Minnesota / Commerce Department

Agency file

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
Total payroll: $39.8M
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+

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

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

State Program Administrative Principal

37 · $90,630

Commerce Analyst 3

22 · $91,025

State Program Administrative Intermediate

22 · $75,440

State Program Administrative Senior

20 · $84,622

Financial Inst Examiner Senior

19 · $102,356

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$34.2M —	413 —	$81,364 —
2025	$39.8M ▲ 16.2%	474 ▲ 14.8%	$84,542 ▲ 3.9%

Record list

Employees

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Shaneek Harris

Financial Inst Assistant Examiner/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$76,072

Sub-department: FE Banking Metro
Base pay: $76,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,072
Hire date: 2023-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Shaneek Harris serves as a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner within Fe Banking Metro. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,072. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lynn Sunderman

Weights & Measures Investigator 2/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$75,777

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay: $75,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,777
Hire date: 1992-05-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 71
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lynn Sunderman holds the role of Weights & Measures Investigator 2 at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,777. Union affiliation: Technical.

Ilana Percher

Planner Principal State/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$75,358

Sub-department: Emerging Energy Technologies
Base pay: $75,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,358
Hire date: 2024-05-22
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ilana Percher works as a Planner Principal State for Commerce Department within Emerging Energy Technologies. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Ilana earned $75,358 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luke Hobbs

Weights & Measures Investigator 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$75,143

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay: $74,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,143
Hire date: 2007-04-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 68
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Luke Hobbs serves as a Weights & Measures Investigator 1 within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,143. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Brian Kneissel

Weights & Measures Investigator 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$75,143

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay: $74,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,143
Hire date: 2013-03-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 68
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Kneissel holds the role of Weights & Measures Investigator 1 at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,143. They are represented by Technical.

Anna Crouch

State Program Administrative Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$75,035

Sub-department: Clean Technology Deployment
Base pay: $75,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,035
Hire date: 2023-12-06
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anna Crouch holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Commerce Department within Clean Technology Deployment. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,035. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cheri Libby

Investigator Senior/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$74,979

Sub-department: Enf RE & Mort Invest
Base pay: $59,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,703
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,979
Hire date: 1980-12-31
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cheri Libby works as a Investigator Senior for Commerce Department within Enf Re & Mort Invest. Hired in 1980, they have about 44 years of service as a full-time employee. Cheri earned $74,979 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Livingston

Planner Principal State/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,778

Sub-department: EERA Staff
Base pay: $74,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,778
Hire date: 2023-11-08
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Jessica Livingston serves as a Planner Principal State within Eera Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,778. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lindsay Kiltie

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,723

Sub-department: Unclaimed Property Claims
Base pay: $74,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,723
Hire date: 2022-01-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lindsay Kiltie is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Commerce Department within Unclaimed Property Claims. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,723. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ruth Retassie

Commerce Analyst 2/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,699

Sub-department: Ins Health Forms
Base pay: $73,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,699
Hire date: 2024-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ruth Retassie holds the role of Commerce Analyst 2 at Commerce Department within Ins Health Forms. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,699. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Oswald

Grants Specialist Inter/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,699

Sub-department: Resource Acquisition & Distrib
Base pay: $73,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,699
Hire date: 2014-07-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Oswald holds the role of Grants Specialist Inter at Commerce Department within Resource Acquisition & Distrib. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,699. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lauren Sweeney

Planner Principal State/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$74,502

Sub-department: CIP - Demand Efficiency
Base pay: $74,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,502
Hire date: 2022-11-09
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lauren Sweeney works as a Planner Principal State for Commerce Department within Cip - Demand Efficiency. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Lauren earned $74,502 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Linden

Communications Manager 2/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,424

Sub-department: Govt & External Affairs
Base pay: $74,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,424
Hire date: 2024-11-20
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: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nancy Linden works as a Communications Manager 2 for Commerce Department within Government & External Affairs. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Nancy earned $74,424 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sadie Lundquist

Grants Specialist Inter/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,326

Sub-department: Resource Acquisition & Distrib
Base pay: $73,325
Overtime: $1
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,326
Hire date: 2024-06-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Sadie Lundquist serves as a Grants Specialist Inter within Resource Acquisition & Distrib. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,326. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Peterson

Weights & Measures Investigator 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,143

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay: $74,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,143
Hire date: 2016-10-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 68
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Andrew Peterson serves as a Weights & Measures Investigator 1 within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,143. They are represented by Technical.

