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Job-title file

Director III

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

189 employees hold this title in Health and Human Services Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $135,595, above the department median of $50,368.

Employees
189
Total payroll
$25.7M
Role median
$135,595
Agency median
$50,368
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$100,222$156,421+

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How total compensation varies among the 189 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 III is held in 57 Texas departments. In Health and Human Services Commission, the median of $135,595 ranks #34 of 57.

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Employees with this title

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Jeffery Goza

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$156,612
Base pay
$156,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,612
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$13,051
State Employee Number
92689

At Health and Human Services Commission, Jeffery Goza serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,612.

Terry Hartley

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp
$156,612
Base pay
$156,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,612
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
May 4, 2020
Monthly Pay
$13,051
State Employee Number
1264801

Terry Hartley is a Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $156,612.

Melanie Ellsworth

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$156,612
Base pay
$156,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,612
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Mar 27, 2024
Monthly Pay
$13,051
State Employee Number
1703255

Melanie Ellsworth holds the role of Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,612.

James Childers

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$156,438
Base pay
$156,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,438
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Nov 13, 2017
Monthly Pay
$13,037
State Employee Number
152414

At Health and Human Services Commission, James Childers serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,438.

Lisa Cole

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$156,416
Base pay
$156,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,416
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
May 29, 2013
Monthly Pay
$13,035
State Employee Number
25016

Lisa Cole is a Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,416.

Ron Rocha

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$156,087
Base pay
$156,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,087
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2014
Monthly Pay
$13,007
State Employee Number
148394

At Health and Human Services Commission, Ron Rocha serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,087.

Jeremy Sadler

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp
$155,816
Base pay
$155,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,816
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$12,985
State Employee Number
719478

At Health and Human Services Commission, Jeremy Sadler serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,816.

Joe Martinez

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$155,791
Base pay
$155,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,791
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Aug 30, 2013
Monthly Pay
$12,983
State Employee Number
348360

Joe Martinez works as a Director III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joe earned $155,791 in 2026.

Connor Erickson

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$155,146
Base pay
$155,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,146
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2013
Monthly Pay
$12,929
State Employee Number
353942

Connor Erickson is a Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $155,146.

Curtis Bush

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$154,256
Base pay
$154,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,256
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, 2018
Monthly Pay
$12,855
State Employee Number
1155629

Curtis Bush holds the role of Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,256.

Amanda Hovis

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$153,535
Base pay
$153,535
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,535
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, 2017
Monthly Pay
$12,795
State Employee Number
147861

Amanda Hovis works as a Director III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amanda earned $153,535 in 2026.

Celeste Lunceford

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$153,509
Base pay
$153,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,509
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$12,792
State Employee Number
127464

Celeste Lunceford is a Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,509.

Richard Escamilla

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$153,455
Base pay
$153,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,455
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay
$12,788
State Employee Number
180516

At Health and Human Services Commission, Richard Escamilla serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,455.

Renu Razdan

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$152,753
Base pay
$152,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,753
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jan 8, 2018
Monthly Pay
$12,729
State Employee Number
1101287

Renu Razdan works as a Director III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Renu earned $152,753 in 2026.

Lacy Boggan

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$152,586
Base pay
$152,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,586
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$12,715
State Employee Number
80209

At Health and Human Services Commission, Lacy Boggan serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,586.

Rebecca Read

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$152,178
Base pay
$152,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,178
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$12,682
State Employee Number
108922

Rebecca Read holds the role of Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,178.

Fady Nakhla

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp
$152,100
Base pay
$152,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,100
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2006
Monthly Pay
$12,675
State Employee Number
105301

At Health and Human Services Commission, Fady Nakhla serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,100.

Kathy Foster

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$152,055
Base pay
$152,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,055
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5123
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,650
State Employee Number
738905

At Health and Human Services Commission, Kathy Foster serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,055.

Ashlan Coltharp

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$152,055
Base pay
$152,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,055
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$12,671
State Employee Number
37294

At Health and Human Services Commission, Ashlan Coltharp serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,055.

