2026 FBAA Bail Agent of the Year – Cary Carlisle
🏆 A WELL-DESERVED HONOR FOR CARY CARLISLE 🏆
by the Florida Bail Agents Association
8/10/26
The Florida Bail Agents Association is proud to recognize Cary Carlisle of Pensacola as the 2026 FBAA Bail Agent of the Year.
There are awards that recognize an accomplishment, and then there are awards that recognize a career of service. This is the latter.
Cary has been a licensed bail agent in Florida since 1989. For more than 37 years, he has not only built a successful career in our profession but also devoted an extraordinary amount of his time and energy to strengthening it.
More Than 37 Years of Service
His commitment to the FBAA is reflected in his service as a three-time President of the association.
He first served as President from 2000–2002. After more than two decades, he returned to lead the association from 2024–2026. In recognition of his continued leadership and dedication, Cary was recently unanimously elected to serve another term as President from 2026–2028.
Three terms as President. More than two decades of leadership. And more than 37 years as a Florida bail agent.
Those numbers tell a story, but they don’t tell the whole story.
Leadership When the Profession Needed It
Cary has been there when the profession needed someone to step forward. He has spent countless hours on legislation, electronic bonding, education, professionalism and the many issues affecting Florida’s licensed bail agents.
He has worked with legislators, regulators, law enforcement, court officials and fellow bail agents to ensure our profession has a voice.
In 2001, Cary was appointed to the Florida Department of Insurance Blue-Ribbon Panel on Bail, bringing the experience and perspective of Florida’s bail agents to the table during important discussions about the future of our profession.
Giving Back to Florida’s Bail Community
But perhaps what means the most is the way Cary has continued to give back to the people who make up this profession.
He understands that the FBAA is more than an association. It is a family of professionals with a responsibility to stand together, support one another and protect the future of our profession.
From Pensacola and Northwest Florida, Cary has spent his career making an impact far beyond his local community.
Congratulations, Cary Carlisle
On behalf of the FBAA Board of Directors and the members of the FBAA:
Congratulations, Cary Carlisle, on being named the 2026 FBAA Bail Agent of the Year.
Thank you for your leadership.
Thank you for your dedication.
Thank you for standing up for our profession.
Most of all, thank you for never being afraid to step forward and do the work.
We are proud to call you one of our own.
🏆 Congratulations, Cary! 🏆
