2001: Glen Fairchild

Early Life & Education

Glen was raised in Springfield, Illinois. He is a proud alumnus of Loyola University, where he studied interior design. 

Personal Life

Glen has the distinction of being the first openly gay Suchcicki Santa. He met his husband Alfonso in 1998. The couple married in 2015 and have four children. 

He is the treasurer of the Pawnee Needlepoint Society. 

Career

Glen had a successful career as an interior designer before becoming a Santa. He was a frequent guest and collaborator of Martha Stewart, who recommended him for his new calling as a Santa. 

Update

Glen and Alfonso live in the village of Pawnee, Illinois where they are active in PTA and Boy Scouts. 

Glen and his BFF Martha.