the wind in your face, knowing your work makes a difference…that makes it all worth it. I love spending days out on the River and meeting people from all over the world.”

In 2016 Chris progressed to the vessel manager position. “It’s just like being an agent, but with more responsibility and

more ships,” he explains. The position requires him to oversee the boarding agents and all the ships our New Orleans office is assigned. In doing this, he emphasizes safety, he makes sure work is distributed evenly among the agents, and he works to prevent any possible problems for the parties involved with each vessel. Chris mentions that time management, leadership, organization, and social skills are all needed to be a successful vessel manager, but says it’s really all about the team. “We have a truly exceptional group down here,” he says. “They’re all passionate people, who never shy away from hard work nor hesitate to go the extra mile.”

Chris says he loves working for Host because the company holds true to its family roots. “We’re growing rapidly, but we’re all making it work and succeeding together,” he says. “My family has a business, so it’s a familiar feeling.” He also appreciates the way everyone cares about each other. “I feel like I can call [Executive Vice President] Finn Host and [Vice President of Agency Operations] Bobby Scott at headquarters for anything, and that’s rare in a lot of companies,” he continues. “There’s a big focus on people at Host.”

Chris, who’s from Covington, LA, met his wife Lucie while getting his master’s degree at the University of Vienna in Austria. When he isn’t seizing the day aboard ships, he and Lucie are preparing for their first child, who will be here in February.

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SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOLLOWING HURRICANE HARVEY

For the second time, Host is fixing up a school in Colombia. (Our first was completed in July 2015.) This time, it’s Centro Educativo Distrital Naraka Jmanctel, which hosts 35 children in grades first through fifth in two classrooms. We’re repairing the floors, walls, windows, ceiling, and bathroom area.

The target completion date is December. We’re excited to share all the updates in our next newsletter. (You can also follow our progress on Facebook!)

HOST BEGINS CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS ON SECOND SCHOOL IN COLOMBIA

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The week after Hurricane Harvey, Host locations rallied together to collect school supplies for districts heavily impacted by the storm. Team Texas delivered our collected school supplies to Little Cypress Mauriceville High School. Presently, the high school is also serving as the home of two middle schools.

“The kids were thrilled to meet and welcome us,” says Regional Manager Kevin Callahan. “This was a great initiative for a good cause.”

ST. JOHN'S RIVER POWER PARK CELEBRATIONHost team members met with close friends

from coal producer CMC, ship owner CSL Americas, and the St. John's River Power Park on Amelia Island to celebrate the end of an era on October 12, 2017.

For over 25 years, CMC has shipped coal to the St. John's River Power Park in Jacksonville, FL, which is scheduled to close January 1, 2018. And for almost a decade, Host has had the honor of serving as their ship agent at the discharge port.

We'll treasure the relationships we've made for many years to come, and we thank everyone who made this business possible. Host is honoring Francisco Garcia from CMC with a dedication plaque at Centro Educativo Distrital Naraka Jmanctel, the school we’re repairing in Colombia.

Host Agency’s Team Texas showing off school supplies donated by Host employees

Host Agency’s Colombia Operations Managers, Erika Cueto and Oscar Castro, pose in front of Centro Educativo Distrital Naraka Jmanctel

Host team members with close friends from CMC, CSL, and the St. John’s River Power Park

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NEW AND IMPROVED CAREERS PAGE

The following employees were hired between September 1st and November 30, 2017.

Michael Baldwin, Business Development Analyst Charles Barham, Boarding Agent TraineeRyan Bennett, SupervisorMargo Brock, Host Logistics Senior Vice PresidentJason Brown, Supervisor Benjamin Carey, DeckaneerTimothy Carlan, DeckaneerDustin Chatelain, OperatorTracey Cheshire, Operations AdministratorAnthony Corsi, Logistics Operations Jonathan Cotton, OperatorRaymond Densmore, OperatorEmily Dow, Boarding Agent TraineeKyle Fowler, OperatorAndrew Hendrix, Boarding Agent TraineeMatthew Hewett, OperatorWesley Hewett, OperatorPhelicia Hilcken, Boarding Agent TraineeMark Holland, Maintenance MechanicDakota Houghton, OperatorPatrick Howell, Director of Equipment and FacilitiesChristopher Jones, SupervisorMatthew Kaisler, Boarding Agent TraineeZachary Lamoureux, OperatorLionel Landers, OperatorZachary Lemon, Boarding Agent TraineeStephen Marks, EngineerElizabeth Melancon, Administrative AssistantTristan Mitchell, OperatorNancy Monson, Operations AssistantPhilip Palmer, OperatorDonald Parker, OperatorZachary Phillips, OperatorAnton Posner, Executive Vice PresidentSteven Snavely, Maintenance MechanicJacob Tuer, DeckhandVladimir Vanguela, Maintenance Mechanic

WELCOME ABOARD NEW EMPLOYEES!

