Carey Baker
Carey Baker | |
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Carey Baker | |
| Property Appraiser for Lake County, Florida | |
| In office 2013 – January 7, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Havill |
| Succeeded by | Mark Jordan |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 2004–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Anna Cowin |
| Succeeded by | Alan Hays |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office 2000–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Stan Bainter |
| Succeeded by | Alan Hays |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1963 Eustis, Florida, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lori Baker |
| Residence(s) | Eustis, Florida |
| Alma mater | Lake-Sumter Community College |
| Profession | Owner, A.W. Peterson Gun Shop |
| Website | Official House Website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1981–2013 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Awards | Combat Infantryman Badge Jungle Expert Patch Pathfinder Badge Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Overseas Service Bar (2) |
Carey Baker (born March 16, 1963) is an American politician and Army veteran who served as the property appraiser of Lake County, Florida, from 2013 to 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Florida Senate from 2004 to 2010 and in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2004.
Baker is also the owner of the A.W. Peterson Gun Shop. He was the first state or federal elected official to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom while also holding elected office.