How much do Comptel executives make?

In FY2025, Comptel reported 29 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $1,520,852, with the highest-paid officer earning $891,416.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name	Title	Compensation
Charles Pickering	CEO	$891,416
Staci Pies	SVP Government Relations and Policy	$274,159
Chris Shipley	Executive Director of Public Policy	$226,785
Keith Matthews	Director of Communications	$128,492
Sean Sullivan	Executive Committee - At Large	$N/A
Gary Watts	Executive Committee - At Large	$N/A
Greg Rogers	Director	$N/A
Jeff Garte	Director (through August 2025)	$N/A
Will Frederickson	Director (beginning September 2025)	$N/A
Chris Champion	Director	$N/A
Chris Levendos	Director	$N/A
Jeff Uphues	Director (through March 2025)	$N/A
Alan Poole	Director (beginning April 2025)	$N/A
Jeff Blum	Director	$N/A
Michael B Galvin	Chair	$N/A
Ryan Leeolou	Director (beginning December 2025)	$N/A
Garner Duncan	Director	$N/A
Jill Sandford	Director	$N/A
Tom Spackman	Director	$N/A
Edward E Hilliary JR	Director	$N/A

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