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Minnesota / Commerce Department

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Commerce Department

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

The Commerce Department regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2025, this agency had 474 employees with median total compensation of $84,542; the highest distinct record was $232,253.

Year
2025
Employees
474
Median total
$84,542
Highest record
$232,253

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$117$174,262+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 474 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($84,542) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$82,849 (99%)
  • Overtime$64 (0%)
  • Other$1,037 (1%)
  • 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
$35,619
$65,054
$84,542
$103,779
$120,895

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $120,895 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,619. 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 1

Frederick Andersen

Director Actuarial & Reg Plcy Analy/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$232,253
Sub-department
Ins Deputy
Base pay
$226,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,459
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$232,253
Hire date
2014-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
33
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Frederick Andersen works as a Director Actuarial & Reg Plcy Analy for Commerce Department within Ins Deputy. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Frederick earned $232,253 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Philip Vigliaturo

Director Actuarial & Reg Plcy Analy/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$232,253
Sub-department
INS Actuarial & Data Science
Base pay
$226,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,459
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$232,253
Hire date
2012-10-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
33
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Philip Vigliaturo is a Director Actuarial & Reg Plcy Analy at Commerce Department within Ins Actuarial & Data Science. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $232,253. They are represented by Manager.

Julia Lyng

Director Actuarial & Reg Plcy Analy/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$228,950
Sub-department
INS Actuarial & Data Science
Base pay
$200,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,360
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,950
Hire date
2020-03-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
33
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julia Lyng works as a Director Actuarial & Reg Plcy Analy for Commerce Department within Ins Actuarial & Data Science. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Julia earned $228,950 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Benjamin Slutsker

Director Actuarial & Reg Plcy Analy/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$226,794
Sub-department
INS Actuarial & Data Science
Base pay
$226,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,794
Hire date
2021-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
33
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Benjamin Slutsker works as a Director Actuarial & Reg Plcy Analy for Commerce Department within Ins Actuarial & Data Science. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $226,794 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Timothy Jahnke

Deputy Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$182,518
Sub-department
Commerce Admin
Base pay
$178,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,518
Hire date
1993-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Timothy Jahnke is a Deputy Commr Commerce at Commerce Department within Commerce Administrative. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $182,518. Union affiliation: Manager.

Maxwell Zappia

Financial Inst Chief Exam/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$179,846
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$174,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,846
Hire date
2009-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Maxwell Zappia serves as a Financial Inst Chief Exam within Administrative Administration. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,846. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Julia Dreier

Deputy Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$178,228
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$178,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,228
Hire date
2021-07-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julia Dreier is a Deputy Commr Commerce at Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $178,228. They are represented by Manager.

Michael Crow

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$177,202
Sub-department
FE Deputy
Base pay
$169,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,202
Hire date
1999-06-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Michael Crow serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Fe Deputy. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,202. Union affiliation: Manager.

Peter Wyckoff

Deputy Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$175,920
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$175,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,920
Hire date
2023-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Peter Wyckoff works as a Deputy Commr Commerce for Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Peter earned $175,920 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Michelle Gransee

Deputy Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$174,620
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$170,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,620
Hire date
2009-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michelle Gransee works as a Deputy Commr Commerce for Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Michelle earned $174,620 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Grace Arnold

Commissioner-Commerce/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$174,262
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$174,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,262
Hire date
2019-04-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Grace Arnold serves as a Commissioner-Commerce within Administrative Administration. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,262. They are represented by Manager.

Maxwell Zappia

Deputy Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$168,296
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$168,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,296
Hire date
2009-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Maxwell Zappia is a Deputy Commr Commerce at Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $168,296. They are represented by Manager.

Sara Payne

General Counsel 2/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$167,159
Sub-department
Commerce Admin
Base pay
$166,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,159
Hire date
2008-08-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sara Payne is a General Counsel 2 at Commerce Department within Commerce Administrative. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $167,159. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jacqueline Olson

Assistant Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$166,959
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$166,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,959
Hire date
2017-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacqueline Olson works as a Assistant Commr Commerce for Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Jacqueline earned $166,959 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Peter Brickwedde

Senior Administrative Officer/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$166,159
Sub-department
Ins Deputy
Base pay
$166,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,159
Hire date
2011-03-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Peter Brickwedde holds the role of Senior Administrative Officer at Commerce Department within Ins Deputy. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,159. They are represented by Manager.

Hali Kolkind

Assistant Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$165,426
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$165,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,426
Hire date
2017-02-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hali Kolkind is a Assistant Commr Commerce at Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $165,426. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Peter Brickwedde

Assistant Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$162,796
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$158,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,828
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,796
Hire date
2011-03-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Peter Brickwedde is a Assistant Commr Commerce at Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $162,796. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Melissa Pawlisch

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$161,143
Sub-department
Federal & State Initiatives
Base pay
$161,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,143
Hire date
2023-03-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melissa Pawlisch works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Commerce Department within Federal & State Initiatives. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Melissa earned $161,143 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Peter Wyckoff

Assistant Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$158,969
Sub-department
Energy & Telecom Admin
Base pay
$158,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,969
Hire date
2023-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Peter Wyckoff holds the role of Assistant Commr Commerce at Commerce Department within Energy & Telecom Administrative. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,969. They are represented by Manager.

