Glenn grew up in Torrance, California and studied construction management and drafting at Fullerton College. He was a project manager with MJC Properties (now Surfside Properties) an award winning builder in Manhattan Beach. Glenn honed his skills and knowledge of building by learning to frame custom homes from the ground up. In 1994 he moved to Glenwood Springs, and formed his own construction company. G. Cleland Inc. has designed and built many homes and commercial buildings throughout the valley. Glenn is also a licensed home inspector, an avid hiker, dog lover, and devoted family man.