Rolando Vetri, also known as the "Glass Cowboy", was born on May 18, 1969 in Altötting and has had an extensive career in both the social education sector and in glass art. After completing his apprenticeship as a glass apparatus builder/glass blower in 1989 and several years as a journeyman, he completed his community service and then pursued further educational opportunities, including a technical college diploma and a university of applied sciences degree in social education. He has worked in various institutions for people with mental disabilities and has been working as an occupational therapist since June 2006, where he instructs clients to work with glass directly at the burner, which is unique in Germany and possibly also in Europe or worldwide.