Gayla supports her husband, Doug Dwyer, in his role as President and Chief Stewarding Officer of God as CEO, earning her the title CSO-TDG (Chief Support Officer to Doug & God as CEO).

Gayla serves on the DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen Board of Advisors and supports her husband, Doug Dwyer, in his role as President and Chief Stewarding Officer of DreamMaker. Gayla is the CSO-TD² (Chief Support Officer to Doug & DreamMaker). After attaining degrees in both economics and real estate from Baylor University in 1994, Gayla worked as a paralegal for The Dwyer Group. Gayla has also served as a real estate agent in the Waco residential market and worked as a pharmaceutical sales rep for Abbott Laboratories based in Chicago. Gayla resigned from Abbott Laboratories in July 2007 to be a stay-at-home mom.

Gayla is passionate about her partnership with two local charities in the Waco community. The first supports child literacy efforts. Gayla volunteers time during the school year to read with a student who is not reading at grade level. The second supports families entrusted to the care of Compassion Ministries of Waco. During the Christmas season, Gayla and her family provide gifts to bless these families who are either on the verge of homelessness, or just escaping homelessness.

Gayla enjoys spending time with her husband, whether it be business or leisure. She also cherishes time together with family. Gayla and Doug have one son, three daughters, one son-in-law, and two grandsons. A favorite pastime for Gayla is reading. Mark Rutland and Matthew Kelly are two of her favorite authors.