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Minnesota / Agriculture Department

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Agriculture Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Agriculture Department supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.

In 2025, this agency had 611 employees with median total compensation of $80,497; the highest distinct record was $178,228.

Year
2025
Employees
611
Median total
$80,497
Highest record
$178,228

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$262$144,327+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 611 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,497) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$70,980 (98%)
  • Overtime$268 (0%)
  • Other$1,155 (2%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$7,399
$55,828
$80,497
$97,734
$110,939

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,939 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,399. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 2

Diandra Viner

Laboratory Scientist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$116,533
Sub-department
Plant Analysis Unit Supervisor
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,533
Hire date
2018-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Diandra Viner works as a Laboratory Scientist Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Plant Analysis Unit Supervisor. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Diandra earned $116,533 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Matthew Mcdevitt

Loan Officer Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$116,533
Sub-department
Ag Finance Supervisor
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,533
Hire date
2016-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Matthew Mcdevitt is a Loan Officer Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Ag Finance Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,533. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Yoko Johnson

Laboratory Scientist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$116,533
Sub-department
Environmental Analysis Supv
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,533
Hire date
1999-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Yoko Johnson works as a Laboratory Scientist Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Environmental Analysis Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Yoko earned $116,533 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Kathryn Reynolds

Laboratory Scientist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$116,529
Sub-department
Water Analysis Unit Supervisor
Base pay
$116,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,529
Hire date
1992-02-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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, Kathryn Reynolds serves as a Laboratory Scientist Supervisor within Water Analysis Unit Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,529. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Stephanie Ende

Agricultural Program Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$115,650
Sub-department
Inspection&EnforcementProgSupv
Base pay
$115,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,650
Hire date
2010-10-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
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

At Agriculture Department, Stephanie Ende serves as a Agricultural Program Supervisor within Inspection&Enforcementprogsupv. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,650. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jeffrey Phillips

Planning Program Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$115,645
Sub-department
International Marketing Sup
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$433
Other pay
$2,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,645
Hire date
1988-01-20
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

Jeffrey Phillips holds the role of Planning Program Supervisor at Agriculture Department within International Marketing Sup. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,645. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Monika Chandler

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$115,317
Sub-department
Seed, Weed, Bio-Tech & Hemp SS
Base pay
$115,153
Overtime
$164
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,317
Hire date
2000-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Monika Chandler is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Agriculture Department within Seed, Weed, Bio-Tech & Hemp Ss. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $115,317. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

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.

Jeffrey Lorentz

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$114,801
Sub-department
Facility Management Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$247
Other pay
$16,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,801
Hire date
2012-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Lorentz works as a Agricultural Consultant for Agriculture Department within Facility Management Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $114,801 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Tollefson

Hydrologist 4/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$114,670
Sub-department
Monitoring Unit Supervisor
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,670
Hire date
2007-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
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, David Tollefson serves as a Hydrologist 4 within Monitoring Unit Supervisor. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,670. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Roger Mackedanz

Agronomy Assistant Director Environmental Reg/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$113,487
Sub-department
PFMD Assistant Director
Base pay
$48,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$64,732
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,487
Hire date
1988-10-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Roger Mackedanz holds the role of Agronomy Assistant Director Environmental Reg at Agriculture Department within Pfmd Assistant Director. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,487. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Aicam Laacouri

Research Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
Fertilizer Non-Point Staff
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2018-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aicam Laacouri works as a Research Scientist 3 for Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Non-Point Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Aicam earned $113,418 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeppe Kjaersgaard

Research Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
Fertilizer Non-Point Staff
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2014-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeppe Kjaersgaard holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Non-Point Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Fekade Cherinet

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
Deputy Commissioner's Staff
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
1986-06-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Fekade Cherinet is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Agriculture Department within Deputy Commissioner's Staff. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Lennon

Planning Program Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$113,393
Sub-department
Energy&Environment Supervisor
Base pay
$111,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,393
Hire date
2008-07-23
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

Megan Lennon holds the role of Planning Program Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Energy&Environment Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,393. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Michelle Medina German

State Program Administrative Manager/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$113,350
Sub-department
Government Relations Manager
Base pay
$113,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,350
Hire date
2009-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michelle Medina German holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Agriculture Department within Government Relations Manager. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,350. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Paul Haiker

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$113,060
Sub-department
Incident Response Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,107
Overtime
$595
Other pay
$15,359
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,060
Hire date
2011-10-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Paul Haiker serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Incident Response Unit Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,060. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathleen Hall

Research Scientist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$112,933
Sub-department
Pesticide Non-Point Staff
Base pay
$111,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,933
Hire date
2018-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Kathleen Hall serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Pesticide Non-Point Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,933. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberly Kaiser

Hydrologist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
Ground Water Unit Supervisor
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
2010-07-21
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

Kimberly Kaiser works as a Hydrologist Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Ground Water Unit Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Kimberly earned $112,504 in 2025. 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.

