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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 4

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.

Eric Byre

Plant Protection Program Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$101,196
Sub-department
Potato Inspection Supervisor
Base pay
$97,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,753
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,196
Hire date
2007-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

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

Eric Byre is a Plant Protection Program Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Potato Inspection Supervisor. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,196. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Chelsie Kolnik

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
Data Management Unit Supv
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2007-07-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Chelsie Kolnik works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Agriculture Department within Data Management Unit Supervisor. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Chelsie earned $101,078 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Steven Jacobson

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
Operations Unit Supervisor
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2011-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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, Steven Jacobson serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal within Operations Unit Supervisor. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Rustan Jackels

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$100,396
Sub-department
Manufactured Food Safety B Stf
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$776
Other pay
$1,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,396
Hire date
2011-10-05
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

Rustan Jackels holds the role of Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Manufactured Food Safety B Stf. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,396. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cara Pederson

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$100,074
Sub-department
Retail Food Plan Review Staff
Base pay
$100,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,074
Hire date
1998-04-15
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

Cara Pederson works as a Agricultural Consultant for Agriculture Department within Retail Food Plan Review Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. Cara earned $100,074 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Natasha Northrop

Plant Protection Program Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$99,789
Sub-department
PestMitigation&RegulatoryResp
Base pay
$97,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,346
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,789
Hire date
2005-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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, Natasha Northrop serves as a Plant Protection Program Supervisor within Pestmitigation&Regulatoryresp. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,789. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Andrew Murphy

Agricultural Program Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$99,754
Sub-department
Inspection&EnforcementProgSupv
Base pay
$99,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,754
Hire date
2016-04-06
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, Andrew Murphy serves as a Agricultural Program Supervisor within Inspection&Enforcementprogsupv. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,754. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Scott Matteson

Hydrologist 3/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$99,667
Sub-department
Surface Water Staff
Base pay
$99,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,667
Hire date
2004-08-23
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

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, Scott Matteson serves as a Hydrologist 3 within Surface Water Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,667. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jared Schmaedeke

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$99,547
Sub-department
Inspection Unit 1 Staff
Base pay
$83,613
Overtime
$75
Other pay
$15,859
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,547
Hire date
2014-04-09
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

Jared Schmaedeke holds the role of Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 1 Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,547. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Anderson

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$99,287
Sub-department
Energy&Environment Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$1,553
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,287
Hire date
2001-05-24
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, Kelly Anderson serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Energy&Environment Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,287. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Neal Kittelson

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$99,110
Sub-department
Pesticide Technical Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$376
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,110
Hire date
2024-01-17
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, Neal Kittelson serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Pesticide Technical Unit Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,110. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Ostlund

Planner Principal State/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$99,078
Sub-department
Emergency Preparednss Resp Stf
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$1,344
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,078
Hire date
2008-05-05
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

Jennifer Ostlund is a Planner Principal State at Agriculture Department within Emergency Preparednss Resp Stf. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,078. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher O'Neil

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$98,989
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety C Staff
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,251
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,989
Hire date
2016-04-20
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

Christopher O'Neil holds the role of Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Retail Food Safety C Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,989. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jodie Burke

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$98,734
Sub-department
Response, Trng &Outreach Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,734
Hire date
2003-01-06
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, Jodie Burke serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Response, Trng &Outreach Staff. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tiffany Leschishin

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$98,248
Sub-department
Feed Safety Metro Staff
Base pay
$97,730
Overtime
$518
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,248
Hire date
2007-10-03
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, Tiffany Leschishin serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Feed Safety Metro Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,248. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Gruenes

Planner Principal State/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$98,213
Sub-department
Ag Finance Staff
Base pay
$98,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,213
Hire date
2014-04-30
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, Richard Gruenes serves as a Planner Principal State within Ag Finance Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,213. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Holly Blais

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$98,213
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety D Staff
Base pay
$98,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,213
Hire date
2001-09-06
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, Holly Blais serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Retail Food Safety D Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,213. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Borchert

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$98,138
Sub-department
Business & Quality Mgmt Staff
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$400
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,138
Hire date
2010-09-08
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, Danielle Borchert serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Business & Quality Management Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,138. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marion Hinnenkamp

