Though she has founded two successful companies which she runs with her husband, Gloria's passion lies in the nonprofit sector. From forming the Madeleine Grant Scholarship for High School Seniors to working with Ron Santo and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Gloria has always wanted to make a difference in the world.  Gloria has also volunteered and raised funds for Children's Memorial Hospital Pediatric Aids Wing, the Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois, Toys for Tots with the U.S. Marines for many years, volunteered at Deborah's Place, (a battered women's shelter), and worked on the United Parish Party at her former Chicago Church. Gloria has sat on the boards of multiple civic organizations helping raise thousands of dollars through community  festivals as well as serving on the local youth baseball board. She also sat on various chamber of commerce boards,  the parent teacher association and organized various Boy Scout functions. Since living in Tennessee, Gloria has been very active with women's groups and sat on the board of a conservative woman's club last year serving as director of fundraising. She has also been a parent volunteer at Battle Ground Academy School and an active member of a Sunday evening Conservative Womens' Chat Group. Gloria is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago but calls Brentwood home now. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, sons, daughter in law and dogs.  Her hobbies include reading and being at the beach.