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HOST NEWSROOM

With eight berths, over 1,000 acres dedicated to marine storage space, and connections to both CSX and Norfolk Southern, Tradepoint Atlantic is the largest maritime development in the United States. The site offers immediate access to the interstate and regional road network, and it has the largest private rail yard on the East Coast with over 100 miles of shortline rail on-site. It will be the first place in the country to push bulk cargo operations inland.

Host brings expertise in transportation of non-containerized cargos to Tradepoint Atlantic, providing “REAL solutions” for the bulk and break bulk industry. With our diverse range of experience in terminal operations, stevedoring, marine asset, and ship agency work, Host is empowering out-of-the-box strategies that transform the industry.

Host CEO Adam Anderson accepted the award at the dinner. “All of us are in bulk shipping, because we want to make a difference and make an impact,” he said. “What we can do together to take this business to the next level is really exciting, and we’re delighted to plant the flag at Tradepoint Atlantic. I’d like to thank all of our hardworking employees.”

Host thanks their dedicated team members for their hard work and their customers and business partners at Tradepoint Atlantic for their continued support.

Port of Rotterdam Business Manager Mieke Brinkel (left) and International Bulk Journal Publisher Ray Girvan (right) present

Host CEO Adam Anderson with IBJ’s Special Achievement Award

HOST RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL BULK JOURNAL AWARD FOR WORK AT TRADEPOINT ATLANTIC

Host received the Special Achievement Award from International Bulk Journal at the IBJ Awards Dinner held at the Beurs Van Berlage in Amster-dam on November 13, 2017.

This recognition honors Host’s exclusive, 10-year agreement to oversee marine cargo operations at Tradepoint Atlantic, a 3,100-acre multimodal global logistics center in Baltimore, Maryland.

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PEOPLE • SAFETY • SERVICE • RELATIONSHIPS • DETECTIVES • OPPORTUNITY • INTEGRITY • LEGACY

FAMILY MILESTONES & CELEBRATIONS

HR Generalist Amy Melby married her high school sweetheart, Jason Beasley, on September 22, 2017 in Portsmouth, Virginia. The couple currently live in Virginia Beach and enjoy spending time with their dog, Roxie. (Our staff is still adjusting to “Melby”‘s new name.)

Meet Lila Esther Díaz! She arrived on October 20, 2017 to Boarding Agent Jeimer Díaz and wife, Adriana Silva. She is the couple’s first child.

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Boarding Agent Joel Suárez and his wife Karina happily welcomed their first child, Liam Isaac Suárez, on August 3, 2017.

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Contracts Administrator Anita Strickland welcomed twin grandsons, Lucas Caide and Keegan Grey, on October 26, 2017, who were born to her daughter, Brittny, pictured here.

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Agent Bill McIntyre and his wife Lindsay are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Mamie Kaye McIntyre, born on October 25, 2017.

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Recruiter Frank Hemphill married Samantha Wilkins on September 1, 2017 while they were vacationing in Cuba. Samantha is an RN at Sentara Heart Hospital. Currently residing in Chesapeake, VA, the couple enjoys hunting, traveling, and hanging out with the kids.

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Meet Harlan Thomas Long! He arrived November 1, 2017 to parents Jason Long, Enviva Wilmington Maintenance Manager, and wife, Brooke Long. He is the happy couple’s first child.

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Senior Business Development Analyst Matt Bennett married Victoria Browne on October 7, 2017 in Virginia Beach. Victoria works as an Executive Assistant and Marketing/Event Coordinator at Comfort Systems of Virginia. The couple currently live in Virginia

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Full Agent Ben Cherry and wife Andrea are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Magnolia Grace, who joined the family on September 19, 2017. She is welcomed by her 3-year-old brother Santiago.

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On November 3, 2017, Ground Logistics Coordinator Billy Legg and wife, Diane, lovingly welcomed their second grandchild, Josslyn Elizabeth, who was born to their son Joshua, and daughter-in-law, Allie.

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Beach and enjoy trying every red wine in the market, binge watching Netflix/HBO, and spending time with their two dogs.