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Chamber of Commerce 2024 Entrepreneur's of the Year Showoff Productions, Mike Aversano, and Mike Roberti Showoff Productions Michael Aversano is a lifelong resident of Flemington. He teaches Special Education at Hunterdon Central Regional High School and was the head swim team coach for 23 years. His family was heavily involved with the Flemington-Raritan Community Pool where Michael served as head swim coach for nearly 20 years. Michael’s quest to start a DJ entertainment business started early with his love of music. In high school he would DJ small house parties and events at the Community Pool. He came up with the name, Showoff Productions, while still in high school and continued to grow the business in college with the help of another experienced DJ. Post college, the events grew bigger, and Michael brought some friends into the fold. The focus in the early 2000s was on school and Sweet 16 events. A rebranding began in 2018 with a new logo, new website, and new business partner in Mike Roberti. Coming out of Covid, Showoff Productions tripled the number of total events and increased wedding bookings to an average of 55 a year. As busy as they are, their favorite events still revolve around the community. They are proud to lend their DJ talents to annually support the Flemington Turkey Trot, Hunterdon County Holiday Parade, Flemington’s Memorial Day Parade, as well as both the Clinton and Raritan Township Community Days. Michael resides in Flemington with his wife of 22 years, Karen, daughters, Amelia, and Callie, and two dogs, Chance and Bentle Showoff Productions Mike Roberti has been a resident of Hunterdon County since 1991, discovered his passion for DJing during high school. This interest blossomed into a career path during college, where he founded his own DJ company. Holding residencies at various bars and nightclubs throughout central New Jersey, he honed his craft and fostered valuable connections within the industry. In 2018, an exciting opportunity arose when Mike partnered with Michael Aversano and his esteemed entertainment company. This collaboration not only expanded his reach and skill set but also allowed him to work alongside some of the industry's most talented individuals. Mike particularly enjoys participating in the Hunterdon Holiday Parade, a favorite community event with DJ entertainment organized by Showoff Productions. Beyond his professional pursuits, Mike also works in special education and coaches track and field at Hunterdon Central High School, his alma mater. His dedication to supporting the local community in Hunterdon remains strong. In his leisure time, Mike indulges in hobbies such as fishing, enjoying the beach in Belmar, NJ, and playing golf whenever possible.