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GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TRUSTEE PROGRAMS

Texas public payroll data for GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TRUSTEE PROGRAMS. We have 8 employee records on file from the most recent state release. Below: a breakdown of pay, common roles, and the full employee list.

8Employees on file
$146,972Average annual pay
$288,028Highest annual pay
$61,452Lowest annual pay
Common roles: MANAGER V DEPUTY DIRECTOR III MARKETING SPECIALIST IV PROGRAM SPECIALIST III DIRECTOR VIII PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV DIRECTOR VI

About this agency

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TRUSTEE PROGRAMS is part of the Legislative & Executive sector of Texas state government. The OpenPayrolls dataset includes 8 distinct employee records associated with this agency, drawn from the most recent state payroll release. Reported pay ranges from $61,452 at the low end to $288,028 at the high end, with an average of $146,972 across all roles.

Like every state agency listed here, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TRUSTEE PROGRAMS is funded primarily through legislative appropriations and dedicated revenue. Compensation reported in this database represents the employee's annualized base salary at the time of the data snapshot — not necessarily the amount actually paid out during the calendar year, which can differ because of partial-year employment, mid-year promotions, supplemental funding sources (federal grants, athletic revenue at universities, fee-supported programs), and overtime. See our methodology for the full caveats.

The roles most commonly held at this agency are MANAGER V, DEPUTY DIRECTOR III, MARKETING SPECIALIST IV, PROGRAM SPECIALIST III, DIRECTOR VIII, PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV, DIRECTOR VI. To compare what people in any of these titles earn across other Texas agencies, click the role above. You can also see how GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TRUSTEE PROGRAMS compares to other employers in Austin, or against peer organizations on the Legislative & Executive page.

Employees at GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TRUSTEE PROGRAMS

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NameJob titleAnnual payTypeHire date
Adriana Cruz DEPUTY DIRECTOR III $288,028 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME December 5, 2019
Jerome Greener DIRECTOR VIII $250,000 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME October 1, 2025
Andrew Friedrichs DIRECTOR VI $200,000 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME March 1, 2026
Susannah Dennis MANAGER V $116,964 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME August 20, 2018
Donald Stout Jr MANAGER V $109,396 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME July 18, 2016
Tamara Andrew MARKETING SPECIALIST IV $78,533 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME March 1, 2015
Giselle Gourguechon PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV $71,400 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME January 22, 2025
Willita Mahone PROGRAM SPECIALIST III $61,452 CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME March 15, 2023

How to read these numbers

The annual pay column shows the salary that the agency reports for that employee at the time of the data snapshot. It is the standard apples-to-apples figure used by Texas budget analysts: monthly base rate × 12 for salaried employees, or hourly rate × scheduled hours × 52 for hourly staff. It does not include benefits, retirement contributions, performance bonuses, settlement payments, contract buyouts, deferred compensation, or supplements paid from foundation or grant funds — all of which can be substantial at universities and large agencies.

Two employees with the same title and similar tenure can earn very different amounts at the same agency for legitimate reasons: market-pay adjustments approved by the agency head, longevity pay required by Texas Government Code Chapter 659, hazardous-duty pay for eligible peace officers, or temporary stipends during periods of acting leadership. Before drawing conclusions about any single record, look at the methodology page for the full set of caveats and read the agency's own pay plan if it has one.