Texas / Department of Family and Protective Services / Director I

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Director I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

22 employees hold this title in Department of Family and Protective Services. Median total compensation for the role is $90,994, above the department median of $62,139.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $2.1M
Role median: $90,994
Agency median: $62,139
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$80,863$110,279+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Texas

Director I is held in 48 Texas departments. In Department of Family and Protective Services, the median of $90,994 ranks #44 of 48.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Medical Board

$126,000 · 1

Texas Water Development Board

$124,950 · 1

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$123,768 · 3

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$123,585 · 1

Office of the Governor

$122,047 · 2

Parks and Wildlife Department

$120,172 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$119,868 · 1

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$118,329 · 1

Texas Racing Commission

$118,000 · 1

Texas Board of Nursing

$117,722 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$116,853 · 8

Governor's Office, Trustee Programs

$116,588 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director I role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Department of Family and Protective Services

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kathryn Houlton

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$113,274

Base pay: $113,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,274
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2013
Monthly Pay: $9,439
State Employee Number: 343360

Kathryn Houlton is a Director I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,274.

Linsay Tomlinson

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$106,143

Base pay: $106,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,143
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: May 22, 2006
Monthly Pay: $8,845
State Employee Number: 53189

Linsay Tomlinson holds the role of Director I at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,143.

Tamara Hansen

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$105,703

Base pay: $105,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,703
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 14, 2005
Monthly Pay: $8,809
State Employee Number: 66309

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Tamara Hansen serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,703.

Dianne Galentine

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$105,000

Base pay: $105,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 19, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,750
State Employee Number: 69124

Dianne Galentine holds the role of Director I at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,000.

Debra Hawes

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$104,359

Base pay: $104,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,359
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 14, 2016
Monthly Pay: $8,697
State Employee Number: 58555

Debra Hawes is a Director I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,359.

Amy Deleon

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$101,592

Base pay: $101,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,592
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: May 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $8,466
State Employee Number: 180489

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Amy Deleon serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,592.

Carol Moreno

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$100,000

Base pay: $100,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: May 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $8,333
State Employee Number: 159076

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Carol Moreno serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,000.

Radames Lamenza

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$97,220

Base pay: $97,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,220
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 26, 2013
Monthly Pay: $8,102
State Employee Number: 353303

Radames Lamenza is a Director I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,220.

Jessica Nolen

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$95,246

Base pay: $95,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,246
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $7,937
State Employee Number: 134508

Jessica Nolen is a Director I at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,246.

Amber Brown

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$93,476

Base pay: $93,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,476
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $7,790
State Employee Number: 111084

Amber Brown works as a Director I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amber earned $93,476 in 2026.

Julie Jacobson

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$91,878

Base pay: $91,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,878
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 10, 2011
Monthly Pay: $7,656
State Employee Number: 99795

Julie Jacobson works as a Director I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Julie earned $91,878 in 2026.

Lawandra Smith

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$90,111

Base pay: $90,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,111
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jan 20, 2020
Monthly Pay: $7,509
State Employee Number: 27483

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Lawandra Smith serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,111.

Tria Nelson

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$89,097

Base pay: $89,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,097
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Apr 23, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,425
State Employee Number: 105398

Tria Nelson works as a Director I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tria earned $89,097 in 2026.

Casey Houghton

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$88,192

Base pay: $88,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,192
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $7,349
State Employee Number: 147705

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Casey Houghton serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,192.

Hollye Pickett

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$87,838

Base pay: $87,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,838
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Apr 23, 2012
Monthly Pay: $7,320
State Employee Number: 110136

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Hollye Pickett serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,838.

Magdalena Salinas

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$87,503

Base pay: $87,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,503
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jun 5, 2017
Monthly Pay: $7,292
State Employee Number: 26404

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Magdalena Salinas serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,503.

Tad Davis

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$86,494

Base pay: $86,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,494
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 26, 2015
Monthly Pay: $7,208
State Employee Number: 89714

Tad Davis holds the role of Director I at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,494.

Genaro Salinas

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$85,170

Base pay: $85,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,170
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: May 7, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,098
State Employee Number: 99296

Genaro Salinas works as a Director I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Genaro earned $85,170 in 2026.

Kimberly Trevino

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$83,828

Base pay: $83,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,828
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Mar 8, 2010
Monthly Pay: $6,986
State Employee Number: 170785

Kimberly Trevino holds the role of Director I at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,828.

Ricardo Ortega

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$83,210

Base pay: $83,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,210
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $6,934
State Employee Number: 44794

Ricardo Ortega holds the role of Director I at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,210.

Julie Kinser

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$82,867

Base pay: $82,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,867
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2002
Monthly Pay: $6,906
State Employee Number: 36929

Julie Kinser works as a Director I for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Julie earned $82,867 in 2026.

Sarah Bloom

Director I/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$80,863

Base pay: $80,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,863
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Mar 9, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,739
State Employee Number: 786763

Sarah Bloom holds the role of Director I at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,863.