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Misionero expands leadership with Brandi Smith hire

Misionero, a leader in organic and conventional packaged salad greens, added Brandi Smith as its corporate controller. With over two decades of experience in accounting, finance and business management, Smith brings a wealth of expertise in supporting complex agricultural organizations and driving financial insights that fuel business growth and innovation.

Smith joins Misionero from The Morning Star Co., where she held the role of enterprise ag controller. In that role, she oversaw the accounting and finance functions for the ag supply chain of one of the world’s largest tomato-processing companies, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting. Her contributions included delivering data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, ultimately supporting The Morning Star Co.’s continued success in a fast-paced, expansive industry.

“I am thrilled to join Misionero and contribute to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement,” said Smith. “I look forward to leveraging my financial and strategic expertise to support Misionero’ s mission of providing quality, fresh produce in a dynamic way.”

In addition to her work at The Morning Star Co., Smith served as controller at PlantTape Inc., an agricultural technology company known for its groundbreaking approach to planting efficiency. She managed global accounting, finance, purchasing and logistics operations, leading key projects that drove process improvements and operational excellence.

Misionero CEO Joe Merenda said, “We are excited to welcome Brandi to Misionero. Her experience in agriculture finance and proven ability to drive financial insights will be invaluable as we continue strengthening our position in the fresh produce market and deliver value to our customers.”

Smith’s addition reflects Misionero’s commitment to expanding its leadership team with seasoned professionals dedicated to enhancing the company. Her experience and vision align seamlessly with the company’s forward-thinking approach to growth.

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