As the Director of Administrative Services at NFA, Lauren Wheeler oversees the Premier Services Program, while also serving as Executive Assistant to the CEO and COO. She is responsible for office compliance, daily office operations, and ensuring efficiency across departments. With expertise in onboarding, offboarding, marketing, and insurance operations, she plays a vital role in aligning internal processes with NFA’s strategic goals.

Lauren graduated from Texas State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Family Consumer Science – Consumer Affairs and a minor in Business Administration. Her career began at Landry’s Corporate Office, where she gained experience in corporate HR and benefits administration. She then expanded her expertise in executive support, client service, and sales operations while working with Taylor Morrison, a luxury home builder.

Lauren later served as Director of Operations for a real estate brokerage in Aspen, Colorado, managing daily operations and strategic initiatives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she returned to Texas to support family-owned businesses, taking on leadership roles in finance, HR, and operations. These diverse experiences shaped her well-rounded skill set in administration, compliance, and executive leadership, which she now brings to NFA.

Lauren was drawn to NFA’s strong values and family-like culture, appreciating its balance of structure, growth, and community. She thrives in NFA’s forward-thinking environment, where innovation and continuous improvement drive excellence in client service and operations. Her proactive, service-minded leadership style makes her a key asset to the firm’s success.

Outside of work, Lauren is NFA’s resident cowgirl, spending much of her time on the ranch with her husband, their cattle and bison, five dogs, and a variety of other animals. She enjoys the outdoors, fishing, exploring farmers markets, tackling DIY projects, and catching live music whenever she can.