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Director III

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

52 employees hold this title in Department of Family and Protective Services. Median total compensation for the role is $130,000, above the department median of $62,139.

Employees
52
Total payroll
$6.8M
Role median
$130,000
Agency median
$62,139
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$96,200$147,616+

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How total compensation varies among the 52 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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Director III is held in 57 Texas departments. In Department of Family and Protective Services, the median of $130,000 ranks #44 of 57.

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Employees with this title

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Sara Hill

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$156,601
Base pay
$156,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,601
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2018
Monthly Pay
$13,050
State Employee Number
346797

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Sara Hill serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,601.

Dan Dotson

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Feb 2, 2022
Monthly Pay
$12,302
State Employee Number
1448669

Dan Dotson holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,625.

Natalie Nogueras

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$147,164
Base pay
$147,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,164
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Feb 7, 2024
Monthly Pay
$12,264
State Employee Number
199822

Natalie Nogueras holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,164.

Joe Zhou

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$140,865
Base pay
$140,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,865
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$11,739
State Employee Number
144965

Joe Zhou holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,865.

Dina Zappler

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$140,000
Base pay
$140,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2011
Monthly Pay
$11,667
State Employee Number
133790

Dina Zappler is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,000.

Marie Sutton

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$140,000
Base pay
$140,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
May 12, 1997
Monthly Pay
$11,667
State Employee Number
86346

Marie Sutton holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,000.

Lindsay Poynor

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$140,000
Base pay
$140,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Apr 6, 2009
Monthly Pay
$11,667
State Employee Number
112507

Lindsay Poynor is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,000.

Vincent Riles

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$140,000
Base pay
$140,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay
$11,667
State Employee Number
180275

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Vincent Riles serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,000.

Kerri Battles

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$140,000
Base pay
$140,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$11,667
State Employee Number
502150

Kerri Battles is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,000.

Michael Bailey

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$139,113
Base pay
$139,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,113
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Oct 4, 2023
Monthly Pay
$11,593
State Employee Number
10014

Michael Bailey holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,113.

Maura Flores

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$138,836
Base pay
$138,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,836
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jun 30, 2012
Monthly Pay
$11,570
State Employee Number
133504

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Maura Flores serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,836.

Kelley Bess

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$138,272
Base pay
$138,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,272
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Aug 8, 2005
Monthly Pay
$11,523
State Employee Number
47755

Kelley Bess holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,272.

Albert Hernandez

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$138,253
Base pay
$138,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,253
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jun 16, 2025
Monthly Pay
$11,521
State Employee Number
1156055

Albert Hernandez works as a Director III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Albert earned $138,253 in 2026.

Kasey Kharel

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$137,759
Base pay
$137,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,759
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
May 14, 2020
Monthly Pay
$11,480
State Employee Number
1265239

Kasey Kharel works as a Director III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kasey earned $137,759 in 2026.

Joshua Walker

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$137,460
Base pay
$137,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,460
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Dec 8, 2014
Monthly Pay
$11,455
State Employee Number
761108

Joshua Walker works as a Director III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joshua earned $137,460 in 2026.

Audrey Williamson

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$136,785
Base pay
$136,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,785
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$11,399
State Employee Number
5827

Audrey Williamson works as a Director III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Audrey earned $136,785 in 2026.

Crystal Bearley

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$135,409
Base pay
$135,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,409
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Feb 24, 2025
Monthly Pay
$11,284
State Employee Number
164675

Crystal Bearley holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,409.

John Silverthorne

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$134,306
Base pay
$134,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,306
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jan 11, 2023
Monthly Pay
$11,192
State Employee Number
112662

John Silverthorne holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,306.

Tanya Oestrick

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,837
Base pay
$130,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,837
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 20, 1999
Monthly Pay
$10,903
State Employee Number
117115

Tanya Oestrick holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,837.

Michelle Cunningham

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Dec 20, 1999
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
101034

Michelle Cunningham works as a Director III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michelle earned $130,000 in 2026.

Leticia Lozano

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2007
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
46339

Leticia Lozano is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.

Marina Yzaguirre

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Dec 30, 2024
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
169052

Marina Yzaguirre holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,000.

Mary Leigh-Ann Carney

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Mar 21, 2005
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
86386

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Mary Leigh-Ann Carney serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,000.

Natalie Taylor

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2007
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
180933

Natalie Taylor holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,000.

Cameron Garza

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2010
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
2530

Cameron Garza is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.

Tonya Harmon

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 1997
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
15526

Tonya Harmon holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,000.

Denise Barrera

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2004
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
20160

Denise Barrera works as a Director III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Denise earned $130,000 in 2026.

Jarita Wharton

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jun 28, 1993
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
100128

Jarita Wharton is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.

Lisa Guyton

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2001
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
102665

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Lisa Guyton serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,000.

Christin Johnson

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Nov 16, 2009
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
122040

Christin Johnson is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.

Natalie Witherspoon

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Apr 12, 1996
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
140888

Natalie Witherspoon is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.

Rebecca Marks

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Nov 6, 2000
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
160355

Rebecca Marks holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,000.

Keith Gailes

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Dec 2, 1994
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
185600

Keith Gailes is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.

Leshia Fisher

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Feb 15, 1996
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
191499

Leshia Fisher holds the role of Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,000.

Lorena Maldonado

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$130,000
Base pay
$130,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jun 23, 1997
Monthly Pay
$10,833
State Employee Number
192240

Lorena Maldonado is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.

Dennis Driskell

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$129,522
Base pay
$129,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,522
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 16, 2013
Monthly Pay
$10,793
State Employee Number
186841

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Dennis Driskell serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,522.

Nathan Ezell

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$129,522
Base pay
$129,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,522
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2006
Monthly Pay
$10,793
State Employee Number
138278

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Nathan Ezell serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,522.

Jason Verette

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$129,522
Base pay
$129,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,522
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$10,793
State Employee Number
779058

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Jason Verette serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,522.

Christopher Simani

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$127,910
Base pay
$127,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,910
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,659
State Employee Number
178582

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Christopher Simani serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,910.

Roseana Greene

Director III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp
$127,637
Base pay
$127,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,637
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2001
Monthly Pay
$10,636
State Employee Number
118332

Roseana Greene is a Director III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,637.