Tammy Wiebe

Weights & Measures Investigator 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,143

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay: $74,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,143
Hire date: 2013-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 68
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tammy Wiebe holds the role of Weights & Measures Investigator 1 at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,143. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Diane Dahlke

Weights & Measures Investigator 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,143

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay: $74,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,143
Hire date: 2011-05-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 68
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Todd

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Diane Dahlke serves as a Weights & Measures Investigator 1 within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,143. They are represented by Technical.

Timothy Peterson

Weights & Measures Investigator 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,143

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay: $74,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,143
Hire date: 2010-11-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 68
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Peterson holds the role of Weights & Measures Investigator 1 at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,143. They are represented by Technical.

John Walske

Weights & Measures Investigator 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,143

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay: $74,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,143
Hire date: 2008-05-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 68
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Walske is a Weights & Measures Investigator 1 at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,143. They are represented by Technical.

Adam Wedde

Weights & Measures Investigator 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$74,143

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay: $74,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,143
Hire date: 2010-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 68
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adam Wedde works as a Weights & Measures Investigator 1 for Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Adam earned $74,143 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Eric Olson

Weights & Measures Investigator 1 Heavy/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$74,086

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Office
Base pay: $73,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,086
Hire date: 2010-10-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Eric Olson holds the role of Weights & Measures Investigator 1 Heavy at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Office. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,086. They are represented by Technical.

Travis Caven

Weights & Measures Investigator 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$73,850

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay: $73,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,850
Hire date: 2004-12-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 68
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Travis Caven holds the role of Weights & Measures Investigator 1 at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,850. Union affiliation: Technical.

Andrew Buchanan

Weights & Measures Investigator 2/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$73,846

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Heavy Duty
Base pay: $72,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,365
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,846
Hire date: 2022-12-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 71
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrew Buchanan is a Weights & Measures Investigator 2 at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Heavy Duty. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,846. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Lauren Agnew

Planner Principal State/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$73,807

Sub-department: EERA Staff
Base pay: $73,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,807
Hire date: 2024-05-22
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lauren Agnew holds the role of Planner Principal State at Commerce Department within Eera Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,807. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Farah

Weights & Measures Investigator 1 Heavy/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$73,563

Sub-department: Weights & Measures Heavy Duty
Base pay: $73,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,563
Hire date: 2012-02-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Farah holds the role of Weights & Measures Investigator 1 Heavy at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Heavy Duty. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,563. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Matthew Riehle

Financial Inst Examiner/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$73,184

Sub-department: FE Banking Metro
Base pay: $73,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,184
Hire date: 2022-05-11
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Riehle holds the role of Financial Inst Examiner at Commerce Department within Fe Banking Metro. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,184. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Trouten

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$73,085

Sub-department: FE Licensing
Base pay: $73,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,085
Hire date: 2010-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jessica Trouten holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Commerce Department within Fe Licensing. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,085. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nki Bailey

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$73,000

Sub-department: Unclaimed Property
Base pay: $73,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,000
Hire date: 2014-02-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Nki Bailey serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Unclaimed Property. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,000. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Goethel

State Program Administrative Senior/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$72,925

Sub-department: Energy Equity Programs
Base pay: $72,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $755
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,925
Hire date: 2021-09-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Goethel holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Commerce Department within Energy Equity Programs. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,925. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Dombrock

Financial Inst Assistant Examiner/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$72,890

Sub-department: FE Banking Metro
Base pay: $72,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,890
Hire date: 2022-05-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Chad Dombrock works as a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner for Commerce Department within Fe Banking Metro. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Chad earned $72,890 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Norman Barrett Wiik

Commerce Analyst 2/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$72,859

Sub-department: Enf Insurance Enforcement
Base pay: $72,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,859
Hire date: 2021-07-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Norman Barrett Wiik serves as a Commerce Analyst 2 within Enf Insurance Enforcement. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,859. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mike Lynn

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$72,847

Sub-department: Energy Market Transformation
Base pay: $72,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,847
Hire date: 1990-11-07
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

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mike Lynn is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Commerce Department within Energy Market Transformation. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,847. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Meghan Grode

Financial Inst Examiner/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$72,807

Sub-department: FE Credit Union Exams
Base pay: $72,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,807
Hire date: 2023-12-06
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

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Meghan Grode is a Financial Inst Examiner at Commerce Department within Fe Credit Union Exams. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,807. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Buonamia

Commerce Analyst 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$72,800

Sub-department: FI Securities Registration
Base pay: $71,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,800
Hire date: 2024-02-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Buonamia holds the role of Commerce Analyst 1 at Commerce Department within Fi Securities Registration. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,800. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dan Yang

Communications Specialist 2/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$72,700

Sub-department: Communications
Base pay: $72,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,700
Hire date: 2023-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dan Yang is a Communications Specialist 2 at Commerce Department within Communications. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,700. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.