Texas / Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

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Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 46 employees with median total compensation of $86,835; the highest distinct record was $671,300.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $6M
Employees: 46
Median total: $86,835
Highest record: $671,300

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$45,009$282,277+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 46 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($86,835) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $130,544 (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

$70,560

$77,931

$86,835

$147,770

$232,585

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $232,585 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $70,560. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

7 · $77,931

7 · $76,072

4 · $116,281

3 · $80,987

Chief Scientific Officer

1 · $671,300

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$5.8M —	45 —	$91,463 —
2026	$6M ▲ 2.7%	46 ▲ 2.2%	$86,835 ▼ 5.1%

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Record list

Employees

Page 1

Shannon Cusick

Systems Analyst VII/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$147,770

Base pay: $147,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,770
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 258
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $12,314
State Employee Number: 1269729

Shannon Cusick is a Systems Analyst VII at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,770.

Lisa Nelson

Director IV/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$147,625

Base pay: $147,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,625
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $12,302
State Employee Number: 51880

Lisa Nelson is a Director IV at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,625.

Waye Leeuwon

Manager V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2025 total comp

$129,430

Base pay: $129,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,430
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1604
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $10,786
State Employee Number: 498370

At Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Waye Leeuwon serves as a Manager V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,430.

Jasmin Giles

Manager VI/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$125,004

Base pay: $125,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,004
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $10,417
State Employee Number: 1836824

Jasmin Giles is a Manager VI at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,004.

Carlton Allen

Manager V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$124,913

Base pay: $124,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,913
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1604
Hire Date: Nov 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,409
State Employee Number: 439074

Carlton Allen holds the role of Manager V at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,913.

Myriam Casillas

Manager V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$116,865

Base pay: $116,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,865
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1604
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $9,739
State Employee Number: 455341

At Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Myriam Casillas serves as a Manager V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,865.

Sharanya Vadiyala

Manager V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$115,696

Base pay: $115,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,696
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1604
Hire Date: Jul 25, 2022
Monthly Pay: $9,641
State Employee Number: 1405357

At Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Sharanya Vadiyala serves as a Manager V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,696.

Rashonda Stewart

Auditor IV/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$108,549

Base pay: $108,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,549
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1050
Hire Date: Sep 21, 2015
Monthly Pay: $9,046
State Employee Number: 188844

Rashonda Stewart is a Auditor IV at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,549.

Nan Hyung Hong

Manager V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$105,060

Base pay: $105,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,060
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1604
Hire Date: Feb 9, 2026
Monthly Pay: $8,755
State Employee Number: 1834732

Nan Hyung Hong holds the role of Manager V at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,060.

Cameron Eckel

Attorney III/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$102,768

Base pay: $102,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,768
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3504
Hire Date: May 7, 2014
Monthly Pay: $8,564
State Employee Number: 768726

Cameron Eckel is a Attorney III at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,768.

Justin Rand

Information Specialist V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$100,776

Base pay: $100,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,776
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1834
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,398
State Employee Number: 37699

Justin Rand is a Information Specialist V at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,776.

Anne Huddleston

Accountant V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2025 total comp

$93,138

Base pay: $93,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,138
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1020
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,762
State Employee Number: 110625

At Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Anne Huddleston serves as a Accountant V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,138.

Donald Brandy

Contract Specialist V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$88,662

Base pay: $88,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,662
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1986
Hire Date: Nov 17, 2014
Monthly Pay: $7,388
State Employee Number: 11012

At Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Donald Brandy serves as a Contract Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,662.

Daniel Limas

Grant Specialist III/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$87,045

Base pay: $87,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1921
Hire Date: May 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $7,254
State Employee Number: 9932

Daniel Limas works as a Grant Specialist III for Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Daniel earned $87,045 in 2026.

Donna Mackey-Cooper

Accountant V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$86,625

Base pay: $86,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,625
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1020
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $7,219
State Employee Number: 83372

Donna Mackey-Cooper is a Accountant V at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,625.

Melanie Jamison

Auditor III/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$86,596

Base pay: $86,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,596
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1048
Hire Date: Oct 16, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,216
State Employee Number: 157845

Melanie Jamison is a Auditor III at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,596.

Royce Hart

Programmer II/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$84,996

Base pay: $84,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,996
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 242
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $7,083
State Employee Number: 1803086

Royce Hart is a Programmer II at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,996.

Jennifer Dear

Auditor III/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$84,844

Base pay: $84,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,844
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1048
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $7,070
State Employee Number: 60380

Jennifer Dear works as a Auditor III for Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jennifer earned $84,844 in 2026.

Kevin Schuller

IT Support Specialist V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$83,558

Base pay: $83,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,558
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 232
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,963
State Employee Number: 1459791

Kevin Schuller is a IT Support Specialist V at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,558.

Sandra Morales-Reyes

Staff Services Officer IV/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$81,351

Base pay: $81,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,351
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1553
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2009
Monthly Pay: $6,779
State Employee Number: 91353

Sandra Morales-Reyes holds the role of Staff Services Officer IV at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,351.

Tina Molander

Accountant V/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$80,987

Base pay: $80,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,987
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1020
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,749
State Employee Number: 1481982

Tina Molander is a Accountant V at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,987.

Demitra Alexander

Accountant IV/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$80,041

Base pay: $80,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,041
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1018
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,670
State Employee Number: 345352

Demitra Alexander is a Accountant IV at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,041.

Edward Dorotik Jr

Accountant IV/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$80,000

Base pay: $80,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1018
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,667
State Employee Number: 83866

Edward Dorotik Jr works as a Accountant IV for Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Edward earned $80,000 in 2026.

Bridget Barstow

Technical Writer III/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$79,380

Base pay: $79,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,380
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1872
Hire Date: Mar 27, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,615
State Employee Number: 1626830

At Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Bridget Barstow serves as a Technical Writer III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,380.

Debra Mchenry

Accountant IV/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$79,059

Base pay: $79,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,059
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1018
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,588
State Employee Number: 1084750

Debra Mchenry is a Accountant IV at Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,059.

Ann Bjorgo

Accountant IV/Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

2026 total comp

$77,931

Base pay: $77,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,931
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1018
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,494
State Employee Number: 338627

Ann Bjorgo works as a Accountant IV for Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ann earned $77,931 in 2026.