Texas / Texas Department of Criminal Justice / Director III

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Director III

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

28 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Median total compensation for the role is $127,468, above the department median of $59,438.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $3.5M
Role median: $127,468
Agency median: $59,438
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$97,010$138,149+

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

How total compensation varies among the 28 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 Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the median of $127,468 ranks #47 of 57.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

$192,456 · 2

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$159,000 · 14

Texas Military Department

$156,612 · 5

Employees Retirement System

$156,000 · 3

Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

$152,928 · 1

State Office of Administrative Hearings

$151,934 · 2

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$151,709 · 2

Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Energy Conse

$151,480 · 1

State Preservation Board

$150,250 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$150,235 · 4

Railroad Commission of Texas

$150,000 · 11

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

$149,499 · 2

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

Same department

Other job titles in Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Accountant II 112
Administrative Assistant II 1,183
Administrative Assistant III 620
Administrative Assistant IV 447
Administrative Assistant V 52
Agriculture Specialist III 48
Assistant Warden 108
Captain of Correctional Officers 332
Case Manager III 105
Case Manager IV 199
Chaplain II 107
Correctional Officer I 1,780
Correctional Officer II 1,076
Correctional Officer II 721
Correctional Officer III 10,859
Correctional Officer III 516
Correctional Officer IV 7,900
Correctional Officer IV 1,676
Correctional Officer V 629
Equipment Operator II 94
Food Service Manager II 124
Food Service Manager III 323
Food Service Manager IV 412
Human Resources Specialist I 156
Human Resources Specialist II 103
Human Resources Specialist IV 162
Industrial Specialist III 105
Industrial Specialist IV 105
Industrial Specialist V 51
Inventory & Store Specialist II 55
Inventory & Store Specialist III 284
Inventory & Store Specialist IV 151
Inventory & Store Specialist V 120
Investigator I 97
Investigator IV - Office of Inspector General 143
Laundry Manager I 75
Laundry Manager II 562
Laundry Manager III 93
Librarian II 126
Librarian III 73
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers 722
Maintenance Supervisor III 480
Maintenance Supervisor IV 182
Maj of Correctional Officers 239
Manager I 56
Manager III 61
Parole Officer I 782
Parole Officer II 807
Parole Officer III 287
Parole Officer IV 100
Program Specialist I 314
Program Specialist II 60
Program Specialist III 100
Program Supervisor III 223
Program Supervisor IV 173
Program Supervisor V 86
Program Supervisor VI 49
Safety Officer I 119
Sergeant of Correctional Officers 1,881
Warden I 62

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Rebecca Garza

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$141,597

Base pay: $141,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,597
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Mar 4, 2026
Monthly Pay: $11,800
State Employee Number: 1293695

Rebecca Garza works as a Director III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rebecca earned $141,597 in 2026.

Michael Britt

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$135,213

Base pay: $135,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,213
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Dec 6, 2004
Monthly Pay: $11,268
State Employee Number: 98266

Michael Britt works as a Director III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $135,213 in 2026.

Jerry Sanchez

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$135,213

Base pay: $135,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,213
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jul 10, 1995
Monthly Pay: $11,268
State Employee Number: 34809

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Jerry Sanchez serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,213.

Timothy Fitzpatrick

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$135,213

Base pay: $135,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,213
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Dec 19, 2005
Monthly Pay: $11,268
State Employee Number: 35311

Timothy Fitzpatrick holds the role of Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,213.

Bryan Williams

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$135,213

Base pay: $135,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,213
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 23, 1998
Monthly Pay: $11,268
State Employee Number: 51353

Bryan Williams holds the role of Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,213.

Jennifer Cozby

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$135,213

Base pay: $135,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,213
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 25, 1995
Monthly Pay: $11,268
State Employee Number: 123424

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Jennifer Cozby serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,213.

William Wheat

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$135,213

Base pay: $135,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,213
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2004
Monthly Pay: $11,268
State Employee Number: 124539

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, William Wheat serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,213.

