Commerce Department

Sub-department

Weights & Measures Lt Duty

Base pay

$66,108

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$250

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,358

Hire date

2006-10-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

68

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Kandiyohi

Robert Coats works as a Weights & Measures Investigator 1 for Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Robert earned $66,358 in 2024. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Petro Fund Admn

Base pay

$66,125

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,125

Hire date

2016-08-10

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

Kelly Kangas holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Commerce Department within Petro Fund Admn. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,125. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FE Mortgage Exams

Base pay

$65,812

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,812

Hire date

2023-08-16

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

Kathleen Ising works as a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner for Commerce Department within Fe Mortgage Exams. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Kathleen earned $65,812 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

EAP Admin

Base pay

$65,592

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,592

Hire date

2022-10-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Marissa Squires holds the role of State Program Administrative at Commerce Department within Eap Administrative. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,592. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Ins Fin Analysis

Base pay

$65,401

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,401

Hire date

2012-10-24

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

Katherine Ford is a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner at Commerce Department within Ins Finance Analysis. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $65,401. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Ins Licensing

Base pay

$65,144

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,144

Hire date

2015-11-18

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

Jennifer Gagner holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Commerce Department within Ins Licensing. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,144. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FE Non Depository Exams

Base pay

$65,054

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,054

Hire date

2024-01-03

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

James Edstrom works as a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner for Commerce Department within Fe Non Depository Exams. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. James earned $65,054 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Govt & External Affairs

Base pay

$64,812

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$64,812

Hire date

2024-11-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Samuel Smith holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Commerce Department within Government & External Affairs. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,812. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Ins Deputy

Base pay

$64,289

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$64,289

Hire date

2022-07-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Lisa Creger works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Commerce Department within Ins Deputy. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $64,289 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

Clean Technology Deployment

Base pay

$64,158

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$64,158

Hire date

2024-05-22

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

Christoforos Christoforides works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Commerce Department within Clean Technology Deployment. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Christoforos earned $64,158 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FE Licensing

Base pay

$64,095

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$64,095

Hire date

2020-03-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Amber Owen is a State Program Administrative at Commerce Department within Fe Licensing. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $64,095. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Ins WC/SI

Base pay

$64,068

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$64,068

Hire date

2023-06-07

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

At Commerce Department, Tyson Marx serves as a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner within Ins Wc/Si. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,068. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Financial Mgmt

Base pay

$62,676

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,676

Hire date

2017-05-24

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

Jessica Perron works as a Accounting Officer Inter for Commerce Department within Financial Management. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Jessica earned $63,676 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FE Banking South

Base pay

$63,446

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,446

Hire date

2021-10-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Micaela Griffin is a Financial Inst Examiner at Commerce Department within Fe Banking South. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,446. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FE Banking South

Base pay

$62,355

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,355

Hire date

2023-03-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Amanda Iwanski works as a Financial Inst Examiner for Commerce Department within Fe Banking South. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $63,355 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Weights & Measures Lt Duty

Base pay

$62,239

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,239

Hire date

2022-04-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

68

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Ethan Lahn holds the role of Weights & Measures Investigator 1 at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,239. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Reliability & Security

Base pay

$63,128

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,128

Hire date

2024-01-30

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

At Commerce Department, John Benson serves as a Planner Senior State within Reliability & Security. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,128. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FE Credit Union Exams

Base pay

$63,110

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$63,110

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

Korryn Flaig works as a Financial Inst Examiner for Commerce Department within Fe Credit Union Exams. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Korryn earned $63,110 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FE Licensing

Base pay

$62,840

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$62,840

Hire date

2018-09-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kathryn Held is a State Program Administrative at Commerce Department within Fe Licensing. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,840. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Programs for Innovation & Equi

Base pay

$61,600

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$62,600

Hire date

2018-07-25

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

Suzanne Ostvig works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Commerce Department within Programs for Innovation & Equi. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Suzanne earned $62,600 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Financial Mgmt

