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Health and Human Services Commission

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

The Health and Human Services Commission delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2026, this agency had 38,018 employees with median total compensation of $50,368; the highest distinct record was $345,250.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$2.3B
Employees
38,018
Median total
$50,368
Highest record
$345,250

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 38,018 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($50,368) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$60,853 (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
$36,571
$42,571
$50,368
$70,575
$94,913

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $94,913 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,571. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2025
$2.3B
38,150
$49,798
2026
$2.3B
0.2%
38,018
0.3%
$50,368
1.1%

Record list

Employees

Page 9

Laura Castillo

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Mar 21, 2022
Monthly Pay
$11,067
State Employee Number
179479

At Health and Human Services Commission, Laura Castillo serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,076.

Eugenie Stooksberry

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 23, 2020
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
1138383

Eugenie Stooksberry is a Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,076.

Alyssa Custer

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
59183

Alyssa Custer works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alyssa earned $128,076 in 2026.

Christina Harvey

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
189731

Christina Harvey is a Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,076.

Lindsay Reed

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2018
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
1143085

Lindsay Reed works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lindsay earned $128,076 in 2025.

Andrea Graham

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
138554

At Health and Human Services Commission, Andrea Graham serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,076.

Nancy Phonsnasinh

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
147132

At Health and Human Services Commission, Nancy Phonsnasinh serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,076.

Kristi Dudley-Decker

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
13708

Kristi Dudley-Decker holds the role of Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,076.

Anthony Luna

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
29170

Anthony Luna holds the role of Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,076.

Vanessa Rios

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Oct 18, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
30405

Vanessa Rios holds the role of Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,076.

Dan Hernandez

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2006
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
33832

Dan Hernandez holds the role of Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,076.

Shannon Sisco

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
58030

Shannon Sisco works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shannon earned $128,076 in 2026.

Kristene Coe

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
79950

Kristene Coe works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kristene earned $128,076 in 2026.

Susan Zimmerman

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
89801

Susan Zimmerman works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Susan earned $128,076 in 2026.

Jennifer Berger

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
157448

At Health and Human Services Commission, Jennifer Berger serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,076.

Emily Kopplin

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
159268

Emily Kopplin holds the role of Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,076.

Jeanette Goldsberry

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
163980

Jeanette Goldsberry works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jeanette earned $128,076 in 2026.

Jennifer Salazar

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
188812

Jennifer Salazar holds the role of Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,076.

Debra Anderson Mills

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
189217

Debra Anderson Mills works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Debra earned $128,076 in 2026.

Debra Malone Renelt

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Jul 29, 2024
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
284634

Debra Malone Renelt is a Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,076.

Cherri Schmidt

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
330096

Cherri Schmidt works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cherri earned $128,076 in 2026.

Shawn Tupy

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Mar 7, 2022
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
345333

Shawn Tupy works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shawn earned $128,076 in 2026.

Linda Pena

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Aug 30, 2013
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
350759

Linda Pena is a Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,076.

Lisa Peers

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
740410

Lisa Peers is a Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,076.

Audrey Young

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
747951

Audrey Young holds the role of Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,076.

Julianita Benavidez

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
771864

Julianita Benavidez works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Julianita earned $128,076 in 2026.

Aimee Pena

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
935970

Aimee Pena holds the role of Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,076.

Chalanda Sanders

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
46699

Chalanda Sanders works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Chalanda earned $128,076 in 2026.

Beverly Hubbard

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
122174

At Health and Human Services Commission, Beverly Hubbard serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,076.

Sonja King

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
75300

Sonja King is a Director II at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,076.

Dana Davis

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3534
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,156
State Employee Number
120821

Dana Davis works as a Director II for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dana earned $128,076 in 2026.

Claudia De La Rosa

Director II/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,076
Base pay
$128,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,076
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1621
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$10,673
State Employee Number
66453

At Health and Human Services Commission, Claudia De La Rosa serves as a Director II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,076.

Hilary Davis

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,000
Base pay
$128,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Dec 13, 2007
Monthly Pay
$10,667
State Employee Number
97191

Hilary Davis is a Director III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,000.

Meghan Taylor

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$128,000
Base pay
$128,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Mar 16, 2015
Monthly Pay
$10,667
State Employee Number
786696

Meghan Taylor works as a Director III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Meghan earned $128,000 in 2026.

Steven Mielke

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$127,995
Base pay
$127,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,995
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Sep 26, 2022
Monthly Pay
$10,666
State Employee Number
1447532

Steven Mielke 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 $127,995.

Tom Cochran

Director III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$127,890
Base pay
$127,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,890
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1622
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2015
Monthly Pay
$10,657
State Employee Number
37745

At Health and Human Services Commission, Tom Cochran serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,890.

Kavitha Gowda

Programmer V/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$127,830
Base pay
$127,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,830
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
245
Hire Date
Nov 13, 2019
Monthly Pay
$10,652
State Employee Number
1113884

Kavitha Gowda works as a Programmer V for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kavitha earned $127,830 in 2026.

Meena Vaideeswaran

Manager VI/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$127,829
Base pay
$127,829
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,829
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1605
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2020
Monthly Pay
$10,652
State Employee Number
1285362

Meena Vaideeswaran holds the role of Manager VI at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,829.

Shelley Barbontin

Manager VI/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$127,728
Base pay
$127,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,728
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1605
Hire Date
Sep 23, 2019
Monthly Pay
$10,644
State Employee Number
201399

Shelley Barbontin is a Manager VI at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,728.

Paula Biggs

Project Manager IV/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp
$127,663
Base pay
$127,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,663
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1561
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$10,639
State Employee Number
1447064

At Health and Human Services Commission, Paula Biggs serves as a Project Manager IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,663.