Jayton De La Zerda is a graduate of Texas A&M University. He has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and Journalism, with a minor in Horticulture.

He is passionate about photography, design, soccer, and human space flight.

He is married to Lindsay De La Zerda (Stapleton), and they both work at Johnson Space Center. Jayton is currently a Mission Video Operator for the International Space Station.

When he isn't working, Jayton is out at trivia with his friends or playing soccer. Jayton enjoys triathlons and endurance sports. He has completed two IRONMAN distance triathlons and several marathon & half marathon races.