Angela Chevalier

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$135,213

Base pay: $135,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,213
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: May 6, 2004
Monthly Pay: $11,268
State Employee Number: 126654

Angela Chevalier holds the role of Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,213.

David Driskell

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$135,213

Base pay: $135,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,213
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,268
State Employee Number: 331013

David Driskell is a Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $135,213.

Elbert Holmes

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$135,213

Base pay: $135,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,213
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: May 8, 1995
Monthly Pay: $11,268
State Employee Number: 160906

Elbert Holmes works as a Director III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elbert earned $135,213 in 2026.

Edward Weckerly

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$135,000

Base pay: $135,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Apr 13, 2020
Monthly Pay: $11,250
State Employee Number: 119935

Edward Weckerly is a Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $135,000.

Terence Hall

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

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 17, 2012
Monthly Pay: $10,833
State Employee Number: 353343

Terence Hall is a Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,000.

Wesley Smith

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

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: 4505
Hire Date: Jun 29, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,141
State Employee Number: 110881

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Wesley Smith serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,000.

Jewel Archie

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$128,149

Base pay: $128,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,149
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 3, 2019
Monthly Pay: $10,679
State Employee Number: 468875

Jewel Archie holds the role of Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,149.

Amanda Hernandez

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$126,788

Base pay: $126,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,788
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,566
State Employee Number: 665938

Amanda Hernandez works as a Director III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amanda earned $126,788 in 2026.

Alfredo Salcido

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$121,425

Base pay: $121,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,425
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Feb 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $10,119
State Employee Number: 112382

Alfredo Salcido works as a Director III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alfredo earned $121,425 in 2025.

Lee Eck-Massingill

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$121,425

Base pay: $121,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,425
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, 1991
Monthly Pay: $10,119
State Employee Number: 16958

Lee Eck-Massingill is a Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,425.

Troy Fox

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$121,425

Base pay: $121,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,425
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $10,119
State Employee Number: 73132

Troy Fox is a Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,425.

Anthony Ramirez

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$121,425

Base pay: $121,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,425
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Dec 10, 2012
Monthly Pay: $10,119
State Employee Number: 169347

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Anthony Ramirez serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,425.

J Wright

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$120,000

Base pay: $120,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jul 6, 2015
Monthly Pay: $10,000
State Employee Number: 838164

J Wright holds the role of Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,000.

Ronald Herrin

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$120,000

Base pay: $120,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Mar 7, 2005
Monthly Pay: $10,000
State Employee Number: 90058

Ronald Herrin holds the role of Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,000.

Kelly Metz

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$120,000

Base pay: $120,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Feb 17, 1999
Monthly Pay: $10,000
State Employee Number: 60709

Kelly Metz works as a Director III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kelly earned $120,000 in 2026.

Rebecca Jones

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$120,000

Base pay: $120,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $10,000
State Employee Number: 91047

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Rebecca Jones serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,000.

Page Burleyson

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$117,932

Base pay: $117,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,932
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Mar 22, 2004
Monthly Pay: $9,828
State Employee Number: 167518

Page Burleyson holds the role of Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,932.

Debra Durda

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$117,243

Base pay: $117,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,243
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 7, 2006
Monthly Pay: $9,770
State Employee Number: 151636

Debra Durda works as a Director III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Debra earned $117,243 in 2026.

Wayne Ruschel

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$117,243

Base pay: $117,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,243
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $9,770
State Employee Number: 1066271

Wayne Ruschel is a Director III at Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,243.

Lynda Cobler

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2025 total comp

$110,470

Base pay: $110,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,470
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 2, 1997
Monthly Pay: $9,206
State Employee Number: 145620

At Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Lynda Cobler serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,470.

Susan Gunnels

Director III/Texas Department of Criminal Justice

2026 total comp

$97,010

Base pay: $97,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,010
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 23, 2014
Monthly Pay: $8,084
State Employee Number: 259457

Susan Gunnels works as a Director III for Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Susan earned $97,010 in 2026.