Corrections Department

Sub-department

DOC Central Transportation

Base pay

$118,714

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$19,346

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$138,060

Hire date

1994-09-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Corrections Department, Michael Hennen serves as a Correctional Captain within Doc Central Transportation. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,060. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

ML A/W Operations

Base pay

$118,903

Overtime

$6,456

Other pay

$12,462

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,820

Hire date

2002-04-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Carlton

Crystal Hansen holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections Department within Ml A/W Operations. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,820. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DOC Human Resource Mgmt Dir

Base pay

$137,708

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,708

Hire date

2006-02-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Balinda Bailey is a Training & Development Manager 2 at Corrections Department within Doc Human Resource Management Director. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $137,708. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

ML RN Supervisor

Base pay

$120,829

Overtime

$13,125

Other pay

$3,659

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,614

Hire date

2009-02-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Carlton

David Krier works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Corrections Department within Ml Registered Nurse Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. David earned $137,614 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

DOC Comm Svs Reg Dir-South

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,235

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,611

Hire date

2000-08-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lyon

Bradley Odegard holds the role of Correctional Field Service District Supervisor at Corrections Department within Doc Community Svs Reg Dir-South. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,611. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DOC Comm Svs Reg Dir-South

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,235

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,611

Hire date

1998-03-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Winona

Rena' Patterson works as a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor for Corrections Department within Doc Community Svs Reg Dir-South. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. Rena' earned $137,611 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

STW Lieutenant-Due Process

Base pay

$92,312

Overtime

$42,917

Other pay

$2,320

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,550

Hire date

2002-10-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Corrections Officers

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Scott Gary holds the role of Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-Due Process. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,550. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Sub-department

FRB RN Supervisor-Linden

Base pay

$112,129

Overtime

$19,367

Other pay

$6,053

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,549

Hire date

2015-11-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Nyabuay Chut holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Corrections Department within Frb Registered Nurse Supervisor-Linden. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,549. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

SHK RN Supervisor

Base pay

$121,471

Overtime

$5,778

Other pay

$9,964

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,213

Hire date

2008-07-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Scott

At Corrections Department, Bridget Herzberg serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Shk Registered Nurse Supervisor. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,213. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

LL Lieutenant-C

Base pay

$76,345

Overtime

$55,297

Other pay

$5,355

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,997

Hire date

2013-04-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Corrections Officers

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Anoka

Alex Ness works as a Correctional Officer 3 for Corrections Department within Ll Lieutenant-C. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Alex earned $136,997 in 2025. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Sub-department

DOC Asst Comm Agency SVS & Sup

Base pay

$136,791

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,791

Hire date

2007-11-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Sarah Knoph holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Corrections Department within Doc Assistant Community Agency Svs & Sup. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,791. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

DOC Commissioner's Staff

Base pay

$136,536

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,536

Hire date

2010-06-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Corrections Department, Karley Jorgensen serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Doc Commissioner's Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,536. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

FRB RN Admin Supervisors Staff

Base pay

$129,989

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$6,428

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,418

Hire date

2004-08-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Jody Ohnstad holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Corrections Department within Frb Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,418. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

OPH RN Admin Supervisors Staff

Base pay

$131,084

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$5,274

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,358

Hire date

2012-12-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

At Corrections Department, Emily Mellingen serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Oph Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisors Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,358. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DOC Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt

Base pay

$123,928

Overtime

$4,008

Other pay

$8,322

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,258

Hire date

2016-12-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Shawn Bliven works as a Fugitive Specialist for Corrections Department within Doc Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Shawn earned $136,258 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

FRB A/W Operations

Base pay

$118,486

Overtime

$5,900

Other pay

$11,812

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,198

Hire date

1996-10-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Melissa Paquette is a Correctional Captain at Corrections Department within Frb A/W Operations. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $136,198. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DOC Comm Svcs Reg Dir-North

Base pay

$132,924

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,235

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,158

Hire date

1999-03-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Pennington

Janelle Cheney is a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor at Corrections Department within Doc Community Services Reg Dir-North. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $136,158. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

FRB RN Admin Supervisors Staff

Base pay

$127,619

Overtime

$7,119

Other pay

$1,334

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,071

Hire date

2015-11-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At Corrections Department, Nyabuay Chut serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Frb Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,071. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

STW Psychological Services Dir

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$867

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$135,243

Hire date

2002-08-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Mena Otoo is a Psychological Services Director at Corrections Department within Stw Psychological Services Director. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $135,243. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

LL Behavioral Health AssocDirB

Base pay

$135,021

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$135,021

Hire date

2015-01-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Health Treatment Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Anoka

Samantha Sheeran works as a Behavioral Medical Practitioner for Corrections Department within Ll Behavioral Health Assocdirb. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $135,021 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Sub-department

