Join us for Resource Global's 4th Annual ICON Conference on Saturday, July 28th as we spend time talking about how to be a Christ centered leader and the impact it has for our city.
Resource Global is committed to resourcing and releasing the next generation of Christian leaders and professionals within an interconnected network for Gospel movements in major global cities. The Icon Conference is designed for young marketplace leaders in Jakarta who are post college to early 30’s. All messages will be in English.
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"7 seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare." - Jeremiah 29:7 (ESV)
As Christ followers we are called to be good citizens of the city that God has called us to be. No one person, no one church, organization, or business can change a city by themselves. Within a city everyone has to work together in partnership and address the problems of the city for the Gospel together. When we all begin to work together in the areas that God has gifted us we will make a difference for the city. What does that mean? What does this look like in our work, church, or our community? What are the problems of the city? How is God currently at work in the city and how can we listen and see what He is doing? How do politics, corporations, family businesses, nonprofits and social enterprises help to renew the city of Jakarta for the Gospel? Join us as we look to explore this topic and how we can all be part of loving Jakarta.
Steven C. Preston is the Vice Chairman of Liberty Advisor Group, a team of experienced business and technology leaders driven to help its clients improve client experience and value, arm their employees with better tools and supporting technologies, reduce operational and technology risk, and increase growth and profitability. Liberty often supports companies with large transformational initiatives driven by process and technology enablement as well as data and analytical intelligence.
Preston has served in numerous operational and financial leadership positions in both the private and public sectors. He has led successful turnarounds as the CEO of two private equity owned companies, headed two major federal agencies during times of national crisis, and served as the CFO of two Fortune 500 companies during times of significant change and restructuring.
From 2013-2016, he served as the CEO of Livingston International, Livingston International provides customs brokerage, international trade consulting, global trade management and freight forwarding services to companies of all sizes in multiple industries. Livingston employs 3,100 staff at 100 strategic locations across North America, Europe and Asia. During his tenure, the company expanded its presence both in existing and new international markets, integrated six acquisitions onto an integrated operating and technology platform, reduced overhead and sourcing costs, leveraged internet channels for increased sales and increased operational efficiency through extensive process design and technology improvements.
From 2009-2012, Preston served as CEO of Oakleaf Global Holdings. Oakleaf provides waste, recycling and sustainability solutions through a network of over 2,000 providers. During his time as CEO, EBITDA increased fourfold, customer retention improved dramatically, recycling capabilities were expanded significantly, and the company launched the industry leading business intelligence and technology platform. Following the acquisition by Waste Management (“WM”), Preston became WM’s Executive Vice President, overseeing operations with revenues of approximately $2.5 billion and serving as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.
From 2008-2009 Preston served as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after unanimous confirmation by the Senate. As the housing crisis ballooned, Preston expanded FHA capacity to meet mushrooming demand, broke ground on major public housing developments in New Orleans which had been stalled, expanded HUD’s ability to assist victims of natural disasters, and advanced sensible regulations requiring clearer disclosure of mortgage terms to borrowers. He also served on the board of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
From 2006-2008, Mr. Preston served as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA provides disaster loans to homeowners in addition to its multiple small business services. Following Hurricane Katrina, Preston spearheaded a reform agenda to expedite support to disaster victims, and make the agency more responsive to customers, accountable for results, and efficient in the delivery of services.
Prior to serving at SBA, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The ServiceMaster Company, Senior Vice President and Treasurer of First Data Corporation, and an investment banker at Lehman Brothers. In those roles, he amassed substantial experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, financial strategy and operational reengineering.
Mr. Preston graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University and received an MBA from the University of Chicago. He has served on numerous boards or in other capacities for organizations supporting the needs of disadvantaged people in urban communities.
Preston and his wife, Molly, have five children, ages 15-23 and reside in the Chicago area.