Was he the one that was always pushing tours of the Holy Lands?
He had a major sermon he'd give every now and then on the First Fruits doctrine and how it permeats the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments.
I found it provocative and studied it for a long time until I figured it out and could recognize it.
Zola is missed.
I don't know about "pushing", but yes, he led several trips every year. Why does that seem to be an issue with you? Many people, including myself are planning a trip someday. I look forward to it. And I pray that I could be led by someone as knowlegable and passion filled as Zola was.