OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Texas public payroll data for OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR. We have 24 employee records on file from the most recent state release. Below: a breakdown of pay, common roles, and the full employee list.
About this agency
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR is part of the Legislative & Executive sector of Texas state government. The OpenPayrolls dataset includes 24 distinct employee records associated with this agency, drawn from the most recent state payroll release. Reported pay ranges from $52,000 at the low end to $335,710 at the high end, with an average of $210,884 across all roles.
Like every state agency listed here, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 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 DEPUTY DIRECTOR II, GENERAL COUNSEL V, DEPUTY DIRECTOR III, DEPUTY DIRECTOR IV, DIRECTOR VI, DIRECTOR VII, HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST III, DIRECTOR VIII. To compare what people in any of these titles earn across other Texas agencies, click the role above. You can also see how OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR compares to other employers in Austin, or against peer organizations on the Legislative & Executive page.
Employees at OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
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| Name | Job title | Annual pay | Type | Hire date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Black | DEPUTY DIRECTOR IV | $335,710 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | July 22, 2024 |
| Angela Colmenero | DEPUTY DIRECTOR IV | $325,177 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 10, 2018 |
| Christopher Baker | DEPUTY DIRECTOR IV | $320,575 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | December 15, 2022 |
| Stephen Munisteri | DEPUTY DIRECTOR III | $299,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 1, 2021 |
| Robert Howden | DEPUTY DIRECTOR III | $299,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 9, 2024 |
| Trevor Ezell | DEPUTY DIRECTOR III | $299,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 7, 2023 |
| Tabatha Vasquez | DEPUTY DIRECTOR II | $275,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 30, 2020 |
| Suzanne Johnson | DEPUTY DIRECTOR II | $260,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 12, 2018 |
| Corydon Fish | DEPUTY DIRECTOR II | $225,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 1, 2022 |
| Lars Hjaltman | DIRECTOR VIII | $225,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 1, 2021 |
| Frank Reynolds | DEPUTY DIRECTOR II | $225,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 12, 2025 |
| Peggy Venable | DIRECTOR VII | $220,512 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 1, 2017 |
| Joseph Behnke | GENERAL COUNSEL V | $212,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 1, 2018 |
| Caleb Gunnels | GENERAL COUNSEL V | $212,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 4, 2026 |
| Jason Bramow | GENERAL COUNSEL V | $212,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 10, 2024 |
| Wiley Collier | DIRECTOR VI | $207,979 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 15, 2024 |
| Austin Holder | DIRECTOR VI | $205,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 14, 2022 |
| Gregory Davidson | DIRECTOR V | $181,373 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 18, 1995 |
| Katie Taylor | DIRECTOR IV | $167,056 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 20, 2015 |
| Wendy Nelson | MANAGER V | $107,784 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 28, 2013 |
| Erica Moreno | ACCOUNTANT III | $68,040 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 1, 2024 |
| Sadie Kammlah | EDITOR I | $65,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | May 21, 2025 |
| Sara Curtis | HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST III | $62,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 19, 2025 |
| Nathan Darsch | CUSTOMER SERVICE REP III | $52,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 7, 2025 |
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.