Jeana Lanktree

National Instructor

Jeana brings more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, where she has led high-performing operational teams and helped establish one of the largest physician lending groups in the country. Her career spans the brokerage and correspondent channels—having both owned a brokerage and worked extensively on the correspondent side—as well as consulting, where she partners with mortgage professionals through her own firm to strengthen operations and drive results. She also works with a top-performing lending team at CrossCountry Mortgage, where she remains actively engaged in origination and industry innovation.

In addition to her leadership and consulting work, she serves as a nationwide Continuing Education Instructor for MaxClass, equipping industry peers with knowledge and tools to succeed. She holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Consumer and Community Studies, along with a minor in Certified Financial Planning and a certification in Data Analytics from the University of Utah. Outside of her professional endeavors, she values her roles as a wife, mom, and soon-to-be grandmother.

Jeana Lanktree
The next generation in mortgage education

Meet our team

Jake Belter
Jake Belter
National Instructor

Jake Belter is a well-rounded mortgage professional with hands-on experience in nearly every area of the mortgage life cycle – originations, operations, private mortgage insurance, capital markets and risk management.

Brandon Christensen
Brandon Christensen
National Instructor

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.

Shawna Walker
Shawna Walker
Instructor

Shawna is a top-producing Branch Manager and Loan Officer from Phoenix, Arizona, with over 25 years of experience in mortgage lending. She is currently licensed in Arizona, California, Texas and Oklahoma.

Alex Berberian
Alex Berberian
National Instructor

Alex Berberian is a real estate and loan advisor, musician, and Jeep enthusiast, who brings a unique blend of creativity, technical knowledge, and passion for education to the mortgage industry. Alex has helped families across California and Nevada navigate home purchases, refinances, and investment loans.

Jeana Lanktree
Jeana Lanktree
National Instructor

Jeana brings more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, where she has led high-performing operational teams and helped establish one of the largest physician lending groups in the country.

Melissa Andrus
Melissa Andrus
Credit Banking Manager

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.

Cerryia Lindberg
Cerryia Lindberg
Customer Success and Operations Manager

Cerryia has built her career supporting clients and teams across a range of industries, with a background in mental health care, operations, and customer service. Her path led her to mortgage education, where she discovered a joy for helping people within the mortgage industry navigate their education with confidence.

Elle Muse
Elle Muse
Vice President Of Education

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.

LaDonna Lockard
LaDonna Lockard
CEO

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.