Lori Brooks - VP Of Operations

About Lori

Lori serves as Vice President of Operations for Howard Hanna Outer Banks Realty, bringing over two decades of real estate expertise to her role. Licensed since 2004, she offers a comprehensive background in both sales and leadership, having held key positions including Broker-in-Charge and Director of Administration. Her commitment to professional excellence is reflected in her industry designations: Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), At Home With Diversity (AHWD), and Commitment to Excellence (C2EX).

At the core of Lori’s leadership philosophy is a dedication to service, integrity, and education. She is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service to clients, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for brokers, and upholding a thorough understanding of real estate laws, regulations, and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Under her guidance, agents are equipped with the tools, training, and mentorship needed to build sustainable and successful careers.

Lori is highly engaged at the local, state, and national levels within the REALTOR® community, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing the profession. She is an active member of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®, the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®—the largest trade association in the United States.

Her leadership and service have been widely recognized through numerous roles and honors, including:

• 2025 - Present, Forms Committee, North Carolina Association of REALTORS®
• 2024 President’s Award – Committee Chair of the Year (RPAC), NC REALTORS®
• 2024 Chair, Bylaws Committee, NC REALTORS®
• 2020–2024 Forms Committee, NC REALTORS®
• 2022 Director, NC REALTORS®
• 2022 Immediate Past President, Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®
• 2020 Secretary, Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®
• 2020 President’s Award – Committee Chair of the Year (Bylaws)
• 2019 REALTOR® of the Year, Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®
• 2017–2019 Director, NC REALTORS®
• 2016–2019 Board of Directors, Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®
• 2019 Immediate Past President, Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®
• 2018 President, Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®
• 2018–2019 Risk Management Committee Member, NC REALTORS®

Lori’s career is defined by her passion for the real estate profession, her dedication to ethical leadership, and her unwavering support of the agents and communities she serves.