José Alejandro Peña was born and raised in Palm Desert, CA. He graduated Palm Desert High School and came to color guard late, during his junior year.

After high school, José marched Fantasia Winter Guard from 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017. He also marched with RCC Marching Band, Imbue Winterguard 2016, the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps 12-14, and BDI (Blue Devils International Corps).

José is the lead caption head at Palm Desert Charter Middle School and a technician and Choreographer  for Palm Desert High School. He is also a choreographer at Arcadia High School and on staff at RCC, Fantasia, and Blue Devils. He recently graduated with his BA in Psychology and is currently in school to receive his masters.