LaDonna has worked in and around the mortgage industry for over two decades. She has held licenses in title, property and casualty insurance, and real estate. Ultimately, she found her calling in mortgage education, dedicating 12 years to the field. Her vast industry knowledge serves as inspiration for connecting with others in the mortgage world.
LaDonna is passionate about bringing people together and finding practical applications to mortgage education. You will often see her at networking events as she thrives on forming evergreen relationships with anyone that she can find commonality in.
If LaDonna isn’t working, she is most likely spending time with her husband and daughter – with the exception of when she’s at Nordstrom, her true home away from home.

While she dreamed of being a history professor in college, Elle landed in the mortgage industry and found her home. For over a decade, she’s been developing NMLS-approved content for various industry leaders. A consummate project manager and mortgage industry expert, Elle is passionate about creating exciting and engaging content. As Vice President of Education with Maximum Acceleration, Elle brings her extensive experience with the NMLS requirements, mortgage topics, and attention to detail. She believes that education is vital to being successful in the mortgage industry.
When Elle isn’t writing engaging content, she is most likely spending time with her husband and three kids, primarily playing a new board game or the house favorite - UNO. When not spending time with family, she’s likely curled up with a good book, playing a video game, building a LEGO, or snuggling with her Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

Brandon has been in financial services for more than 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 Director of Education/ National Instructor with Maximum Acceleration. 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 18 years and their 5 children. He is an avid sports fan and food enthusiast.

Melissa (Missi) has over a half a decade of experience with handling NMLS banking submissions and records, as well as assisting with live class coordination. Missi enjoys assisting students with the assessment of what education is needed to either obtain or renew their mortgage loan originator license. A proud mother of four, Missi spends any free time she may have with her five grandchildren.