Minnesota / Agriculture Department / State Program Administrative Director

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State Program Administrative Director

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

10 employees hold this title in Agriculture Department. Median total compensation for the role is $105,293, above the department median of $80,497.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $105,293
Agency median: $80,497
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$101,227$114,721+

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

How total compensation varies among the 10 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 Minnesota

State Program Administrative Director is held in 32 Minnesota departments. In Agriculture Department, the median of $105,293 ranks #26 of 32.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Peace Officers Board - Post

$144,327 · 1

Secretary of State

$136,461 · 1

Lottery

$126,689 · 2

Animal Health Board

$116,564 · 1

Pollution Control Agency

$113,569 · 4

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$112,504 · 53

Labor & Industry Department

$112,504 · 19

Public Utilities Community

$112,504 · 1

MN St Colleges & Universities

$112,504 · 3

Mnsure

$112,504 · 1

Natural Resources Department

$112,503 · 40

Commerce Department

$111,260 · 8

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

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Other job titles in Agriculture Department

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lisa Wetzel

State Program Administrative Director/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$115,208

Sub-department: Training & Outreach Supervisor
Base pay: $112,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,208
Hire date: 2014-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Lisa Wetzel serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Training & Outreach Supervisor. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,208. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Charles Dierker

State Program Administrative Director/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$112,504

Sub-department: Business & Quality Mgmt Supv
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,504
Hire date: 2006-06-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Charles Dierker serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Business & Quality Management Supervisor. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,504. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Joseph Putrow

State Program Administrative Director/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$110,976

Sub-department: Lab Operations Unit Supervisor
Base pay: $110,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,976
Hire date: 2017-10-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Joseph Putrow serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Lab Operations Unit Supervisor. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,976. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Alida Siebert

State Program Administrative Director/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$109,331

Sub-department: Response, Trng & Outreach Supv
Base pay: $108,861
Overtime: $470
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,331
Hire date: 2011-09-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alida Siebert holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Agriculture Department within Response, Training & Outreach Supervisor. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,331. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Conner Mclaughlin

State Program Administrative Director/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$105,642

Sub-department: Compliance Supervisor
Base pay: $105,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,642
Hire date: 2010-08-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Conner Mclaughlin works as a State Program Administrative Director for Agriculture Department within Compliance Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Conner earned $105,642 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Collin Kappenman

State Program Administrative Director/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$104,944

Sub-department: Retail Food Plan Review Superv
Base pay: $102,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,944
Hire date: 2013-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Collin Kappenman works as a State Program Administrative Director for Agriculture Department within Retail Food Plan Review Supervisor. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Collin earned $104,944 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Philippa Major

State Program Administrative Director/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$103,906

Sub-department: Payroll Supervisor
Base pay: $103,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,906
Hire date: 2006-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Philippa Major works as a State Program Administrative Director for Agriculture Department within Payroll Supervisor. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Philippa earned $103,906 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Nicole Baysal

State Program Administrative Director/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$103,602

Sub-department: Produce Safety Program
Base pay: $103,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,602
Hire date: 2011-06-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicole Baysal is a State Program Administrative Director at Agriculture Department within Produce Safety Program. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $103,602. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Alida Sorenson

State Program Administrative Director/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp

$102,037

Sub-department: Response, Trng & Outreach Supv
Base pay: $100,787
Overtime: $250
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,037
Hire date: 2011-09-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alida Sorenson works as a State Program Administrative Director for Agriculture Department within Response, Training & Outreach Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Alida earned $102,037 in 2024. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sean Bibus

State Program Administrative Director/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$101,227

Sub-department: D&M Operations Supv
Base pay: $101,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,227
Hire date: 2013-11-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sean Bibus works as a State Program Administrative Director for Agriculture Department within D&M Operations Supervisor. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Sean earned $101,227 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.