Meet Andrea


Andrea Fripp, a Blythewood resident since 2017, has lived in the Greater Columbia area for the last 27 years. She has professional work experience in both government and the private sector, where she has worked mainly in banking and finance. Currently, she is employed as a mortgage loan officer with Movement Mortgage. Prior to mortgage lending, Fripp served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC), where she managed a $15 million budget and a $50 million bond referendum.


The youngest of ten, Andrea's father was a retired Air Force veteran and her mother, a homemaker. Growing up in that environment sparked a love and appreciation for family and travel. Travel has allowed her to see different parts of the world, learning, living, adjusting and embracing people, families and communities.
Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, friends, her two dogs: Franklin and Zuri and riding motorcycles.
She has served over 25 years in government and the private section. She spent much of that time as a banker and mortgage lender. Andrea belongs to several professional and civic organizations and has served on several boards for professional purposes and personal passion.
