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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 12

Lisa Creger

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$58,915
Sub-department
Ins Deputy
Base pay
$58,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,915
Hire date
2022-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Lisa Creger serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Ins Deputy. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,915. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

John Wachtler

Energy Program Director/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$58,598
Sub-department
Reliability & Security
Base pay
$34,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,598
Hire date
1986-04-30
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
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, John Wachtler serves as a Energy Program Director within Reliability & Security. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,598. They are represented by Manager.

Cassandra Busch

Financial Inst Assistant Examiner/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$58,508
Sub-department
FE Banking Metro
Base pay
$58,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,508
Hire date
2017-06-20
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cassandra Busch is a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner at Commerce Department within Fe Banking Metro. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,508. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nickolas Forbrook

Weights & Measures Investigator 1 Hvy/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$58,114
Sub-department
Weights & Measures Heavy Duty
Base pay
$58,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,114
Hire date
2023-03-15
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

Nickolas Forbrook works as a Weights & Measures Investigator 1 Hvy for Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Heavy Duty. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Nickolas earned $58,114 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Michael Gales

Financial Inst Assistant Examiner/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$58,084
Sub-department
FE Credit Union Exams
Base pay
$58,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,084
Hire date
2023-01-18
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, 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, Michael Gales serves as a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner within Fe Credit Union Exams. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,084. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Scheller

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$57,888
Sub-department
Programs for Innovation & Equi
Base pay
$48,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,337
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,888
Hire date
2023-08-16
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amy Scheller is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Commerce Department within Programs for Innovation & Equi. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,888. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christie Nguyen

Management Analyst 4/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$57,688
Sub-department
Programs for Innovation & Equi
Base pay
$56,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,688
Hire date
2024-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Christie Nguyen is a Management Analyst 4 at Commerce Department within Programs for Innovation & Equi. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,688. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eian Zellner

Office Services Supervisor 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$57,161
Sub-department
Admin Services Director
Base pay
$56,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,161
Hire date
2019-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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

Eian Zellner holds the role of Office Services Supervisor 1 at Commerce Department within Administrative Services Director. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,161. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Derrick Callender Jr

Commerce Analyst 2/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$56,969
Sub-department
Ins Health Forms
Base pay
$52,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,761
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,969
Hire date
2023-03-01
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Derrick Callender Jr holds the role of Commerce Analyst 2 at Commerce Department within Ins Health Forms. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,969. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Riley Kenworthy

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$56,948
Sub-department
Petro Fund Admn
Base pay
$56,948
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,948
Hire date
2023-07-12
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

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

Riley Kenworthy works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Commerce Department within Petro Fund Admn. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Riley earned $56,948 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carrie Melchior

Financial Inst Assistant Examiner/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$56,650
Sub-department
FE Non Depository Exams
Base pay
$56,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,650
Hire date
2024-10-09
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

Carrie Melchior holds the role of Financial Inst Assistant Examiner at Commerce Department within Fe Non Depository Exams. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,650. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wendy Cook

Customer Services Specialist Int/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$56,375
Sub-department
Unclaimed Property Claims
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$41
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,375
Hire date
2000-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Wendy Cook holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Int at Commerce Department within Unclaimed Property Claims. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,375. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Julie Zabel

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$56,335
Sub-department
FE Banking Apps
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,335
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julie Zabel holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Commerce Department within Fe Banking Apps. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,335. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Christine Dellwo

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$56,335
Sub-department
FE Non Depository Institutions
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,335
Hire date
2017-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christine Dellwo is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Commerce Department within Fe Non Depository Institutions. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,335. They are represented by Clerical.

Amanda Iwanski

Financial Inst Assistant Examiner/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$55,924
Sub-department
FE Banking South
Base pay
$55,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,924
Hire date
2023-03-01
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amanda Iwanski is a Financial Inst Assistant Examiner at Commerce Department within Fe Banking South. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $55,924. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shirley Goff

Financial Inst Examiner Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$55,480
Sub-department
Ins Fin Analysis
Base pay
$42,301
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,480
Hire date
2018-04-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shirley Goff is a Financial Inst Examiner Senior at Commerce Department within Ins Finance Analysis. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $55,480. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Wilson

Weights & Measures Investigator 1/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$55,202
Sub-department
Weights & Measures Lt Duty
Base pay
$54,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,202
Hire date
2024-06-05
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, Jacob Wilson serves as a Weights & Measures Investigator 1 within Weights & Measures Lieutenant Duty. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,202. Union affiliation: Technical.

Nicholas Nguyen

Management Analyst 2/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$54,164
Sub-department
Emerging Energy Technologies
Base pay
$54,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,164
Hire date
2023-07-19
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

Nicholas Nguyen is a Management Analyst 2 at Commerce Department within Emerging Energy Technologies. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,164. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Calvin Crouch

State Program Administrative Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$53,673
Sub-department
Weights & Measures Lab
Base pay
$51,744
Overtime
$1,929
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,673
Hire date
2024-08-28
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

Calvin Crouch is a State Program Administrative Senior at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lab. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,673. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Naomi Robin

Customer Services Specialist Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$53,564
Sub-department
Regulatory Info Ctr
Base pay
$53,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,564
Hire date
2023-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Naomi Robin holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Senior at Commerce Department within Regulatory Information Center. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,564. They are represented by Clerical.

