Texas / Texas Commission on Environmental Quality / Director VI

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Director VI

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

35 employees hold this title in Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Median total compensation for the role is $170,826, above the department median of $75,376.

Employees: 35
Total payroll: $5.9M
Role median: $170,826
Agency median: $75,376
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$149,664$185,219+

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How total compensation varies among the 35 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 VI is held in 36 Texas departments. In Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the median of $170,826 ranks #33 of 36.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Savings and Mortgage

$205,272 · 1

Health and Human Services Commission

$201,119 · 34

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$200,568 · 3

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$200,473 · 1

Office of the Attorney General

$199,632 · 8

Governor's Office, Trustee Programs

$198,398 · 4

Texas Facilities Commission

$198,000 · 3

Railroad Commission of Texas

$197,009 · 4

Office of Court Administration

$196,114 · 3

General Land Office

$195,838 · 13

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

$194,831 · 4

Employees Retirement System

$193,650 · 2

Median total compensation for the Director VI 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ryan Vise

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$187,072

Base pay: $187,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,072
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Oct 24, 2016
Monthly Pay: $15,589
State Employee Number: 184593

Ryan Vise is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $187,072.

Donna Huff

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$184,347

Base pay: $184,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,347
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

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Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Feb 21, 2006
Monthly Pay: $15,362
State Employee Number: 37233

Donna Huff is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $184,347.

Samuel Short

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$183,368

Base pay: $183,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,368
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

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Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $15,281
State Employee Number: 61859

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Samuel Short serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,368.

Kelly Cook

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$182,398

Base pay: $182,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,398
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

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Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Sep 14, 1992
Monthly Pay: $15,200
State Employee Number: 86596

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Kelly Cook serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,398.

Susan Johnson

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$181,670

Base pay: $181,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,670
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

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Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Dec 1, 1990
Monthly Pay: $15,139
State Employee Number: 61854

Susan Johnson works as a Director VI for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Susan earned $181,670 in 2026.

Robert Sadlier

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$181,462

Base pay: $181,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,462
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2011
Monthly Pay: $15,122
State Employee Number: 200389

Robert Sadlier holds the role of Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,462.

Charlyne Fritz

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$180,590

Base pay: $180,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,590
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Aug 14, 2006
Monthly Pay: $15,049
State Employee Number: 95421

Charlyne Fritz is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $180,590.

Chance Watson

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$180,000

Base pay: $180,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2026
Monthly Pay: $15,000
State Employee Number: 763302

Chance Watson is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $180,000.

Aruna Neerukonda

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$179,928

Base pay: $179,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,928
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Aug 10, 2009
Monthly Pay: $14,994
State Employee Number: 200709

Aruna Neerukonda is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $179,928.

Charmaine Backens

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$179,649

Base pay: $179,649
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,649
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Sep 17, 2007
Monthly Pay: $14,971
State Employee Number: 1395

Charmaine Backens holds the role of Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,649.

Elizabeth West

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$178,720

Base pay: $178,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,720
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Apr 17, 2000
Monthly Pay: $14,893
State Employee Number: 83660

Elizabeth West holds the role of Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $178,720.

Gitanjali Yadav

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$177,199

Base pay: $177,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,199
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2000
Monthly Pay: $14,767
State Employee Number: 146760

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Gitanjali Yadav serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,199.

Brandy Brooks

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$177,087

Base pay: $177,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,087
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Mar 8, 1999
Monthly Pay: $14,757
State Employee Number: 96220

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Brandy Brooks serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,087.

Josalyn Mcmillon

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$177,087

Base pay: $177,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,087
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jan 23, 1995
Monthly Pay: $14,757
State Employee Number: 57809

Josalyn Mcmillon is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $177,087.

Michele Risko

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$172,772

Base pay: $172,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,772
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jan 9, 2017
Monthly Pay: $14,398
State Employee Number: 861537

Michele Risko holds the role of Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,772.

