Dana DePollo has worked in association with J & A since 1998 in the areas of music transcription, arranging, and consultation. Dana graduated Suma Cum Laud from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Music in 1998. She is currently in her fourth year as the band director at Sullivan East High School in Bluff City, TN. Prior to her current position, Dana taught band at various middle schools in Davidson County, TN. She has also served as an instructor to numerous High Schools throughout Middle and East TN.

Dana is currently a flutist with the Kinsport Symphony and has also been a performing member of the Johnson City Community Band, TN Valley Winds, and Nashville Wind Ensemble. In 2002, Dana was selected to Who's Who Among American Teachers.