All 46 of Jefferson College’s administrators and directors received pay raises for this school year, which began July 1 and ends June 30, 2026. All of them, except Jefferson College President Dena McCaffrey, received a 2 percent step raise and 3 percent cost-of-living raise, just like the college’s faculty.
McCaffrey’s annual salary is $230,100 this school year, up from $210,120, a larger raise than what the other administrators received. However, her raise was affected by a change in how a portion of her salary is categorized, said John Linhorst, vice president of finance and operations.
“The variance in compensation is due to an allowance for vehicle travel related to the president role, which has historically been included as a separate component of the president’s compensation package,” he said. “Beginning in fiscal year 2026 and moving forward, this allowance has been consolidated into the president’s base salary.”
The college’s other employees – those who are not faculty members, administrators or directors – received cost-of-living raises ranging from .33 percent to 3.74 percent, plus a 2 percent step increase.
All the pay raises were approved as part of the college’s budget, which the Board of Trustees adopted on June 12. The 2025 fall semester classes began Monday.
Altogether, the pay raises will cost the college about $550,000, McCaffrey said, adding that the college’s cost for the administrators and directors staff raises, promotions and upgrades comes to $253,339.
“These figures include faculty promotions, position reclassifications and upgrades,” McCaffrey said.
She said it is essential for the college to maintain competitive salaries for administrative and director salaries in higher education to keep them in their positions and to fill open positions.
“Jefferson College is fortunate to have a strong team of professionals supporting the work we do to fulfill our mission,” she said. “To remain competitive, the college regularly compares our salaries and benefits to others in the region. We also work hard to create an environment that is mission-centered and one that individuals want to be a part of. I appreciate the service they provide to our students, the community and each other.”
The following is the list of Jefferson College administrator and director salaries. All those listed are full-time employees.
- Dena McCaffrey, president, $230,100
- Chris DeGeare, vice president of academic affairs, $157,263.
- Tasha Welsh, associate vice president of human resources, $149,522.
- Kimberly Harvey-Manus, vice president of student services, $143,068.
- Kenny Wilson, dean of instruction, $132,771.
- John Linhorst, vice president of finance and operations, $127,041.
- Josephine Kershaw, dean of institutional effectiveness and innovation, $117,898.
- Mark Smreker, director of information technology, $113,073.
- Janet Akers-Montgomery, associated dean-science and health, $112,457.
- Leslie Hoff, controller and chief financial officer, $111,711.
- Paula Carpenter, director of financial aid, $102,414.
- Robert Deutschman, director of athletics, $102,414.
- Suzanne Richardson, senior director of Area Technical School and Early Childhood Program, $102,414.
- Maryanne Angliongto, associate dean of math, physics and technology, $99,859.
- Janice Johnson, associate dean of business, social science and public services, $99,859.
- Daniel Smith, information technology software development manager, $99,321.
- Joanne Fish, associate dean of humanities, $97,901.
- Amy McDaniel, director of nursing, $96,932.
- Carrie Greer, senior director of enrollment management, $95,981.
- Dana Nevois, director of veterinary technology, $95,465.
- Stacey Wilson, registrar, $94,615.
- Lisa Pritchard, director of library services, $93,168
- Joseph Haack, director of Jefferson College Arnold and emergency medical technology/paramedic program $92,760.
- John Willett, director of facilities management, $85,696.
- Kristine Bogue, director of student compliance and Title IX coordinator, $84,385.
- Stephanie Cage, director of child care, $83,109.
- Megan Hunter, assistant controller, $82,730.
- Mike Toombs, director of Law Enforcement Academy, $81,479.
- David Parchim, police chief and director of emergency management, $81,108.
- Michael Glisson, director of purchasing and auxiliary services, $79,518.
- Jamie Schneider, assistant director of nursing, $78,741.
- Lora Warner, director of workforce training and employment services, $78,315.
- Daniel Boyer, information technology services manager, $77,197.
- Jaclyn Birks, director of admissions, $75,274.
- Shelly Mueller, director of compensation and benefits, $75,274.
- Brenna Young, director of advising and retention, $75,274.
- Connie Nash, director of academic services, $73,798.
- Gina Holstein, director of student wellness and counseling services, $72,744.
- Maggie Rola, simulation lab coordinator, $67,647.
- Holli Gillam, director of student conduct and community standards, $67,205.
- Julie Johns, director of adult education and literacy, $63,746.
- Keri Schmidt, residential life manager, $63,746.
- Nathan Bright, director of student support services, $62,496.
- Sarah Peppers, nursing clinical coordinator, $62,496.
- Rhiana Caldwell, assistant EMS programs director, $60,070.
- Samantha Roberson, ABA2 grant lead, $60,070.
- Jenna Chunn, student wellness and counseling services clinician, $54,184.