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Preston Howell

Captain · DISC type DS
Senior Principal at MERU
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

Preston Howell is a Senior Principal at MERU, where he leads a specialized data insights team focused on driving value for middle-market private equity firms. His career combines technical data skills with business strategy, building on his experience co-founding a Private Equity Practice at his previous firm. He holds Tableau and Alteryx certifications.

Preston is a co-founder of Balcony Box, an organization in North Texas that teaches people how to grow their own food in urban spaces. He is active in his community, supporting local charities. His college activities included playing in the symphonic band and participating in multiple intramural sports, including ultimate frisbee.

He is passionate about teaching people to grow their own food, wherever they live, through his social enterprise, Balcony Box.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Principal
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Preston shows up

Decisive But Calm
Consummate Professional
Dynamic But Sincere

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Preston cares about

Data for PE
His career is centered on deploying lean, expert data teams to quickly deliver bottom-line value for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
Urban Farming
He co-founded Balcony Box, an organization that helps North Texas residents grow their own food through specialized planter boxes, training, and community garden implementation.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Senior Principal
MERU
7-2020
Co-Founder
Balcony Box
8-2024 - 9-2025
Director, Private Equity Solutions & ProServ Market Lead
Resultant
5-2022 - 7-2024
Director of Client Success
Resultant
7-2019 - 4-2022
Client Success Leader
Resultant (Formerly Teknion Data Solutions)
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Media appearances

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Education
2011 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Wheaton College
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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