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About Cary Carlisle Surety Services
Established in 2004, our company was designed to meet the needs of today’s bail agent. Industry changes are not always good for our business and one of our goals is to monitor trends and take a proactive stance in response to developments that may have a negative impact on the bail industry.
Cary Carlisle has been one of the leading bail agents in the state of Florida for well over 20 years. He has played an integral role in promoting, protecting and preserving the bail profession. As an active member of the Florida Bail Agents Association, including past legislative chairman and current President, Cary has his finger on the pulse of the bail industry and what it takes to succeed. When you join our business, you can leverage and take advantage of Cary’s experience and knowledge to grow yours. Our agents’ needs and requirements are a priority, and we have the resources and experience to help you solve problems, expand your business and develop lasting relationships for long term success. Like you, we write bail every day and face the same challenges you face; let our knowledge and experience work for you!
You’ll be able to expound on our experiences to be productive and successful. Our goal is to help you work smarter – not harder to build your business.

About Cary Carlisle
Cary got his start in bail when he was just a kid. He remembers sitting around the family dinner table listening to his uncle tell story after story about his job as a bail agent. Cary was so infatuated with the stories, that in 1989, he decided to get licensed and become a bail agent. After completing his 2-year apprenticeship under a seasoned agent, Cary opened his agency in 1991 and eventually opened Cary Carlisle Surety Services, managing bail agents throughout Florida and Alabama. He has officially been in bail for over 36 years.
Cary’s involvement in the bail profession goes way beyond being just an agent. He has been actively involved in promoting, protecting, and defending the bail industry through his participation in the Florida Bail Agents Association. In his long and distinguished career, he has served multiple roles as a community leader and professional, as well as served multiple positions as a member of FBAA, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Appointed to serve on the Florida Department of Insurances’ Blue-Ribbon Panel on Bail in 2001
- FBAA, Member (1993 – Present)
- FBAA Board Member (1995-2003)
- FBAA Legislative Committee (1996-2003)
- FBAA Vice President (1997-1999)
- Executive Vice President (1999-2001)
- President (2001-2002)
- Vice President (2021- 2024)
- Legislative Chairman (2021-2024)
- President (2024)
Cary has also played a role at the national level through his participation with the Professional Bondsmen of the United States (PBUS).
- PBUS Board of Director Member (1998-2002)
- PBUS Council of Presidents, Vice President (2001)
- Obtained the designation of “Certified Bail Agent” (1998)