Jennifer Seehusen

Quality Services Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
Quality Assurance Section Supv
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
2001-04-30
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

Jennifer Seehusen works as a Quality Services Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Quality Assurance Section Supervisor. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $112,504 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Michele Swarbrick

Laboratory Scientist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$111,399
Sub-department
Chemistry/Toxicology Unit Supv
Base pay
$108,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,805
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,399
Hire date
2000-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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, Michele Swarbrick serves as a Laboratory Scientist Supervisor within Chemistry/Toxicology Unit Supervisor. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,399. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Gurinderbir Chahal

Agricultural Unit Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$111,170
Sub-department
Licensing & Certification Supv
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,170
Hire date
2016-04-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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, Gurinderbir Chahal serves as a Agricultural Unit Supervisor within Licensing & Certification Supervisor. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,170. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jane Boerboom

Agricultural Unit Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$111,163
Sub-department
Facility Management Unit Supv
Base pay
$108,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,163
Hire date
1990-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Jane Boerboom works as a Agricultural Unit Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Facility Management Unit Supervisor. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. Jane earned $111,163 in 2025. Union affiliation: 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.

Susan Knott

Education Consultant 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$110,939
Sub-department
AMDD Director Staff
Base pay
$110,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,939
Hire date
2011-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Susan Knott holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Agriculture Department within Amdd Director Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,939. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lowell Urban

Food Inspection Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$110,756
Sub-department
Manufactured Food Safety A Sup
Base pay
$108,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,756
Hire date
2002-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Lowell Urban works as a Food Inspection Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Manufactured Food Safety a Sup. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Lowell earned $110,756 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Valerie Gamble

Agricultural Program Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$110,707
Sub-department
Produce Safety Program
Base pay
$110,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,707
Hire date
2009-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
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
No
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Valerie Gamble works as a Agricultural Program Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Produce Safety Program. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Valerie earned $110,707 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sandra Larson

Veterinarian/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$110,362
Sub-department
Training & Outreach Staff
Base pay
$106,030
Overtime
$4,332
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,362
Hire date
2019-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment Professional
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
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sandra Larson holds the role of Veterinarian at Agriculture Department within Training & Outreach Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,362. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Rick Manthei

Food Inspection Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$110,157
Sub-department
Feed Safety South Supervisor
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,157
Hire date
1995-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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, Rick Manthei serves as a Food Inspection Supervisor within Feed Safety South Supervisor. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,157. They are represented by 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, Trng & 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.

Emily Jerve

Planning Program Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$109,281
Sub-department
Domestic Markets Supervisor
Base pay
$109,281
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,281
Hire date
2008-04-02
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

Emily Jerve works as a Planning Program Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Domestic Markets Supervisor. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Emily earned $109,281 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Vonda Canaan

Food Inspection Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$109,032
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety A Supv
Base pay
$109,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,032
Hire date
2016-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Vonda Canaan holds the role of Food Inspection Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety a Supervisor. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,032. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Barbara Schroeder

Food Inspection Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$108,941
Sub-department
Feed Safety North Supervisor
Base pay
$108,541
Overtime
$400
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,941
Hire date
1995-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Barbara Schroeder works as a Food Inspection Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Feed Safety North Supervisor. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Barbara earned $108,941 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

David Harris

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$108,896
Sub-department
Inspection Unit 2 Staff
Base pay
$92,518
Overtime
$336
Other pay
$16,042
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,896
Hire date
2020-08-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Harris works as a Agricultural Consultant for Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 2 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. David earned $108,896 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Angie Ambourn

Agricultural Unit Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$108,687
Sub-department
Pest Detection & Mgmt Unit Sup
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$131
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,687
Hire date
2008-08-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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, Angie Ambourn serves as a Agricultural Unit Supervisor within Pest Detection & Management Unit Sup. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,687. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jill Herberg

Food Inspection Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$108,561
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety B Supv
Base pay
$108,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,561
Hire date
2001-12-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Jill Herberg works as a Food Inspection Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety B Supervisor. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Jill earned $108,561 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Luke Stuewe

Agricultural Unit Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$108,559
Sub-department
FertilizerFieldUnit Supervisor
Base pay
$108,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,559
Hire date
2006-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Luke Stuewe holds the role of Agricultural Unit Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Fertilizerfieldunit Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,559. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Ian Erickson

Food Inspection Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$108,557
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety D Supv
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,557
Hire date
2013-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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, Ian Erickson serves as a Food Inspection Supervisor within Retail Food Safety D Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,557. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Theresa Cira

Agricultural Unit Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$108,557
Sub-department
Pesticide Technical Unit Supv
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,557
Hire date
2019-10-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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, Theresa Cira serves as a Agricultural Unit Supervisor within Pesticide Technical Unit Supervisor. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,557. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.