Michaela Bauer

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$53,501
Sub-department
FE Banking CU
Base pay
$53,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,501
Hire date
2018-03-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michaela Bauer holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Commerce Department within Fe Banking Cu. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,501. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Pamela Anderson

Office & Administrative Specialist/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$51,993
Sub-department
Weights & Measures Office
Base pay
$51,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,993
Hire date
2021-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Pamela Anderson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Office. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,993. They are represented by Clerical.

Angela Rodgers

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$51,527
Sub-department
Word Processing Ctr
Base pay
$51,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,527
Hire date
2018-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Angela Rodgers works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Commerce Department within Word Processing Center. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Angela earned $51,527 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Clare Larson

Consumer Aide Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$51,319
Sub-department
Consumer Services Team
Base pay
$51,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,319
Hire date
2020-11-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Clare Larson is a Consumer Aide Senior at Commerce Department within Consumer Services Team. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,319. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Nitsan Chang

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$51,267
Sub-department
ENF Contested Cases & Data
Base pay
$51,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,267
Hire date
2021-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nitsan Chang holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Commerce Department within Enf Contested Cases & Data. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,267. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jennifer Willey

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$50,219
Sub-department
FI Securities Registration
Base pay
$49,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,219
Hire date
2024-10-09
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

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

Jennifer Willey works as a State Program Administrative for Commerce Department within Fi Securities Registration. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $50,219 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Molly Sweitzer

Accounting Technician/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$50,188
Sub-department
Fiscal Services
Base pay
$33,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,504
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,188
Hire date
1982-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Molly Sweitzer works as a Accounting Technician for Commerce Department within Fiscal Services. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 42 years as a full-time employee. Molly earned $50,188 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Kathleen Hovland

State Program Administrative Senior/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$49,672
Sub-department
Programs for Innovation & Equi
Base pay
$49,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,672
Hire date
2009-09-30
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

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

Kathleen Hovland is a State Program Administrative Senior at Commerce Department within Programs for Innovation & Equi. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $49,672. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lucas Grathwohl

Office & Administrative Specialist/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$49,308
Sub-department
Mailroom & Front Desk
Base pay
$48,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,308
Hire date
2007-07-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Lucas Grathwohl serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist within Mailroom & Front Desk. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,308. They are represented by Clerical.

Jack-Lorraine Polum

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$48,998
Sub-department
Unclaimed Property Claims
Base pay
$48,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,998
Hire date
2024-08-14
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

Jack-Lorraine Polum holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Commerce Department within Unclaimed Property Claims. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,998. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Trevon Hood

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$48,923
Sub-department
Legislative Affairs
Base pay
$47,813
Overtime
$110
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,923
Hire date
2023-08-30
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

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

Trevon Hood works as a State Program Administrative for Commerce Department within Legislative Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Trevon earned $48,923 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Riley Kenworthy

State Program Administrative/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$48,843
Sub-department
Petro Fund Admn
Base pay
$48,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,843
Hire date
2023-07-12
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

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

At Commerce Department, Riley Kenworthy serves as a State Program Administrative within Petro Fund Admn. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,843. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anita Dongre

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$48,008
Sub-department
Word Processing Ctr
Base pay
$48,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,008
Hire date
2023-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anita Dongre holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Commerce Department within Word Processing Center. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,008. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Eric Swan

Commerce Analyst 2/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$45,718
Sub-department
ENF Contested Cases & Data
Base pay
$45,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,718
Hire date
2024-12-04
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

Eric Swan holds the role of Commerce Analyst 2 at Commerce Department within Enf Contested Cases & Data. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,718. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wayne Pritzel

Central Services Administrative Specialist/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$45,453
Sub-department
Mailroom & Front Desk
Base pay
$44,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,453
Hire date
2005-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Wayne Pritzel holds the role of Central Services Administrative Specialist at Commerce Department within Mailroom & Front Desk. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,453. They are represented by Clerical.

Carl Ludewig

State Program Administrative Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$45,431
Sub-department
Clean Technology Deployment
Base pay
$44,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$528
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,431
Hire date
2023-01-25
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
No
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Carl Ludewig serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Clean Technology Deployment. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,431. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heidi Jones

State Program Administrative Principal/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$44,776
Sub-department
Weights & Measures Lab
Base pay
$14,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,850
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,776
Hire date
1990-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heidi Jones holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Lab. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,776. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ying Lu

Management Analyst 2/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$44,543
Sub-department
Data Science Team
Base pay
$43,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$679
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,543
Hire date
2022-02-14
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ying Lu works as a Management Analyst 2 for Commerce Department within Data Science Team. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Ying earned $44,543 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jordan Lee

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$44,474
Sub-department
Enf Market Conduct
Base pay
$44,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,474
Hire date
2022-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Jordan Lee serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Enf Market Conduct. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,474. They are represented by Clerical.

Christopher Ness

Investigator Senior/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$43,593
Sub-department
Enf Insurance Enforcement
Base pay
$36,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,007
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,593
Hire date
1990-02-28
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

Christopher Ness works as a Investigator Senior for Commerce Department within Enf Insurance Enforcement. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $43,593 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.