Preston Naegle

In this enlightening discussion, Preston Naegle, Director of Strategic Finance at Midway Mechanical Services, shares his journey from private equity to operational finance. He reveals how he built FP&A functions amid rapid acquisitions in the HVAC industry. The challenges of introducing budgeting to founder-led firms and leveraging data for decision-making are key topics. Preston emphasizes the importance of people in financial integration and explores the transformative potential of AI in finance, while also sharing a few personal quirks.