Merrie Smith

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$172,157

Base pay: $172,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,157
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Dec 19, 1994
Monthly Pay: $14,346
State Employee Number: 67056

Merrie Smith is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $172,157.

Ashley Forbes

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$172,010

Base pay: $172,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,010
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Apr 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $14,334
State Employee Number: 86538

Ashley Forbes works as a Director VI for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ashley earned $172,010 in 2025.

Yolanda Davis

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$170,826

Base pay: $170,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,826
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2007
Monthly Pay: $14,236
State Employee Number: 190702

Yolanda Davis holds the role of Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,826.

Jaya Zyman

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$170,446

Base pay: $170,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,446
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: May 11, 2009
Monthly Pay: $14,204
State Employee Number: 122406

Jaya Zyman works as a Director VI for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jaya earned $170,446 in 2025.

Kelly Mills

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$165,851

Base pay: $165,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,851
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Feb 16, 1993
Monthly Pay: $13,821
State Employee Number: 175707

Kelly Mills holds the role of Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,851.

Amy Settemeyer

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$165,851

Base pay: $165,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,851
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2009
Monthly Pay: $13,821
State Employee Number: 31755

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Amy Settemeyer serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,851.

Elizabeth Smith

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$165,851

Base pay: $165,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,851
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $13,821
State Employee Number: 61668

Elizabeth Smith is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $165,851.

Nicole Bealle

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$165,851

Base pay: $165,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,851
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jan 28, 1987
Monthly Pay: $13,821
State Employee Number: 29423

Nicole Bealle works as a Director VI for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Nicole earned $165,851 in 2026.

Jene Bearse

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$165,851

Base pay: $165,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,851
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jan 16, 2018
Monthly Pay: $13,821
State Employee Number: 234687

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Jene Bearse serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,851.

Laurie Gharis

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$165,851

Base pay: $165,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,851
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jun 11, 2018
Monthly Pay: $13,821
State Employee Number: 289825

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Laurie Gharis serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,851.

Michael Hardison

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$159,752

Base pay: $159,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,752
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Oct 4, 2010
Monthly Pay: $13,313
State Employee Number: 71118

Michael Hardison is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $159,752.

Yen Tran

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$158,312

Base pay: $158,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,312
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Aug 21, 2013
Monthly Pay: $13,193
State Employee Number: 341343

Yen Tran works as a Director VI for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Yen earned $158,312 in 2026.

Kathy Alexander

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$157,147

Base pay: $157,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,147
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Apr 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $13,096
State Employee Number: 112423

Kathy Alexander is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,147.

Andrew Gardner

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$156,015

Base pay: $156,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,015
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jan 25, 2001
Monthly Pay: $13,001
State Employee Number: 98073

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Andrew Gardner serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,015.

Alyssa Taylor

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$154,546

Base pay: $154,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,546
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Dec 12, 1999
Monthly Pay: $12,879
State Employee Number: 106867

Alyssa Taylor is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,546.

Grant Mcloughlin

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

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: 1625
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $12,500
State Employee Number: 768696

Grant Mcloughlin is a Director VI at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $150,000.

Brittney Wortham-Teakell

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$149,664

Base pay: $149,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,664
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $12,472
State Employee Number: 25906

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Brittney Wortham-Teakell serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,664.

Chance Goodin

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$149,664

Base pay: $149,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,664
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jan 20, 2000
Monthly Pay: $12,472
State Employee Number: 92447

Chance Goodin works as a Director VI for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Chance earned $149,664 in 2026.

Melissa Keller

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$149,664

Base pay: $149,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,664
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Oct 4, 2004
Monthly Pay: $12,472
State Employee Number: 115005

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Melissa Keller serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,664.

Linda Elder

Director VI/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$149,664

Base pay: $149,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,664
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Jun 18, 2012
Monthly Pay: $12,472
State Employee Number: 340754

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Linda Elder serves as a Director VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,664.