03/01/2026
NCBAA Leadership at the 2026 PBUS Winter Meeting – Las Vegas
This week, NCBAA President Julie Henderson, Vice President Tracy Lowe, and Treasurer Mark Beaver traveled to Las Vegas to attend the 2026 PBUS Winter Meeting.
Meetings and educational sessions began Sunday with the Council of Presidents Meeting and the PBUS Board Meeting, attended by President Henderson and Vice President Lowe. Throughout the week, leadership participated in a full schedule of presentations and discussions addressing issues directly impacting bail agents nationwide, including:
• Update on Cashless Bail – Chris Blaylock
• Model State Resolution on Cashless Bail – Eric Granof
• Bail Tracking & Advocacy Issues – Chris Blaylock
• Fugitive Extradition – Facilitated by Attorney Andrew Alperstein
• Investigative Practices – Michele Stuart
• The Future of Bail - Mike Morrison, President MSBAA
• Town Hall led by Lewis Garrison, Bail Director, Oklahoma Department of Insurance
In addition to structured sessions, NCBAA leadership met directly with surety representatives, bail agents from across the country, and national association leaders to exchange ideas, discuss legislative challenges, and develop strategies to better serve North Carolina.
We were proud to see fellow North Carolina agents in attendance and engaged in the national conversation.
A special congratulations to NCBAA Treasurer Mark Beaver, who was presented the PBUS Individual of the Year Award by President David Stuckman for his extraordinary coordination of over 100 supply flights into Ashe County, NC following Hurricane Helene. His selfless commitment to our communities represents the very best of this profession.
We are often asked why NCBAA leadership travels across the country — at our own expense — to attend national meetings. The answer is simple.
This Board is committed to identifying emerging issues before they reach our state, developing solutions, strengthening relationships, and ensuring North Carolina agents are informed, prepared, and supported. We also stand ready to assist other states as they face challenges of their own.
Seeing collaboration between national partners — including presentations from ABC affiliates at a PBUS conference — reinforces that unity strengthens our profession.
(Top left: Treasurer Mark Beaver and PBUS President David Stuckman; Bottom Left: ABC Affiliate / Universal Fire - Chris Blaylock; Bottom Right: Treasurer Mark Beaver, President Julie Henderson, Vice President Tracy Lowe)