Kelly Hendricks Appointed CEO Of MaxClass

American Business Media (AmBiz) today  appointed Kelly Hendricks as the new Chief Executive Officer of MaxClass, its premier mortgage education subsidiary. Hendricks will officially assume her leadership duties on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

A Proven Leader In Mortgage Operations

Hendricks joins MaxClass following a distinguished tenure at Delmar Mortgage, where she served as Senior Vice President. With over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, she has held executive roles at First State Bank of St. Charles, Citizens National Bank of Greater St. Louis, and Champion Bank. Her extensive background encompasses managing complex mortgage operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading large-scale product development initiatives.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Hendricks is a highly respected figure in the professional mortgage community:

• Served as the National President of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (NAPMW) from 2015 to 2017.
• Currently serves as a Board Member for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) of St. Louis.
• Maintains a leadership role on the Mortgage Women Leadership Council Board.
• Serves as the Managing Editor for Mortgage Women Magazine.

Strategic Vision And Continuity

As CEO, Hendricks will oversee all facets of MaxClass, including strategic planning, budgeting, business development, and personnel management. She replaces outgoing CEO LaDonna Lockard, who is leaving the company this week to pursue other opportunities.

American Business Media President and COO, Alison Valvo, said, “We’ve been delighted to work with Kelly for the past decade, in her capacity as president of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women, as managing editor of Mortgage Women magazine, and as a leader of the Mortgage Women Leadership Council. Kelly’s comprehensive background and professional virtues make her the ideal leader to take MaxClass to its next level, ensuring we adhere to the highest standards.”

About MaxClass And American Business Media

MaxClass (NMLS Provider #1405088) is a leading national provider of NMLS-approved continuing education and professional development tailored specifically for mortgage loan originators. The organization offers comprehensive training options, including annual Continuing Education (CE), Pre-Licensing courses, and specialized business compliance services.

MaxClass is a division of American Business Media LLC, the parent company of industry-defining brands such as National Mortgage Professional and the Originator Connect Network. National Mortgage Professional is the largest media company devoted exclusively to the mortgage industry. The Originator Connect Network is the largest provider of in-person conferences for mortgage originators in the U.S.

For further information regarding course offerings and professional development programs, please visit www.maxclass.com.