John Pezzano was born in NYC and graduated with a degree in Electronic Engineering. He later got a Masters Degree in EE while serving in the Air Force. He spent 12 years in the USAF doing research in New Mexico. He then worked for Hewlett Packard as a Field Consultant in El Paso. He retired in 2002 as a Computer & Network Consultant for HP in Atlanta and moved to Hendersonville. While in Atlanta and for a time in Hendersonville, he volunteered at the Southeastern RR Museum where he did everything from docent to helping with engine and car restoration to conductor on train rides. He also volunteered with them at the Blue Ridge Scenic RR. In 2014 until 2023, John was in the Apple Valley Model RR Club. He has been a Volunteer firefighter (in NM), Sheriff's Department Volunteer, Red Cross Disaster Team Member, Mineral Museum Docent and more since living in Hendersonville. John is currently a docent and volunteer at the Saluda Historic Depot.