The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is pleased to announce that its elected leadership team is set for their new term, which began on August 23rd at the conclusion of the Board of Directors meeting yesterday at the ASTA Global Convention in Chicago, IL.

The incumbent Board of Directors convened to elect the new Executive Committee, which is comprised of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary, Treasurer, and the Chair of ASTA’s Corporate Advisory Council (CAC).
 

The new ASTA Executive Committee is:

• Marc Casto, President Leisure Americas, Flight Centre Travel Group (Chairman)
• Jackie Friedman, President, Nexion Travel Group (Vice-Chair)
• Vanessa McGovern, Co-Founder & Chief Sales Officer, Gifted Travel Network (Treasurer)
• Michael Dixon, President, Travelink/American Express (CAC Chair)

“We are excited to work with this stellar group of volunteers on the new Board of Directors as we build on the many successes under the leadership of outgoing chair Dave Hershberger,” said Zane Kerby, ASTA President & CEO. “This Executive Committee has a deep commitment to ASTA’s advocacy and consumer awareness mission, and they are well-versed on the issues facing our industry. Together with these savvy businesswomen and -men dedicated to shaping a positive future for our industry, we will do great things.”

ASTA would like to thank all the membership that participated in the voting and election process. ASTA appreciates your commitment to ASTA’s leadership.