Christian Carlee is Destin Chamber Person of the Quarter

Christian Carlee, market president with First National Bank, was honored with the Business Person of the Quarter Award at the April 11 Destin Chamber’s Business Before Hours gathering. 

This award is presented directly from the chamber’s board of directors to a Destin area business person showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community. 

“I’ve known Christian for many years, watching him grow professionally and become a great businessperson and community leader. Those two things go hand-in-hand,” said Shane Moody, Destin Chamber CCE, FCCP. 

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“He’s a Destin Forward graduate, a longtime volunteer and board member of the chamber, and someone who makes sure he and his employees stay active in the community. It’s a well-deserved recognition for him,” Moody said. 

According to Carlee’s nomination form, “I can’t begin to tell you how Christain has proven to be a leader in our Miramar office. Even while not knowing many of the customers personally, he goes out of his way to introduce himself and make everyone walking in the door feel welcome. Definitely community banking at its best.” 

With 20 years of banking experience in the market, Carlee has been in his current role since July 2024. Prior to that, he was with Trustmark National Bank for many years. He is a past Destin Chamber chairman of the board, immediate past president of the Destin Rotary Club, and past vice president of A Bed 4 Me Foundation. He enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and diving and has been a local youth coach for baseball, soccer and golf. 

For information about the Destin Chamber or to nominate a business leader for this award, visit DestinChamber.com, call 850-837-6241, or email mail@DestinChamber.com. 

This information was provided by the Destin Chamber of Commerce.