Agriculture Department

Sub-department

Compliance Unit Supervisor

Base pay

$108,557

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$108,557

Hire date

2017-05-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Agriculture Department, Nicole Droher serves as a Food Inspection Supervisor within Compliance Unit Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,557. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

M&P Inspection Central Supv

Base pay

$108,557

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$108,557

Hire date

2012-06-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Andrew Siira holds the role of Food Inspection Supervisor at Agriculture Department within M&P Inspection Central Supervisor. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,557. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Manufactured Food Safety B Sup

Base pay

$108,557

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$108,557

Hire date

2009-04-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kip Fondrick is a Food Inspection Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Manufactured Food Safety B Sup. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,557. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

M&P Inspection South Supv

Base pay

$108,557

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$108,557

Hire date

1999-07-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jennifer Stephes holds the role of Food Inspection Supervisor at Agriculture Department within M&P Inspection South Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,557. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Fertilizer Technical Unit Supv

Base pay

$108,557

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$108,557

Hire date

1996-09-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Larry Gunderson is a Agricultural Unit Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Technical Unit Supervisor. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,557. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Clean Water Technical Unit Sup

Base pay

$108,553

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$108,553

Hire date

2022-05-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Reid Christianson holds the role of Agricultural Unit Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Clean Water Technical Unit Sup. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,553. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Inspection Unit 2 Supervisor

Base pay

$108,548

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$108,548

Hire date

2006-05-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Christine Wicks works as a Agricultural Unit Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 2 Supervisor. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Christine earned $108,548 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Surface Water Unit Supervisor

Base pay

$107,634

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$107,634

Hire date

2007-05-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

David Tollefson is a Hydrologist Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Surface Water Unit Supervisor. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $107,634. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Feed Safety Metro Supervisor

Base pay

$107,587

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$107,587

Hire date

2012-08-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Brett Boswell works as a Food Inspection Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Feed Safety Metro Supervisor. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Brett earned $107,587 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Enforcement Unit Supervisor

Base pay

$107,320

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$107,320

Hire date

2012-03-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Agriculture Department, Corinne Du Preez serves as a Agricultural Unit Supervisor within Enforcement Unit Supervisor. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,320. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Emerging Farmers Office Manage

Base pay

$107,253

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$107,253

Hire date

2016-01-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Lillian Otieno is a State Program Administrative Manager at Agriculture Department within Emerging Farmers Office Manage. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,253. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Government Relations Manager

Base pay

$104,716

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,716

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

Michelle Medina is a State Program Administrative Manager at Agriculture Department within Government Relations Manager. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $105,716. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

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

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.

Sub-department

Fertilizer Technical UnitStaff

Base pay

$97,869

Overtime

$7,575

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,444

Hire date

1993-06-14

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

Denton Bruening works as a Agricultural Consultant for Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Technical Unitstaff. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. Denton earned $105,444 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Incident Response Unit Staff

Base pay

$105,296

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,296

Hire date

2012-06-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Richard Rippley holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Agriculture Department within Incident Response Unit Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Clean Water Technical Staff

Base pay

$105,296

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,296

Hire date

2008-11-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jeffrey Berg is a Agency Policy Specialist at Agriculture Department within Clean Water Technical Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,296. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Clean Water Technical Staff

Base pay

$105,296

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,296

Hire date

2008-07-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kevin Kuehner holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Agriculture Department within Clean Water Technical Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Human Resources Staff

Base pay

$105,296

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,296

Hire date

2001-06-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Anthony Becker is a Safety Administrator at Agriculture Department within Human Resources Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Groundwater Staff

Base pay

$105,295

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,295

Hire date

2009-07-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Brennon Schaefer is a Hydrologist 3 at Agriculture Department within Groundwater Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,295. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Surface Water Staff

Base pay

$105,286

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$105,286

Hire date

2012-06-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Matthew Ribikawskis holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Agriculture Department within Surface Water Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,286. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

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

Collin Kappenman works as a State Program Administrative Director for Agriculture Department within Retail Food Plan Review Superv. 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.

Sub-department

Produce Safety Program Staff

Base pay

$94,678

Overtime

$9,893

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$104,571

Hire date

2018-05-16

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

Lisa Gilk works as a Agricultural Consultant for Agriculture Department within Produce Safety Program Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $104,571 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

D&M Inspection Director Staff

Base pay

$91,440

Overtime

$13,041

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$104,481

Hire date

2011-06-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Agriculture Department, Brandon Wolf serves as a Interstate Milk Rating Officer within D&M Inspection Director Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,481. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

AMDD Director Staff

Base pay

$103,188

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$104,188

Hire date

2016-07-01

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

Keri Sidle works as a Education Consultant 3 for Agriculture Department within Amdd Director Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Keri earned $104,188 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

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

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.

Sub-department

Pesticide Unit Supervisor

Base pay

$103,854

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$103,854

Hire date

2017-06-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Trisha Leaf works as a Agricultural Unit Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Pesticide Unit Supervisor. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Trisha earned $103,854 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

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

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.

Sub-department

PPD Director Staff

Base pay

$97,734

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$5,496

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$103,230

Hire date

2010-03-01

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

Stephanie Dahl is a Research Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within PPD Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $103,230. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Surface Water Staff

Base pay

$103,158

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$103,158

Hire date

2006-07-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Stefan Bischof works as a Hydrologist 3 for Agriculture Department within Surface Water Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Stefan earned $103,158 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Asst HR Director Staff

Base pay

$102,794

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$102,794

Hire date

2016-06-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Agriculture Department, Tracy Ohmann serves as a Human Resources Consultant 1 within Assistant HR Director Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,794. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Sub-department

Legal Services Staff

Base pay

$102,698

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$102,698

Hire date

2002-06-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kaelene Arvidson-Hicks is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Agriculture Department within Legal Services Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,698. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Feed Safety South Staff

Base pay

$97,734

Overtime

$3,891

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$102,626

Hire date

2000-05-10

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

At Agriculture Department, Jason Gibbs serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Feed Safety South Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,626. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

International Marketing Staff

Base pay

$102,014

Overtime

$391

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$102,405

Hire date

2024-01-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Lisa Stout is a International Trade Representative at Agriculture Department within International Marketing Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,405. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

MAWQC Technical Supervisor

Base pay

$102,319

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$102,319

Hire date

2014-01-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

William Fitzgerald is a Agricultural Unit Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Mawqc Technical Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,319. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

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

Alida Sorenson works as a State Program Administrative Director for Agriculture Department within Response, Trng & 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.

Sub-department

Local Food PA Manager

Base pay

$101,781

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$101,781

Hire date

2009-04-01

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.85

Work county

Ramsey

Valerie Gamble is a Proj Functional Manager at Agriculture Department within Local Food PA Manager. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service, working part-time, 0.85 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $101,781. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

IT Business Staff

Base pay

$101,639

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$101,639

Hire date

2017-08-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Agriculture Department, Sara Ovist serves as a Management Analyst 4 within IT Business Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,639. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Pesticide Technical Unit Staff

Base pay

$100,075

Overtime

$1,412

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$101,486

Hire date

2014-02-12

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

At Agriculture Department, Jamison Scholer serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Pesticide Technical Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,486. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Licensing&LogisticsMgmtSup

Base pay

$99,777

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,636

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$101,413

Hire date

2005-11-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Agriculture Department, Heather Stewart serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal within Licensing&Logisticsmgmtsup. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,413. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Commissioner's Staff

Base pay

$101,302

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$101,302

Hire date

2020-04-29

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

Shannon Kesner works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Agriculture Department within Commissioner's Staff. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $101,302 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.