Jackson Patty currently resides in Sevierville, Tennessee and is a graduate from Carson-Newman University with his Bachelor of Music in Music Education. In college, Jackson served as Drumline Section Leader in the Marching Eagles, while also performing with the university Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. Outside of college, Jackson has performed alongside the Tennessee Wind Symphony and Knoxville Community Band. 

His 3 years of DCI performance experience includes two years serving as Front Ensemble Section Leader at Jersey Surf (2023 - 2024) and 1 year with the Madison Scouts (2025). Jackson currently serves as the General Music Teacher at Belle Morris Elementary in Knoxville, Tennessee and as a percussion instructor within surrounding schools.