Tennessee / Executive Department
Agency file
The Executive Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 33 employees with median total compensation of $118,925; the highest distinct record was $244,020.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 33 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($118,925) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $225,149 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,008. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Chief Operating Officer/Executive Department
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Brandon Gibson is a Chief Operating Officer at Executive Department within Executive Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $244,020.
Governor/Executive Department
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William Lee works as a Governor for Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. William earned $239,760 in 2026.
Chief of Staff/Executive Department
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John Williams is a Chief of Staff at Executive Department within Executive Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $227,364.
Senior Advisor/Executive Department
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Casey Black Sellers is a Senior Advisor at Executive Department within Executive Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $225,149.
Deputy Counsel/Executive Department
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Alexa Witcher is a Deputy Counsel at Executive Department within Executive Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $220,110.
Deputy & Counsel to Governor/Executive Department
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Erin Merrick holds the role of Deputy & Counsel to Governor at Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $219,648.
Director for Legislation/Executive Department
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Elizabeth Alvey holds the role of Director for Legislation at Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $210,847.
Policy Director/Executive Department
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Michael Hendrix is a Policy Director at Executive Department within Executive Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $210,611.
Deputy Counsel/Executive Department
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Robert Mitchell is a Deputy Counsel at Executive Department within Executive Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $207,761.
Deputy Counsel/Executive Department
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Richard Lewis holds the role of Deputy Counsel at Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,568.
Senior Legislative Liaison/Executive Department
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Valerie Yancey holds the role of Senior Legislative Liaison at Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,916.
Director of Communications/Executive Department
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Elizabeth Johnson holds the role of Director of Communications at Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,150.
Deputy Community & Ext Affairs Director/Executive Department
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At Executive Department, Christian Cooper serves as a Deputy Community & Ext Affairs Director within Executive Department. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,942.
Leg Liaison/Executive Department
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David Solon holds the role of Leg Liaison at Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,163.
Executive Assistant to the Governor/Executive Department
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Tina Deloach works as a Executive Assistant to the Governor for Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. Tina earned $122,856 in 2026.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Executive Department
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Melanie Passons works as a Deputy Chief of Staff for Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. Melanie earned $122,852 in 2026.
Deputy Director of Policy/Executive Department
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Christine Freeland works as a Deputy Director of Policy for Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. Christine earned $118,925 in 2026.
Assistant Director Constituent Services/Executive Department
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Julie Jones holds the role of Assistant Director Constituent Services at Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,704.
Director for Const Service & Com Relat/Executive Department
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Wendy Carter works as a Director for Const Service & Com Relat for Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. Wendy earned $116,111 in 2026.
Scheduling Director/Executive Department
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Bobbie Murphy holds the role of Scheduling Director at Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,292.
Executive Assistant to Coo/Executive Department
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Rebecca Kaunisto is a Executive Assistant to Coo at Executive Department within Executive Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,209.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Ext Affs/Executive Department
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At Executive Department, Joseph Potucek serves as a Deputy Chief of Staff/Ext Affs within Executive Department. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,640.
Administrative Assistant-Gov Office/Executive Department
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At Executive Department, Daphne Cooper serves as a Administrative Assistant-Gov Office within Executive Department. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,982.
Leg Liaison/Executive Department
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Ryan Hamilton is a Leg Liaison at Executive Department within Executive Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,430.
Legal Assistant - Gov Office/Executive Department
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Katelin Brown works as a Legal Assistant - Gov Office for Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. Katelin earned $88,555 in 2026.
Deputy Director for Appointments/Executive Department
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Tyler Sloan works as a Deputy Director for Appointments for Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. Tyler earned $84,759 in 2026.
Assistant for Constituent Services/Executive Department
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At Executive Department, Martha Habib serves as a Assistant for Constituent Services within Executive Department. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,004.
Deputy Director of Ext Affairs/Executive Department
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Madelyn Sefton holds the role of Deputy Director of Ext Affairs at Executive Department within Executive Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,371.
Administrative Assistant for Legislation/Executive Department
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At Executive Department, Caroline Kaufman serves as a Administrative Assistant for Legislation within Executive Department. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,243.
Assistant for Constituent Services/Executive Department
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Adele Keeney is a Assistant for Constituent Services at Executive Department within Executive Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,008.
External Affairs Associate/Executive Department
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Emma Carver is a External Affairs Associate at Executive Department within Executive Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,008.
Assistant for Constituent Services/Executive Department
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At Executive Department, Stevey Joy Chapman serves as a Assistant for Constituent Services within Executive Department. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,008.
Administrative Assistant-Gov Office/Executive Department
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At Executive Department, William Dean serves as a Administrative Assistant-Gov Office within Executive Department. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,344.