Meet the Executive Council

President and CEO

Vice President, Administration
Thomas Watts is currently the Vice President, Administration. His career with Northwestern Polytechnic began in 2011 as Capital Manager before transitioning into the role of Director, Facilities Maintenance and Operations in 2020, and most recently as Acting Vice President, Corporate Services. Before coming to NWP, he worked as a Senior Financial Analyst and Accounts Payable Manager at Alberta Health Services. Thomas is a strong advocate of financial stewardship and focusing resources to grow and improve program delivery, improving institutional sustainability and enhancing student life.
Thomas holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Thompson Rivers University and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Memorial University. His professional work experience fostered a strong background in financial and business analysis, and he is well-suited to lead the Administration portfolio, which includes the departments of Financial Services, Information Technology and Facilities Maintenance and Operations.

Vice President, External Relations
Cindy Park is a seasoned finance and management professional dedicated to community development. With a career spanning both for-profit and non-profit sectors, she is an innovative leader committed to uncovering opportunities while ensuring meaningful collaboration, accountability, and transparency in decision-making.
As a Business Division Manager, she oversaw a diverse portfolio of multi business needs, excelling in strategic planning, human resources, finance, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. With a keen interest in environmental sustainability and social responsibility, Cindy has developed environment, social, and governance (ESG) programs, and successfully launched major initiatives and capital campaigns. As the Director of Community Engagement at Seven Generations Energy, and Executive Director of the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation, her leadership has consistently driven positive change.
With a holistic perspective that balances economic pragmatism with social responsibility for all stakeholders, Cindy’s comprehensive education and dedication to responsible leadership make her an influential figure in business, finance and philanthropy.

Executive Director, Human Resources