Tennessee / Veterans Services
Agency file
The Veterans Services serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.
In 2026, this agency had 130 employees with median total compensation of $52,944; the highest distinct record was $243,468.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 130 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,944) — 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 $100,329 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,456. 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
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Commissioner 1/Veterans Services
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At Veterans Services, Tommy Baker serves as a Commissioner 1 within Administrative Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $243,468.
Deputy Commissioner 1/Veterans Services
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Michael Scholes works as a Deputy Commissioner 1 for Veterans Services within Administrative Division. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $237,144 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner 1/Veterans Services
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Travis Murphy is a Assistant Commissioner 1 at Veterans Services within Claims Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $209,735.
Assistant Commissioner 1/Veterans Services
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Patrick Rice holds the role of Assistant Commissioner 1 at Veterans Services within Assistant Commissioner_East TN. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $202,854.
HR Director 1/Veterans Services
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At Veterans Services, Dolores Keene serves as a HR Director 1 within Administrative Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,098.
General Counsel 1/Veterans Services
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Kathryn Held works as a General Counsel 1 for Veterans Services within Administrative Division. Their status is full-time. Kathryn earned $167,947 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner 1/Veterans Services
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At Veterans Services, Ronald Dvorsky serves as a Assistant Commissioner 1 within Assistant Commissioner_East TN. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,485.
Strategic Development Director/Veterans Services
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Daniel Schultheis holds the role of Strategic Development Director at Veterans Services within Claims Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,817.
Strategic Development Director/Veterans Services
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Stephen Bell works as a Strategic Development Director for Veterans Services within Administrative Division. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $126,612 in 2026.
Strategic Development Director/Veterans Services
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Nicholas Atwood works as a Strategic Development Director for Veterans Services within Administrative Division. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $122,118 in 2026.
Veterans Cemetery Director/Veterans Services
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Robert Million holds the role of Veterans Cemetery Director at Veterans Services within Nashville Cemetery. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,996.
Budget Analysis Director 3/Veterans Services
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Tawanika Mckinney is a Budget Analysis Director 3 at Veterans Services within Administrative Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,000.
Veterans Cemetery Director/Veterans Services
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Michael Knowles is a Veterans Cemetery Director at Veterans Services within Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,656.
Veterans Services Reg Director/Veterans Services
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Michael Rinck holds the role of Veterans Services Reg Director at Veterans Services within Assistant Commissioner_East TN. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,329.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Veterans Services
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Natasha Bailey holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Veterans Services within Administrative Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,939.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Veterans Services
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Deanna Day holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Veterans Services within Administrative Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,939.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Veterans Services
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Mary Deel is a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Veterans Services within Administrative Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,939.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Veterans Services
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Chelsea Anderson works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 for Veterans Services within Administrative Division. Their status is full-time. Chelsea earned $84,276 in 2026.
Veterans' Advocate Supervisor/Veterans Services
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At Veterans Services, Lisa Ware serves as a Veterans' Advocate Supervisor within Claims Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,276.
Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Veterans Services
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Kristy Brogan holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 3 at Veterans Services within Claims Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,488.
HR Manager 1/Veterans Services
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Charles Sevier works as a HR Manager 1 for Veterans Services within Administrative Division. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $82,362 in 2026.
Veterans' Services Advocate/Veterans Services
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At Veterans Services, Michael Howard serves as a Veterans' Services Advocate within Claims Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,695.
Veterans Cemetery Director/Veterans Services
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Mark Moore is a Veterans Cemetery Director at Veterans Services within Memphis Cemetery. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,981.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Veterans Services
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Krissy Yamase works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 for Veterans Services within Administrative Division. Their status is full-time. Krissy earned $79,185 in 2026.
Veterans Services Reg Director/Veterans Services
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Gabriel Burns works as a Veterans Services Reg Director for Veterans Services within Assistant Commissioner_East TN. Their status is full-time. Gabriel earned $78,528 in 2026.
Veterans Cemetery Director/Veterans Services
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At Veterans Services, William Cothron serves as a Veterans Cemetery Director within Parkers Crossroads Cemetery. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,528.
Veterans Services Reg Director/Veterans Services
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At Veterans Services, Alex Elliott serves as a Veterans Services Reg Director within 180 Old Hickory Blvd Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,528.
Veterans Services Reg Director/Veterans Services
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Rudy Rodriguez holds the role of Veterans Services Reg Director at Veterans Services within VA Med Center Nashville Fld Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,528.
Veterans Cemetery Director/Veterans Services
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At Veterans Services, Eric Spangler serves as a Veterans Cemetery Director within Veterans Cemetery-Lyons View. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,528.
Veterans' Advocate Supervisor/Veterans Services
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Lloyd Sharp is a Veterans' Advocate Supervisor at Veterans Services within Claims Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,128.
Veterans' Services Advocate/Veterans Services
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At Veterans Services, Jimmie Sanders serves as a Veterans' Services Advocate within Claims Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,679.
Veterans' Services Advocate/Veterans Services
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William Tomlinson works as a Veterans' Services Advocate for Veterans Services within Claims Division. Their status is full-time. William earned $75,678 in 2026.
Veterans' Services Advocate/Veterans Services
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Tammy Raymond holds the role of Veterans' Services Advocate at Veterans Services within Claims Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,677.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services
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At Veterans Services, Michael Conlon serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 within Administrative Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,000.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services
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Van Cook is a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 at Veterans Services within Administrative Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,000.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services
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Walter Stockard is a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 at Veterans Services within Administrative Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,000.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services
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Bevan Stansbury works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 for Veterans Services within Administrative Division. Their status is full-time. Bevan earned $74,604 in 2026.
Veterans' Services Advocate/Veterans Services
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Suzanna Ellis is a Veterans' Services Advocate at Veterans Services within Chattanooga Field Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,580.
Veterans' Services Advocate/Veterans Services
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Cheynne Hancock is a Veterans' Services Advocate at Veterans Services within Claims Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,580.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Veterans Services
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Patricia Couk holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 1 at Veterans Services within Assistant Commissioner_East TN. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,579.