Mike Narumiya

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp
$152,055
Base pay
$152,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,055
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Mar 21, 2022
Monthly Pay
$12,671
State Employee Number
1456890

Mike Narumiya holds the role of Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,055.

Julio Perez

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$152,055
Base pay
$152,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,055
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay
$12,671
State Employee Number
1562668

Julio Perez is a Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,055.

Joy Miller

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$152,022
Base pay
$152,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,022
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay
$12,668
State Employee Number
4768

Joy Miller holds the role of Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,022.

Fay Booker

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$152,022
Base pay
$152,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,022
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay
$12,668
State Employee Number
50925

Fay Booker holds the role of Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,022.

Teriann Lyons

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$151,515
Base pay
$151,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,515
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jan 29, 2018
Monthly Pay
$12,626
State Employee Number
1100710

At Health and Human Services Commission, Teriann Lyons serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,515.

Ellen Watkins

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$151,030
Base pay
$151,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,030
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, 2017
Monthly Pay
$12,586
State Employee Number
69261

Ellen Watkins is a Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,030.

Byron White

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$150,646
Base pay
$150,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,646
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2020
Monthly Pay
$12,554
State Employee Number
1269067

Byron White holds the role of Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,646.

Jose Araiza

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$150,491
Base pay
$150,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,491
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Oct 8, 2018
Monthly Pay
$12,541
State Employee Number
392143

Jose Araiza works as a Director III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jose earned $150,491 in 2026.

Rianne Payne-Jasik

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$150,150
Base pay
$150,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,150
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$12,513
State Employee Number
514344

At Health and Human Services Commission, Rianne Payne-Jasik serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,150.

Kimberly Lee

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$150,000
Base pay
$150,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$12,500
State Employee Number
43498

At Health and Human Services Commission, Kimberly Lee serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,000.

David Allen

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$150,000
Base pay
$150,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Feb 16, 2026
Monthly Pay
$12,500
State Employee Number
1834496

David Allen works as a Director III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $150,000 in 2026.

Tammy Desharnais

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$149,440
Base pay
$149,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,440
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Nov 30, 2012
Monthly Pay
$12,453
State Employee Number
200327

Tammy Desharnais works as a Director III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tammy earned $149,440 in 2026.

Janet Marshall

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$148,837
Base pay
$148,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,837
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Apr 16, 2012
Monthly Pay
$12,403
State Employee Number
102122

Janet Marshall works as a Director III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Janet earned $148,837 in 2026.

Paul Rogers

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp
$148,806
Base pay
$148,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,806
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 7, 2021
Monthly Pay
$12,400
State Employee Number
46949

Paul Rogers works as a Director III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Paul earned $148,806 in 2025.

Shannon Brookfield

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$147,000
Base pay
$147,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$12,250
State Employee Number
69474

At Health and Human Services Commission, Shannon Brookfield serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,000.

Kathleen Fairchild

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$146,000
Base pay
$146,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jun 20, 2018
Monthly Pay
$12,167
State Employee Number
1125373

Kathleen Fairchild holds the role of Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,000.

David Umscheid

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$145,530
Base pay
$145,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,530
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jul 11, 2005
Monthly Pay
$12,128
State Employee Number
7490

David Umscheid works as a Director III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $145,530 in 2026.

Mark Kendall

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$145,220
Base pay
$145,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,220
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$12,102
State Employee Number
90210

Mark Kendall is a Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $145,220.

Joe Sanders

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$144,900
Base pay
$144,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,900
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$12,075
State Employee Number
1712995

Joe Sanders holds the role of Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,900.

John Grevera

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$144,575
Base pay
$144,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,575
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, 2016
Monthly Pay
$12,048
State Employee Number
514238

John Grevera is a Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $144,575.

Sylvia Salvato

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$144,278
Base pay
$144,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,278
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Oct 6, 2014
Monthly Pay
$12,023
State Employee Number
767456

Sylvia Salvato holds the role of Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,278.