Tripp grew up in rural SC and attended the University of South Carolina. He is a 6 year resident of Conway, SC, and a member of First United Methodist Church.

He started his real estate career in 2002 in Columbia, SC. Working for a regional land developer that covered many states in the southeast, he quickly moved up through the ranks selling waterfront, mountain, equestrian, and other recreation properties. During his time working in real estate, he spent 5 years recruiting, training, and developing new agents. After leaving this company he was hired and spent 5 years as a home sales manager/consultant for a top local custom home builder in the Myrtle Beach area.

He has a consistent and long track record as a top producer while mentoring and developing new agents.

Tripp and his wife Andrea, with their two-year-old daughter Emma, live in Conway, SC. Tripp enjoys spending time with family, rooting for the Gamecocks and Chants, boating, hunting, and fishing.