DOC Human Resource Mgmt Dir

Base pay

$135,021

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$135,021

Hire date

2008-03-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Corrections Department, Matthew Begansky serves as a Labor Relations Manager within Doc Human Resource Management Director. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,021. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

SCL RN Supervisor A

Base pay

$125,118

Overtime

$7,882

Other pay

$1,951

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,951

Hire date

2014-01-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Sherburne

Susan Dahl is a Registered Nurse Senior at Corrections Department within Scl Registered Nurse Supervisor A. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,951. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

ML RN Supervisor

Base pay

$119,883

Overtime

$12,967

Other pay

$1,879

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,729

Hire date

1997-03-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Carlton

At Corrections Department, Chad Burginger serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Ml Registered Nurse Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,729. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

DOC Asst Comm Agency SVS & Sup

Base pay

$134,710

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,710

Hire date

2014-01-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

19

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Karl Hunt works as a Institutional Supp Services Director for Corrections Department within Doc Assistant Community Agency Svs & Sup. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Karl earned $134,710 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

STW Lieutenant-B East

Base pay

$90,842

Overtime

$43,252

Other pay

$604

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,698

Hire date

2005-06-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Corrections Officers

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Mbaya Nyembwe is a Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-B East. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,698. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Sub-department

ML RN Supervisor

Base pay

$121,562

Overtime

$10,218

Other pay

$2,721

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,500

Hire date

2003-06-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Carlton

Benjamin Deering is a Registered Nurse Senior at Corrections Department within Ml Registered Nurse Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,500. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

RC Psychological Services Dir

Base pay

$134,388

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,388

Hire date

2008-08-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Chisago

Michelle Saari is a Psychological Services Director at Corrections Department within Rc Psychological Services Director. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,388. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DOC Reentry Unit Director

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,377

Hire date

2000-03-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Corrections Department, Terrence Byrne serves as a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor within Doc Reentry Unit Director. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,377. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DOC Comm Svcs Reg Dir-North

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,377

Hire date

2001-09-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Stearns

Debbie Anderson works as a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor for Corrections Department within Doc Community Services Reg Dir-North. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Debbie earned $134,377 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

OPH Psychological Sv Dir Staff

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,377

Hire date

2015-10-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Eric Nelson works as a Psychological Services Director for Corrections Department within Oph Psychological Sv Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Eric earned $134,377 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DOC Comm Svs Reg Dir-South

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,377

Hire date

1998-05-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Brown

Sarah Eischens is a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor at Corrections Department within Doc Community Svs Reg Dir-South. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,377. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

LL Behavioral Health AssocDirA

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,377

Hire date

2008-08-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Anoka

Rhonda Vahle works as a Psychological Services Director for Corrections Department within Ll Behavioral Health Assocdira. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Rhonda earned $134,377 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DOC Comm Svs Reg Dir-South

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,377

Hire date

1990-09-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Paula Thielen is a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor at Corrections Department within Doc Community Svs Reg Dir-South. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,377. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DOC Comm Svcs Reg Dir-North

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,377

Hire date

1999-08-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Becker

Brian Rubenstein works as a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor for Corrections Department within Doc Community Services Reg Dir-North. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Brian earned $134,377 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DOC Captain-Transportation

Base pay

$105,331

Overtime

$10,595

Other pay

$17,872

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$133,798

Hire date

2005-03-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Benjamin Enerson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections Department within Doc Captain-Transportation. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,798. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

STW Lieutenant-Control Unit

Base pay

$71,584

Overtime

$51,557

Other pay

$10,367

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$133,509

Hire date

1997-02-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Corrections Officers

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

At Corrections Department, Mark Riebe serves as a Correctional Officer 2 within Stw Lieutenant-Control Unit. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,509. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Sub-department

ML Program Coordinator

Base pay

$92,282

Overtime

$39,860

Other pay

$932

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$133,074

Hire date

1999-10-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Corrections Officers

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Carlton

Lance Johnson is a Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Ml Program Coordinator. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,074. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Sub-department

SCL RN Supervisor A

Base pay

$122,969

Overtime

$7,456

Other pay

$2,624

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$133,049

Hire date

2022-05-25

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.8

Work county

Sherburne

Christina Fish holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Corrections Department within Scl Registered Nurse Supervisor A. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,049. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

DOC Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt

Base pay

$123,928

Overtime

$3,386

Other pay

$5,707

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$133,021

Hire date

1998-07-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Sam Azure is a Fugitive Specialist at Corrections Department within Doc Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,021. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

DOC Victim Assist/RJ Manage

Base pay

$129,919

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,910

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$132,829

Hire date

2021-07-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Corrections Department, Elizabeth Richards serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Doc Victim Assist/Rj Manage. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,829. Union affiliation: Manager.