Leadership
Leadership
Leadership & Staff
Meet the Team
Kevin Watts
Chief Executive Officer/President
Kevin Watts is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of National Trade Institute, LLC. Kevin has more than 17 years of experience in implementing corporate training programs, mentoring, and coaching of staff, and leadership development. Kevin is a dedicate leader committed to serve as a positive influence and to inspire others. He has a proven talent for building relationships with clients and strategic partners by demonstrating honesty, transparency, and trustworthiness. Kevin has an exceptional business acumen and is dedicated and committed to educating all National Trade Institute students by helping them achieve their career goals.
Hector Resendez
Vice-President of Admissions
For over 20 years, Hector Resendez has been in various leadership roles within the financial services space. He has helped start and run different operations in Financial Services, Insurance, Communications, and recently the Mortgage industry. Hector was raised in South Texas where education was never an option after high school. Hector has found his new passion in redefining the way we look at education by disrupting the online school industry. When he’s not keeping busy with work you can find him being active with his first job, being a father and husband. Hector is married to his beautiful wife Julie, and they have 2 awesome kids (Brendan & Anniston).
Lindsey Hoyt
Vice-President of Academics
Lindsey Hoyt has been a dedicated educator and leader for 17 years. Receiving her Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in 2001 with honors, she has since taught in multiple schools across Keller Independent School District. Her emphasis on structure, detail, and, most importantly, compassion, brought her several leadership positions in special education. Her professional moto follows hand-in-hand with her life moto: that “education is for improving the lives of others and leaving your community and world better than you found it” (Marian Wright Edelman).
Colton Winkler
Admissions Advisor
Colton is an Admissions Advisor at NTI. Colton brings over 5 years of experience in various industries, most recently staffing and recruiting, which he brings intimate knowledge of what hiring managers look for in an ideal candidate. Colton thrives on helping others achieve their goals and creating a positive impact in the students’ lives he works with. Outside of work, he enjoys renovating his first home in Fort Worth, spending time with his wife Macy and his Sheepdog, Gus.
Sheena Teague
Admissions Advisor
Sheena Teague, with 15 years of executive assistant and recruiter experience, now serves as an admission advisor, blending her organizational skills with a passion for helping others. With a background in the Navy, including time stationed in Japan, she brings a unique perspective to her role. Outside of work, she enjoys remodeling her home and spending time with her family and pets. Sheena’s diverse background and commitment to making a positive impact make her a trusted ally for students entering their academic journey.
Deanna Munro
Success Coach
Deanna Munro is a Success Coach at NTI. She comes with 10 years of experience in public education from grades K-8. Deanna has always been a helper. She thrives on making connections and supporting others. Her main goal is to help people succeed with their aspirations. In her free time, Deanna spends her days with her toddler, husband, and two dogs.
Marcela Frantz
Career Services
As an Enrollment Advisor, Marcela is on a mission to provide quality academic advising to the community. She strives to help future students navigate the enrollment process by helping them understand the value of their decision -to invest in a trading program that will invest in them. Marcela uses her 15 years of experience in social services every day by serving each applicant with transparency and compassion. In her free time Marcela enjoys the outdoors, gardening, meditation and being a fierce mom.
Taylor Hoyt
Executive Assistant
Taylor Hoyt is a graduate of the University of North Texas, having received her Bachelor’s in English with honors, along with a Marketing minor, in 2021. Her love for detail, communication, and teamwork makes her feel right at home at National Trade Institute. She is thrilled to be a part of such a passionate, enthusiastic team of dedicated individuals. In her free time, she is a fierce film lover and frequently haunts her favorite bookstores.