Raised on a family farm near Tripp, South Dakota, Glen grew up valuing family, faith, focus, and hard work. After graduating from the University of South Dakota in 1981, Glen and his wife, Darla, established Watertown as their home. Together, they shared the joy of raising their children–Darin, Chad and Kali–in Watertown. Today, they have six wonderful grandchildren.

Glen was a successful accountant in Watertown for decades as a shareholder of Vilhauer Raml & Snyder PC until he retired in 2015. During his career as a CPA, Glen served on the Taxation and Legislation Committees of the South Dakota CPA Society.

After retirement, Glen beckoned the call for public service and was elected to the Watertown City Council in 2015. During his tenure, Glen served as Council President and Deputy Mayor. In 2023, he chose not to seek re-election for Council.

Glen has been active in the community and state for decades:

• Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2008-2015) and Chairman (2014)

• Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors (2001-2010)

• Lake Area Technical School Faculty Advisory Board (1990-1994)

• Past member of SD Society Taxation & Legislation Committees

• Past member of First Congregational United Church of Christ of Watertown-served as treasurer for ten years (1985-1995), Moderator, Sunday School Teacher and Youth Group Advisor

• Past member of Board of Directors of SD Conference of the United Church of Christ (1991-1997)

• Member of First United Methodist Church in Watertown. Currently serves as President of the Foundation Board of Directors

• Salvation Army Advisory Board (1989-1994)

• SD Army National Guard (1976-1986)

• Watertown Kiwanis Club (1982-2008) and Past President (2002-2003)

• Member of Watertown Rotary since 2016

• SD Retirement System Board of Trustees (2019-2023)

• Board of Directors of First District Association of Local Governments (2016-2023)

Glen is excited to bring his experience, conservative principles, and South Dakota values to the South Dakota State Senate and serve the Watertown community in the Legislature.