Cline Glidden is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cline Glidden, Sr. and was born on 25th February 1966. He grew up in North West Point, West Bay and attended Truth For Youth School up until Grade 9 and then went on to the Cayman Islands High School where he graduated in 1982.

After leaving High School, Mr. Glidden was employed at Cable & Wireless where he remained for twelve years. During this time he obtained on the job training in telecommunications as well as going abroad to various training workshops, seminars, and conferences. In 1990 he completed his certification as a Telecommunication Technician at Porthchurno Telecommunications College in England.

In 1994, Mr. Glidden in his entrepreneurial aspirations left Cable & Wireless to pursue a more visible and managerial role in a security company that prior to 1994 was simply an investment. Over the years Mr. Glidden and his partner built this company, Caribbean Security Systems, to be currently the largest electronic security company on the island providing not only electronic security services to residential and commercial customers but also fire protection and door access services as well. Mr. Glidden is a Member of the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) and the company is a Member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Mr. Glidden is the owner and Managing Director of Caribbean Security Systems as well as a Licensed Electrician.

Mr. Glidden's community spirit can be seen in his involvement throughout the years as:

· The President of Scholars International Sports Club for 14 years;
· Past Vice President of the Cayman Islands Football Association;
· Past player on various National Football teams at junior and senior levels;
· Founding member and past President of West Bay Progressive Youth Club;
· Founding member and past President of West Bay Community Development Action Committee (CODAC).
· Assistant Technical Director for Special Olympics Cayman Islands.

Mr. Glidden credits the love, support and spiritual inspirations from his family that has shaped and molded him into the person he is today. Mr. Glidden was joined in marriage on 6th April 1996 to Gloria Glidden, nee Parsons. Cline and Gloria have one son, Cline Glidden III, born 17th April 1997. 

Gloria is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Parsons from North Church Street, George Town. Gloria is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she worked at Price Waterhouse as a Senior Accountant and is presently employed at the Water Authority of the Cayman Islands as the Financial Controller. Gloria has been involved with the Special Olympics Cayman Islands serving on the Board in the past as Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer and is currently still an active volunteer. Gloria was also past Treasurer and Executive advisor for the Overseas Students' Association. 

Mr. Glidden's Father, Mr. Cline Glidden, Sr. was a former Merchant Marine and Sea Captain. He is presently employed as the Sergeant of Arms at the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Glidden Sr. has been known for his honest, dignified and philanthropic personality over the years and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Certificate and Badge of Honour Award for 1999 and was presented this award by Prince Andrew in March 2000 at the Governors' House. Mr. Glidden's Mother is a retired Civil Servant after 25 years in the Civil Service. Mr. Glidden has one sister, Donna D'Amato who resides in Florida with her Husband and family.