Glenn was born in Adelaide and started his media career as an announcer at Bendigo's 3CV. He first became involved in television in 1980 when he joined TV8 in Central Victoria as the Host and Producer of a weekly one hour music video show titled “Breezin”.

In 1985 he left both his radio career and commitments at TV8 to further his television pursuits with full time employment at BTV6 Ballarat (now WIN TV).

In 1984 Glenn formed qmediaproductions(now qmediagroup) and from 1985 to 1989 he produced and presented over 1000 hours of live and pre-recorded television programs.

In 1986, Glenns program “Kid’s Only” won a Logie award for the 'Most Outstanding Contribution by a Regional Television Station'.

In both 1986 and 1987, Glenn was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the Television Society of Australia at the Penguin Awards, and in 1988 The National Jaycees announced him as one of their Most Outstanding Young Australians.

In 1991, Glenn joined Jo Bailey as the new hosts of the Nine Networks prime time quiz show Sale of the Century. He held this role for 11 years making him the longest serving host of Sale of the Century.

Since its inception, Glenn and qmediagroup have fully funded and produced 14 documentaries, all of which aired on the National Nine Network.

Glenn is also Executive Producer and presenter of The Car Show and The Boatique, both broadcast on the National Nine Network.

He also has a keen interest in motor racing and regularly competes in tarmac and off-road races including the Targa Tasmania, Western Australia’s Targa West and the Australian Safari.