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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
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

$981$217,056+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 8

Billy Huggins

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$95,326
Sub-department
JD-25-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$95,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,326
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$46
Employee ID
144702

Billy Huggins holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-25-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,326.

Herbert Piercy

Pub Def Forensic Social Worker/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$95,136
Sub-department
JD-08-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$95,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,928
Employee ID
590226

At Public Defenders Conference, Herbert Piercy serves as a Pub Def Forensic Social Worker within Jd-08-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,136.

Elizabeth Surgenor

Pub Def Forensic Social Worker/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$95,136
Sub-department
JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$95,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,136
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,928
Employee ID
629196

At Public Defenders Conference, Elizabeth Surgenor serves as a Pub Def Forensic Social Worker within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,136.

Jennifer Arms

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
136876

Jennifer Arms works as a Pub Def Office Manager for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $93,324 in 2026.

Melissa Daugherty

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-08-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
143123

Melissa Daugherty is a Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-08-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,324.

Rebekah Elam

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-25-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
338179

Rebekah Elam works as a Pub Def Office Manager for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-25-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Rebekah earned $93,324 in 2026.

Mary Mcneal

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-13-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
106005

Mary Mcneal holds the role of Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-13-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,324.

Amanda Sain

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-14-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
525203

Amanda Sain works as a Pub Def Office Manager for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-14-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $93,324 in 2026.

Dawn Smartt

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-12-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
130385

Dawn Smartt is a Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-12-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,324.

Emma Smith

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-21-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Beth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
110943

Emma Smith works as a Pub Def Office Manager for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-21-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Emma earned $93,324 in 2026.

Kimberly Smith

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
125905

Kimberly Smith is a Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,324.

Andrea Spivy

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-17-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
148792

Andrea Spivy is a Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-17-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,324.

Christine Stover

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-29-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Bibbs

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
371217

Christine Stover holds the role of Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-29-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,324.

Lisa Troutt

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-18-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
473462

Lisa Troutt holds the role of Pub Def Office Manager at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-18-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,324.

Jeannine Wells

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,324
Sub-department
JD-05-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,777
Employee ID
103751

Jeannine Wells works as a Pub Def Office Manager for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-05-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Jeannine earned $93,324 in 2026.

Heather Bosau

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
646525

Heather Bosau holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,144.

Sarah Byers

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-17-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
559704

Sarah Byers is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-17-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,144.

Jonathan Carroll

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-11-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
602573

Jonathan Carroll holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-11-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,144.

William Cathcart

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-31-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
624650

William Cathcart works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-31-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. William earned $93,144 in 2026.

Jennifer Davis

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
635257

At Public Defenders Conference, Jennifer Davis serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,144.

Brennan Foy

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
604705

Brennan Foy works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Brennan earned $93,144 in 2026.

Patrick Niblock

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-26-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
624841

Patrick Niblock 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 $93,144.

Elijah Pack

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-12-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
568666

Elijah Pack works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-12-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Elijah earned $93,144 in 2026.

Thomas Rader

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-07-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
580340

Thomas Rader works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-07-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $93,144 in 2026.

Joseph Sandford

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
Francis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
709758

Joseph Sandford works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $93,144 in 2026.

Brooke Spivey

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
722252

Brooke Spivey works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Brooke earned $93,144 in 2026.

Robert Wagonschutz

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$93,144
Sub-department
JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$93,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$7,762
Employee ID
564963

Robert Wagonschutz holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,144.

Heather Grigg

Pub Def Office Manager/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp
$91,042
Sub-department
JD-15-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay
$91,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,042
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$44
Employee ID
144253

At Public Defenders Conference, Heather Grigg serves as a Pub Def Office Manager within Jd-15-Dist Pub Defender. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,042.

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.