Agribusiness executive Craig Smith chosen as new Union Gospel Mission leader

Union Gospel Mission, one of Salem’s largest homeless service organizations, will welcome new executive director Craig Smith at the end of April.

Smith, a Salem resident and agribusiness executive, was hired to the position a week ago and will start the job May 1, a Monday press release said. He has been a regular volunteer with UGM.

Smith is currently executive director of Far West Agribusiness Association, an advocacy and education organization for agricultural…