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Public Defenders Conference

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Public Defenders Conference handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2026, this agency had 514 employees with median total compensation of $106,596; the highest distinct record was $217,056.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$60.2M
Employees
514
Median total
$106,596
Highest record
$217,056

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 514 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($106,596) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$117,156 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$73,476
$77,508
$106,596
$153,864
$185,724

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $185,724 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $73,476. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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.

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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Lindsey Holt

Pub Def Forensic Social Worker/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,844
Sub-department
JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,844
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,487
Employee ID
602311

Lindsey Holt holds the role of Pub Def Forensic Social Worker at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,844.

Alicia Penton

Pub Def Forensic Social Worker/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,844
Sub-department
JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,844
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,487
Employee ID
581582

Alicia Penton holds the role of Pub Def Forensic Social Worker at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,844.

Domica Young

Pub Def Forensic Social Worker/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,844
Sub-department
JD-28-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,844
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,487
Employee ID
116860

Domica Young works as a Pub Def Forensic Social Worker for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-28-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Domica earned $89,844 in 2026.

Don Adamson

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-13-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
240251

Don Adamson works as a Pub Def Investigator for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-13-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Don earned $89,388 in 2026.

Stacy Baker

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-18-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Weaks

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
142324

Stacy Baker works as a Pub Def Investigator for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-18-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Stacy earned $89,388 in 2026.

Brian Boling

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
147803

At Public Defenders Conference, Brian Boling serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,388.

Martin Burke

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-28-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
113921

Martin Burke holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-28-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,388.

Donald Cobb

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Eugene

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
482994

Donald Cobb holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,388.

Craig Frost

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
160608

Craig Frost holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,388.

Tamela Gordon

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
142227

Tamela Gordon is a Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,388.

Jason Jones

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-18-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
153799

Jason Jones works as a Pub Def Investigator for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-18-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $89,388 in 2026.

Gary Myers

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-31-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
113401

At Public Defenders Conference, Gary Myers serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-31-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,388.

Lee Nettles

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-14-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
202346

Lee Nettles holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-14-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,388.

James Singleton

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-26-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
501194

At Public Defenders Conference, James Singleton serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-26-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,388.

Kenneth Ritenour

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Earl

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
502975

At Public Defenders Conference, Kenneth Ritenour serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,388.

Richard Taylor

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$89,388
Sub-department
JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$89,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,388
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,449
Employee ID
155424

Richard Taylor holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,388.

Kristin Bastian

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$88,728
Sub-department
JD-05-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$88,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,394
Employee ID
591346

Kristin Bastian holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-05-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,728.

Konner Brabson

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$88,728
Sub-department
JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$88,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,394
Employee ID
632801

Konner Brabson is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,728.

Lydia Dowdy

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$88,728
Sub-department
JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$88,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,394
Employee ID
577474

Lydia Dowdy works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Lydia earned $88,728 in 2026.

Stephen Gallant

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$88,728
Sub-department
JD-15-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$88,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,394
Employee ID
555038

At Public Defenders Conference, Stephen Gallant serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-15-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,728.

Graeson Mccaslin

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$88,728
Sub-department
JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$88,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Q

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,394
Employee ID
586492

Graeson Mccaslin holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,728.

Andrew Mcnicholas

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$88,728
Sub-department
JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$88,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,394
Employee ID
567379

Andrew Mcnicholas is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,728.

Matthew Moore

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$88,728
Sub-department
JD-26-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$88,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,394
Employee ID
644848

Matthew Moore holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-26-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,728.

Dennis Munger

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$88,728
Sub-department
JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$88,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Tyler

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,394
Employee ID
603098

Dennis Munger is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,728.

Joseline Pugh

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$88,728
Sub-department
JD-29-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$88,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,394
Employee ID
582682

Joseline Pugh works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-29-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Joseline earned $88,728 in 2026.

Jake Beggin

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$88,728
Sub-department
JD-14-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$88,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Christopher

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,394
Employee ID
667319

Jake Beggin holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-14-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,728.

Mollie Caldwell

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
454872

At Public Defenders Conference, Mollie Caldwell serves as a Pub Def Office Manager within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,356.

Mitzi Chandler

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-32-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
599471

Mitzi Chandler is a Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-32-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,356.

Wanda Cantrell

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-31-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
114233

Wanda Cantrell is a Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-31-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,356.

Donna Collins

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-24-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
338971

Donna Collins is a Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-24-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,356.

Amy Clark

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-27-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Suzanne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
572262

Amy Clark is a Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-27-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,356.

Mary Forgety

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
464303

Mary Forgety works as a Pub Def Office Manager for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $85,356 in 2026.

Tina Ingalls

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
152630

Tina Ingalls works as a Pub Def Office Manager for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Tina earned $85,356 in 2026.

Kristi Jones

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
116409

Kristi Jones holds the role of Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,356.

Sherry Koffman

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-26-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
114251

Sherry Koffman holds the role of Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-26-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,356.

Veronica Nave

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-01-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
119719

Veronica Nave works as a Pub Def Office Manager for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-01-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Veronica earned $85,356 in 2026.

Lisa Norton

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
Appellate Division
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Michelle

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
448147

At Public Defenders Conference, Lisa Norton serves as a Pub Def Office Manager within Appellate Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,356.

April Odom

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
349019

April Odom works as a Pub Def Office Manager for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. April earned $85,356 in 2026.

Denise Ray

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-11-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
160418

At Public Defenders Conference, Denise Ray serves as a Pub Def Office Manager within Jd-11-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,356.

Rhonda Runyon

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$85,356
Sub-department
JD-23-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$85,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,356
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,113
Employee ID
119832

Rhonda Runyon works as a Pub Def Office Manager for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-23-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Rhonda earned $85,356 in 2026.