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 has been in the mortgage industry since 2007 with her first role as a marketing specialist, and then she quickly became a Mortgage Loan Officer. A few years later, she became a Branch Manager, and finally, she opened her own mortgage company.

In 2014, she created a nationwide online mortgage school. Teaching is Kathy’s passion, no matter the topic. Her flair, enthusiasm, humor, personal stories, and wide range of knowledge make her courses fun to be a part of, it’s obvious she enjoys her craft and her students. Kathy maintains her mortgage license in multiple states and continues to originate, and teaches continuing education for realtors in the state of Oregon.

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.

Dave McGill

Dave grew up in Richmond, VA, and has loved raising his family (three daughters and one son) in Utah with his wife, Michelle. He took the mortgage industry path in 2003 as a Loan Officer and worked 6 years as a wholesale Account Executive (CitiMortgage and Wells Fargo) and over 11 years as a Mortgage Insurance Account Manager (PMI, United Guaranty, and Arch MI). He was the VP of Growth and Business Development for a local Utah Lender (Security Home Mortgage) where he created a successful coaching program for Loan Officers before joining MEC in 2023. Dave enjoys tennis, boating (water skiing and surfing), and personal development books and loves sharing his learnings to help others grow. He has served almost 4 years on the board for the Utah Association of Mortgage Professionals. Dave maintains his Loan Officer license in Utah.

Andrew W. Conner,

CMPS®, CRMS®

Andrew has over 20 years of experience within the mortgage industry, including leading multiple mortgage branches, holding executive positions for a large regional bank, and overseeing 12 branches as the Mortgage & Consumer Lending Manager. Andrew is a recognized author and former radio host specializing in financial and mortgage topics.

Since 2011, Andrew has specialized in Mortgage Training, Coaching, and Education nationwide while maintaining a current mortgage loan originator license in multiple states. He is passionate about conveying his knowledge and experience, utilizing his unique and engaging teaching style to benefit the future success of his students.

E.L. Craine

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, as one of fifteen children, E.L., a former professional baseball player for the Cleveland Indians, has been in the banking/finance and real estate industry for many years. E.L. has hosted many shows including “Real Estate U and Finance” with Professor C on CNN and KPRC. E.L. has served on the boards of banks, mortgage companies, and various non-profit organizations.

E.L. also served on the Commercial Rebuild Board of New Orleans LA and acted as a Consultant to the New Orleans Recovery Authority (NORA Board) for residential and commercial redevelopment for Orleans Parish of Louisiana. Currently, E.L. is the Director of the Ausburn Small Business Loan Conference Program and host of the National Loan Orientation Workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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.

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 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.