American Business Media LLC has appointed Kelly Hendricks as chief executive officer of MaxClass, its mortgage education subsidiary. Hendricks will assume the role on May 26, 2026.
Hendricks joins MaxClass following her tenure as senior vice president at Delmar Mortgage. She brings more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including prior executive roles at First State Bank of St. Charles, Citizens National Bank of Greater St. Louis, and Champion Bank.
Her background includes overseeing mortgage operations, regulatory compliance, and product development initiatives.
Hendricks has also held multiple leadership positions across the mortgage industry, including serving as National President of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women from 2015 to 2017. She currently serves on the board of the Mortgage Bankers Association of St. Louis, is part of the Mortgage Women Leadership Council, and serves as Managing Editor of Mortgage Women Magazine.
Strategic Vision and Transition
As CEO, Hendricks will oversee strategic planning, budgeting, business development, and personnel management at MaxClass. She succeeds outgoing CEO LaDonna Lockard, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
Alison Valvo, president and COO of American Business Media, said Hendricks’ leadership experience and long-standing involvement in the mortgage community position her well for the role.
“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,” Valvo said. “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
MaxClass (NMLS Provider #1405088) is a national provider of NMLS-approved continuing education and professional development for mortgage loan originators. Its offerings include continuing education (CE), pre-licensing courses, and compliance-focused training.
MaxClass operates under American Business Media LLC, which also owns National Mortgage Professional and the Originator Connect Network, a provider of in-person conferences for mortgage originators.
