Brookline Homes Charlotte, North Carolina

Andi Dirkschneider Bliss brings over 15 years of comprehensive experience in the homebuilding industry and has held leadership positions at the local, state, and national levels within the Home Builders Association. In 2023, she was recognized with the Inaugural Woman of the Year award by the Greater Charlotte HBA. As a second-generation homebuilder and third-generation construction professional, Andi’s passion for the industry began early. She spent her childhood on job sites with her father “frame punching houses” with her little pink tool belt. In high school, she worked for a local homebuilder, gaining experience in warranty, accounts payable, and sales. Andi pursued a double major in Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology and Behavioral Economics at Emory University, where she developed an interest in consumer behavior. Following graduation, Andi worked in Investor Relations for a hedge fund focused on distressed real estate, before moving into asset management on a portfolio of 1,000 REO properties. In 2016, Andi joined her father’s company, Brookline Homes, to help grow the business. She held a variety of roles, including purchasing, sales management, superintendent, and land acquisition. As the company grew, Andi leveraged her involvement with local and state HBA chapters to expand her knowledge in land development. After her father’s retirement, Andi took over as President of Brookline Homes in 2022, following the completion of her Master of Science in Real Estate and MBA from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Under her leadership, Brookline Homes is poised for significant growth, with plans to increase annual home production by 50%, focusing primarily on first-time and move-down buyers.