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 Meet Our Instructors

 

David Luna

David Luna

 

 

David Luna began in the mortgage industry in 1980. He has served on national and state boards and holds several national and state certifications. He has been a consultant for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other large national banks. He has been featured in Mortgage Technology Magazine, National Mortgage Professional, MGIC, industry publications, NBC, CBS, and ABC.


David is the President of Mortgage Educators and Compliance, an NMLS-approved education provider. He has served as Commissioner (a Governor appointed mortgage regulator) and in several executive positions for banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers, and brokerages throughout his career, including Mellon Bank of New York, Great Western Bank of California, several Federal Credit Unions as well as Vice President of large publicly traded Mortgage Companies.

 

 

 

Kathy Kemper-Zanck

Kathy Kemper-Zanck

 

 

Kathy has been in the mortgage industry with her first role as a marketing specialist since 2007. She quickly became a Mortgage Loan Officer, and years later she became a Branch manager. She created a nationwide online mortgage school, and she's owned a reverse mortgage company.
Teaching and helping people in and outside of the mortgage industry is Kathy’s passion. Her flair, enthusiasm, humor, personal stories, and wide range of knowledge make her courses fun to be a part of. Kathy maintains her mortgage license and is enjoying her endeavor as a National Instructor with MEC, traveling the NW teaching CE and PE while instructing those that prefer webinar-style learning too.

 
 

 

 

Jon Wallace

 

 

 

Dr. Jon Wallace is a seasoned professional with over three decades of impactful experience in sales, marketing, broadcasting, and community development. He joined MEC as a national instructor and content creator, drawing from his extensive background in mortgages and teaching. Notable for his contributions to small businesses and customer service excellence, Jon's accolades include recognition by the Radio Advertising Bureau and Bank of America. With a strong foundation built on honesty and efficiency, he earned a Master's Degree in Leadership, showcasing his ability to drive positive cultural change within organizations. His PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, awarded in 2019, delved into the realms of leadership, trust, and socioeconomics' influence on organizational performance. Jon's expertise extends to academia, having taught a diverse range of subjects at institutions like Lake Michigan College and Siena Heights University. Beyond his professional pursuits, Jon's community involvement shines through his commitment to volunteer work, including church, Boy Scouts of America, United Way, and Economic Development.

 
 

 

E.L. Craine

 

 

E.L Craine is a hard charging, relentless pursuer of wins. His creativity and developing varying courses of action are what set him apart. He's never wanted to ask the question, why didn’t you? His goal is to always collaborate and elevate those he works with, trains or mentors. He isn't one to back away from a situation, nor panic; He's a solution finder with no restraints.

 

Humor is E.L.'s weapon of choice, to create an environment of safety and security for those who embrace and trust him with their growth. He enjoys generating a little chaos to arrive at a solution. When most panic, he can smile and generate the best possible outcome. He refuses to shy away from the difficult, forever seeking the win.

 

 

Tyna-Minet Anderson

Tyna-Minet Anderson

 

 

Tyna has been an attorney since 2009 and has practiced exclusively in mortgage compliance since 2012. As a Vice President of Mortgage Educators and Compliance, Tyna brings a wealth of knowledge about both the mortgage industry and its various laws and regulations. She provides guidance on how to navigate the minefield of mortgage laws and regulations safely, how to handle state audits, and provides mock CFPB audits to keep your company compliant.

 

When not working, Tyna enjoys hiking, traveling, working out, doing yoga, finding a good book to read, and spending as much time as she can with her 3 kids and husband.

 

 

Brandon Christensen

Brandon Christensen

 

 

Brandon has been in financial services for over 15 years. As a Mortgage Executive Magazine Top 1% Mortgage Originator, Brandon built his mortgage business by providing an advisory and educational experience to his clients and partners. He has led successful sales teams in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, and Utah.

 

Brandon brings his passion for education and training to his students as a National Instructor with MEC. He believes that an MLO properly equipped with knowledge will have the tools necessary to assist clients in accomplishing their homeownership goals.

 

When Brandon isn’t originating or educating, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 17 years and their 5 children. He is an avid sports fan and food enthusiast.

 

 

Kerry Blackburn

Kerry Blackburn

 

 

Kerry Blackburn has been a Mortgage Professional since 2000 and is an active licensed Mortgage Broker in the state of Arizona. He has a passion for training individuals in the Mortgage Industry and uses his comical wit, mixed with real-life storytelling examples, to inspire and lift others to become better originators.

 

He and his beautiful wife have been married for over 40 years, and in that time raised three lovely daughters. In his spare time, he thoroughly enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

 

 

Marve Stockert

Marve Stockert

 

 

Marve Stockert has been a part of the mortgage industry since 1970. He has worn many hats and has held roles in origination, servicing, and in the secondary market. In 1990, He began to teach, mentor, and tutor mortgage loan originators. He was also the executive director of a state mortgage association for 25 years and was awarded the President’s Award by the National Association of Mortgage Bankers in 2006. In his spare time, Marve is an avid golfer.

 

 

Christa Nadeau

Christa Nadeau

 

 

Christa Nadeau has over 25 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, involving, curriculum development and training for mortgage-oriented classes utilizing extensive classroom experience, and creative sales and marketing techniques. She enjoys bringing her wealth of knowledge to the classroom and sharing with students. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Biology and Secondary Education and taught high school science and math prior to entering the mortgage industry.

 

Christa began teaching mortgage pre licensing classes at the onset of the SAFE Act in 2010 and continues to share her knowledge in the classroom. She is currently licensed in thirty-two states and continues to stay relevant to the current mortgage market.

 

Christa resides in Montana with her husband, Marc, and dog, Roscoe, where they enjoy spending their free time hiking, rafting, camping and skiing. She and her husband have three children attending college in Montana, New York and British Columbia, Canada.