James M. Glass grew up in Indianapolis, the youngest of four children. An accomplished athlete, he earned five varsity letters in basketball and track in high school, and three varsity letters in track while attending Butler University. He also won many state and mid-west contests in weightlifting. After graduation, he joined the Marines, where he rose to 1st Lieutenant Acting Company Commander of a tank company. Returning to civilian life, he entered Indiana School of Law, after which he was admitted to the Indiana State Bar Association. During his successful professional career in banking, he helped create and develop a trust department, then became Vice President of a large trust department. He was promoted to Executive Vice President, Executive Trust Officer and Director. He served as President at another bank, where he tripled the size of the bank. James is a widower with four adult children, and is retired. He resides in Florida, realizing his dream of being an author.