Daniel R. Mazza, P.E. is a Civil Engineer in the railroad industry by trade. He was born and raised in Okeechobee, Florida and while attending the University of Florida met his wife Vickie, the daughter of George and Charlotte "Lottie" Barr, who are the authors of the letters contained in this book. Daniel and Vickie have three adult sons and a daughter-in-law and live in Boca Raton, Florida.