Amy Trumper

Financial Services Director/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$158,565
Sub-department
Financial Mgmt Supervisor
Base pay
$154,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,727
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,565
Hire date
1998-05-26
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
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amy Trumper holds the role of Financial Services Director at Commerce Department within Financial Management Supervisor. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,565. They are represented by Manager.

Sydnie Lieb

Assistant Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$157,840
Sub-department
Energy & Telecom Admin
Base pay
$157,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,840
Hire date
2023-10-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Sydnie Lieb serves as a Assistant Commr Commerce within Energy & Telecom Administrative. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,840. They are represented by Manager.

Michael Crow

Senior Administrative Officer/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$153,411
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$149,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,901
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,411
Hire date
1999-06-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Crow is a Senior Administrative Officer at Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $153,411. They are represented by Manager.

Hali Kolkind

Senior Administrative Officer/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$150,240
Sub-department
Commerce Admin
Base pay
$150,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,240
Hire date
2017-02-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Hali Kolkind serves as a Senior Administrative Officer within Commerce Administrative. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,240. Union affiliation: Manager.

Mark Hastie

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$147,801
Sub-department
FE Deputy
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,474
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,801
Hire date
2014-04-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Hastie works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Commerce Department within Fe Deputy. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Mark earned $147,801 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Jamie Macalister

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$147,801
Sub-department
Utility Regulation
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,474
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,801
Hire date
2009-11-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Jamie Macalister serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Utility Regulation. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,801. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Amanda Kelting

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$147,327
Sub-department
FE Deputy
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,327
Hire date
2022-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Amanda Kelting serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Fe Deputy. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,327. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kimberly Luchsinger

Human Resources Director 3/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$147,327
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,327
Hire date
2012-02-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kimberly Luchsinger holds the role of Human Resources Director 3 at Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,327. They are represented by Manager.

Kathleen Orth

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$146,915
Sub-department
Ins Deputy
Base pay
$143,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,474
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,915
Hire date
1988-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Kathleen Orth serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Ins Deputy. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,915. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jodean Thronson

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$146,641
Sub-department
Govt & External Affairs
Base pay
$143,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,441
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,641
Hire date
2009-12-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Jodean Thronson serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Government & External Affairs. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,641. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jodean Thronson

Human Resources Director 3/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$146,044
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$142,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,537
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,044
Hire date
2009-12-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jodean Thronson holds the role of Human Resources Director 3 at Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,044. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Tracy Smetana

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$145,883
Sub-department
Federal & State Initiatives
Base pay
$145,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,883
Hire date
1995-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tracy Smetana is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Commerce Department within Federal & State Initiatives. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $145,883. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Aeton De Long-Hersh

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$145,327
Sub-department
FE Deputy
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,327
Hire date
2021-12-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aeton De Long-Hersh works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Commerce Department within Fe Deputy. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Aeton earned $145,327 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Jessica Burdette

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$145,327
Sub-department
Utility Regulation
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,327
Hire date
2012-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jessica Burdette holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Commerce Department within Utility Regulation. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,327. They are represented by Manager.

Louise Miltich

Assistant Commr Commerce/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$145,113
Sub-department
Energy & Telecom Admin
Base pay
$124,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,051
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,113
Hire date
2016-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Louise Miltich works as a Assistant Commr Commerce for Commerce Department within Energy & Telecom Administrative. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Louise earned $145,113 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kasie Barness

Financial Inst Chief Exam/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$142,697
Sub-department
FE Deputy
Base pay
$140,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,697
Hire date
2015-02-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kasie Barness holds the role of Financial Inst Chief Exam at Commerce Department within Fe Deputy. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,697. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Gregory Vanderplaats

Weights & Measures Division Direct/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$141,228
Sub-department
Admin Mgmt
Base pay
$138,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,151
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,228
Hire date
1994-06-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gregory Vanderplaats works as a Weights & Measures Division Direct for Commerce Department within Administrative Management. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years as a full-time employee. Gregory earned $141,228 in 2024. They are represented by Manager.

Paul Hanson

Financial Inst Chief Exam/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$137,044
Sub-department
Enf SR Director
Base pay
$81,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$55,185
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,044
Hire date
1985-12-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
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
No
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paul Hanson holds the role of Financial Inst Chief Exam at Commerce Department within Enf Senior Director. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 39 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,044. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Theodore Patton

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$134,824
Sub-department
Enf Deputy
Base pay
$134,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,824
Hire date
2014-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Theodore Patton is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Commerce Department within Enf Deputy. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,824. They are represented by Manager.

Gregory Vanderplaats

Weights & Measures Assistant Direct/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$134,363
Sub-department
Weights & Measures Office
Base pay
$129,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,474
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,363
Hire date
1994-06-20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gregory Vanderplaats is a Weights & Measures Assistant Direct at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Office. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,363. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Ashley Setala

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$132,761
Sub-department
Ins Deputy
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,761
Hire date
2023-05-10
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
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Ashley Setala serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Ins Deputy. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,761. Union affiliation: Manager.