LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Z. Allen Abbott, Ph.D., has been named executive director of the Faith Travel Association. He leaves his post as executive director of the American Red Cross in Columbus, Georgia, to begin his FTA duties on March 24.
“We’re thrilled about Allen joining the team and leading FTA,” said Karla DiNardo, president of NTA Services, which oversees FTA. “Allen brings a wealth of experience to FTA from his work within the religious and association communities, and we consider Allen’s experience a huge asset to FTA.”
Abbott, an ordained minister, has worked in fundraising, financial planning, telecommunications and nonprofit leadership. As a child of missionaries, he understands the value of faith-based travel.