
	During his career at HSU, he has overseen the operation of the HSU business office, accounting, technology services, human resources, the HSU post office, maintenance, print shop, Six White Horses program, and the operation of all buildings and facilities on the campus. He can also be credited for much of the beauty of the campus.
	
	Preston&rsquo;s influence can be seen in institutions across Texas as he mentored many finance officers over the last 25 years. He has served at two Texas Baptist universities and is a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant in a field artillery unit.
	
	Preston first came to HSU as a student, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1969 and a Master of Business Administration degree in 1972 after his military service. While a student, he served in the ROTC and was on the HSU golf team.
	With an MBA in hand, Preston started his career at Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas, advancing to the university&rsquo;s administration as vice president for financial affairs.