Base pay

$61,590

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$62,590

Hire date

2013-04-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Sherry Cook is a Cashier at Commerce Department within Financial Management. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,590. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Regulatory Info Ctr

Base pay

$61,590

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$62,590

Hire date

2017-03-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Nicole Westling works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Commerce Department within Regulatory Information Center. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $62,590 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

WAP Technical Proficiency

Base pay

$61,359

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$62,359

Hire date

2024-03-27

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

Lindsey Alinder is a State Program Administrative Senior at Commerce Department within Wap Technical Proficiency. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,359. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FE Mortgage Exams

Base pay

$62,350

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$62,350

Hire date

2023-03-29

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

Kyle Thompson holds the role of Financial Inst Assistant Examiner at Commerce Department within Fe Mortgage Exams. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,350. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Programs for Innovation & Equi

Base pay

$61,152

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$62,152

Hire date

2024-12-04

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

Elizabeth Jarot is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Commerce Department within Programs for Innovation & Equi. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,152. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Consumer Services Team

Base pay

$61,840

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,840

Hire date

2022-08-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Lekaushia Clark holds the role of Consumer Aide Senior at Commerce Department within Consumer Services Team. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,840. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Enf Deputy

Base pay

$61,590

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,590

Hire date

2013-11-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Lynn Thompson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Commerce Department within Enf Deputy. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,590. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

Ins WC/SI

Base pay

$61,590

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,590

Hire date

1989-11-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Marie Douglas is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Commerce Department within Ins Wc/Si. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,590. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

FE Non Depository Exams

Base pay

$61,556

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,556

Hire date

2023-08-16

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

William Gomke works as a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner for Commerce Department within Fe Non Depository Exams. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. William earned $61,556 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FE Banking Metro

Base pay

$61,464

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,464

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

At Commerce Department, Matthew Riehle serves as a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner within Fe Banking Metro. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,464. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FE Licensing

Base pay

$61,405

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,405

Hire date

2005-08-22

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

Carri Parenteau works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Commerce Department within Fe Licensing. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Carri earned $61,405 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Federal & State Initiatives

Base pay

$61,142

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$61,142

Hire date

2025-01-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Commerce Department, Maria Laverdiere serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Federal & State Initiatives. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,142. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Unclaimed Property Claims

Base pay

$60,659

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$60,659

Hire date

2013-04-24

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

Jamie Leurquin is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Commerce Department within Unclaimed Property Claims. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $60,659. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Weights & Measures Office

Base pay

$60,656

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$60,656

Hire date

2018-02-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

At Commerce Department, Jody Mathers serves as a Account Clerk Senior within Weights & Measures Office. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,656. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

Emerging Energy Technologies

Base pay

$59,866

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$5

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,871

Hire date

2024-05-22

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

At Commerce Department, Athen Osterberg serves as a Management Analyst 2 within Emerging Energy Technologies. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,871. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Weights & Measures Lt Duty

Base pay

$58,760

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,760

Hire date

2022-10-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

68

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Andrew Setzer works as a Weights & Measures Investigator 1 for Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $59,760 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Energy Equity Programs

Base pay

$58,736

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,736

Hire date

2024-09-11

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

Evan Erickson holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Commerce Department within Energy Equity Programs. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,736. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Enf Insurance Enforcement

Base pay

$59,712

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,712

Hire date

2023-07-19

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

Jaina Carroll holds the role of Commerce Analyst 1 at Commerce Department within Enf Insurance Enforcement. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,712. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Ins Fin Analysis

Base pay

$59,555

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,555

Hire date

2023-08-16

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

Nicholas Tuomi is a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner at Commerce Department within Ins Finance Analysis. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,555. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FI Securities Registration

Base pay

$59,218

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,218

Hire date

1988-09-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Chester Jorgenson holds the role of Commerce Analyst 3 at Commerce Department within Fi Securities Registration. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,218. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.