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$98,126
Sub-department
Manufactured Food Safety B Stf
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$388
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,126
Hire date
2011-11-02
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, Marion Hinnenkamp serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Manufactured Food Safety B Stf. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,126. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Jorgenson

Agricultural Unit Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$98,004
Sub-department
Inspection Unit 1 Supervisor
Base pay
$98,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,004
Hire date
2013-05-08
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

Matthew Jorgenson works as a Agricultural Unit Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 1 Supervisor. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $98,004 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Raymond Starin

Food Stndrds Compliance Office/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,946
Sub-department
Retail Food Plan Review Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$212
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,946
Hire date
2013-09-11
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

Raymond Starin is a Food Stndrds Compliance Office at Agriculture Department within Retail Food Plan Review Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,946. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Morgan

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,924
Sub-department
Feed Safety North Staff
Base pay
$97,736
Overtime
$188
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,924
Hire date
2001-05-21
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

Ryan Morgan is a Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Feed Safety North Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,924. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jordan Mancini

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,921
Sub-department
Feed Safety North Staff
Base pay
$97,733
Overtime
$188
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,921
Hire date
2010-09-08
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

Jordan Mancini holds the role of Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Feed Safety North Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,921. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cody Gramm

Management Analyst 4/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,885
Sub-department
Business & Quality Mgmt Staff
Base pay
$97,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,885
Hire date
2006-11-15
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

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

Cody Gramm is a Management Analyst 4 at Agriculture Department within Business & Quality Management Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,885. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel King

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,856
Sub-department
Feed Safety Program Staff
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$118
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,856
Hire date
2009-05-13
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

Daniel King works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Agriculture Department within Feed Safety Program Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $97,856 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Smith

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,805
Sub-department
Manufactured Food Safety B Stf
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$71
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,805
Hire date
2016-08-31
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

Michael Smith holds the role of Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Manufactured Food Safety B Stf. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,805. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keri Plude

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,738
Sub-department
Manufactured Food Safety A Stf
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,738
Hire date
2007-11-07
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, Keri Plude serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Manufactured Food Safety a Stf. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,738. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kent Runkel

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,738
Sub-department
Inspection Unit 1 Staff
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,738
Hire date
1996-01-16
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

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

Kent Runkel is a Agricultural Consultant at Agriculture Department within Inspection Unit 1 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,738. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sharon Beckstrand

Food Stndrds Compliance Office/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,736
Sub-department
Compliance Staff
Base pay
$97,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,736
Hire date
1996-11-27
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, Sharon Beckstrand serves as a Food Stndrds Compliance Office within Compliance Staff. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,736. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leetta Marek

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Environmental Analysis Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
1993-12-29
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

Leetta Marek is a Research Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Environmental Analysis Staff. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Loomis

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Data Mgmt Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
1993-04-14
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

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

Jennifer Loomis is a State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within Data Management Unit Staff. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Danzeisen

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Microbiology Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2016-03-09
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

Jessica Danzeisen works as a Research Scientist 2 for Agriculture Department within Microbiology Unit Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Jessica earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tamara Bishop

Agricultural Consultant/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Retail Food Safety C Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2006-11-29
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, Tamara Bishop serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Retail Food Safety C Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Krengel

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Water Analysis Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2001-08-01
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

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

Brian Krengel works as a Research Scientist 2 for Agriculture Department within Water Analysis Unit Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Brian earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Todd Whalen

Food Stndrds Compliance Office/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
DMID Enforcement Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2005-10-24
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, Todd Whalen serves as a Food Stndrds Compliance Office within Dmid Enforcement Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Swartout

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Water Analysis Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2001-04-11
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, Kelly Swartout serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Water Analysis Unit Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patrick Nash

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Clean Water Technical Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2019-09-04
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, Patrick Nash serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Clean Water Technical Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jean-Paul Schirle-Keller

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Environmental Analysis Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2016-08-17
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, Jean-Paul Schirle-Keller serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Environmental Analysis Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Wilson

State Program Administrative Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
D&M Operations Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2010-03-17
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

Nicole Wilson is a State Program Administrative Principal at Agriculture Department within D&M Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.