Kelli Mayhew, MAI, SRA is the principal of Mayhew Group, LLC, and one of the appraisal profession's most respected leadership voices. She currently serves as the 2026 Region V Third Director on the Appraisal Institute's national Board of Directors and has held numerous leadership positions throughout her career, including President of the North Carolina Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and Chair of the Appraisal Institute Education & Relief Foundation. She was recognized nationally as the recipient of the 2026 Women's Initiative Spotlight Award for her contributions to the profession.

A passionate advocate for professional growth, Kelli believes successful careers are built on far more than technical competence. Her work focuses on helping appraisers develop the leadership, communication, and strategic relationship-building skills that create meaningful opportunities and long-term impact. Through decades of service, volunteer leadership, mentoring, education, and public speaking, she has helped countless valuation professionals discover their strengths, expand their influence, and pursue careers that align with their goals.

“I love creating conversations that encourage reflection, curiosity, and growth. While sharing knowledge is important, I believe the best learning happens when people connect ideas to their own experiences and begin to see new possibilities for themselves. There is something incredibly rewarding about watching someone gain confidence, find their voice, or realize they are capable of more than they imagined.”