Gladys was born in Reynosa, Mexico, but has called Middle Tennessee home for the last 28 years.  She received her Paralegal Certificate in 2003, and has worked in the Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation fields for the last 20 years.  Gladys and her husband, Jon, have 3 children and 3 grandchildren.  She is a published photographer, who enjoys photographing wildlife, going to concerts, traveling, and  spending time with friends and family.