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Corrections Department

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

The Corrections Department runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.

In 2025, this agency had 4,963 employees with median total compensation of $73,261; the highest distinct record was $337,500.

Year
2025
Employees
4,963
Median total
$73,261
Highest record
$337,500

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$278$144,064+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,963 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,261) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$69,351 (93%)
  • Overtime$3,184 (4%)
  • Other$1,683 (2%)
  • 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
$31,513
$60,859
$73,261
$91,045
$110,773

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,773 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $31,513. 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 2

Jamison Doeden

Assistant Commr Corrections/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$165,883
Sub-department
DOC Dep Comm Client Svs & Supp
Base pay
$164,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,883
Hire date
1997-08-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jamison Doeden is a Assistant Commr Corrections at Corrections Department within Doc Deputy Community Client Svs & Supp. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $165,883. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jesse Pugh

Correctional Facility Oper Director/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$164,833
Sub-department
RC Warden's Staff
Base pay
$164,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,833
Hire date
2004-03-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Jesse Pugh serves as a Correctional Facility Oper Director within Rc Warden's Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,833. They are represented by Manager.

Josh Syrjamaki

Assistant Commr Corrections/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$164,783
Sub-department
DOC Commissioner's Staff
Base pay
$164,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,783
Hire date
2002-12-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Josh Syrjamaki holds the role of Assistant Commr Corrections at Corrections Department within Doc Commissioner's Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,783. Union affiliation: Manager.

Funmilayo Dehinsilu

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$164,364
Sub-department
OPH RN Supervisor A
Base pay
$94,055
Overtime
$63,447
Other pay
$6,862
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,364
Hire date
2009-04-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Funmilayo Dehinsilu is a Registered Nurse Senior at Corrections Department within Oph Registered Nurse Supervisor A. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $164,364. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Kristine Hammer

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$163,839
Sub-department
STW Lieutenant-Recreation
Base pay
$85,328
Overtime
$76,779
Other pay
$1,732
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,839
Hire date
2007-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristine Hammer is a Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,839. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Trisha Hansen

Correctional Field Service District Supervisor/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$163,159
Sub-department
DOC Comm Svcs Reg Dir-North
Base pay
$160,572
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,588
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,159
Hire date
2002-01-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Trisha Hansen is a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor at Corrections Department within Doc Community Services Reg Dir-North. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,159. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Brant Baird

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$163,035
Sub-department
SCL Program Director-E
Base pay
$102,058
Overtime
$9,173
Other pay
$51,804
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,035
Hire date
1994-06-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brant Baird is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections Department within Scl Program Director-E. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,035. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Fiona Ruthven

General Counsel 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$162,957
Sub-department
DOC Legal Services Director
Base pay
$162,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,957
Hire date
2007-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Fiona Ruthven works as a General Counsel 2 for Corrections Department within Doc Legal Services Director. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Fiona earned $162,957 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Tracy Beltz

Chief Executive Officer-Corr Facilt/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$162,734
Sub-department
DOC Asst Comm Facilities B
Base pay
$158,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,968
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,734
Hire date
1993-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Tracy Beltz serves as a Chief Executive Officer-Corr Facilt within Doc Assistant Community Facilities B. They have served since 1993 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,734. Union affiliation: Manager.

Paula Graff

Assistant Commr Corrections/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$162,658
Sub-department
DOC Dep Com Chief of Staff
Base pay
$157,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,658
Hire date
2017-05-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paula Graff is a Assistant Commr Corrections at Corrections Department within Doc Deputy Com Chief of Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $162,658. They are represented by Manager.

Ryan Pankratz

Correctional Investigation Supervisor/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$162,336
Sub-department
DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive
Base pay
$135,057
Overtime
$443
Other pay
$26,836
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,336
Hire date
2016-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
2
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Pankratz works as a Correctional Investigation Supervisor for Corrections Department within Doc Investigatn Supv-Fugitive. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $162,336 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Sherlinda Wheeler

Correctional Facility Administrative Director/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$161,421
Sub-department
SHK Warden's Staff
Base pay
$158,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,421
Hire date
1995-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sherlinda Wheeler works as a Correctional Facility Administrative Director for Corrections Department within Shk Warden's Staff. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Sherlinda earned $161,421 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Shannon Reimann

Chief Executive Officer-Corr Facilt/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$160,961
Sub-department
DOC Asst Comm Facilities B
Base pay
$158,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,961
Hire date
1994-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Shannon Reimann serves as a Chief Executive Officer-Corr Facilt within Doc Assistant Community Facilities B. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,961. Union affiliation: Manager.

Julie Valerius

Registered Nurse Advanced Prac/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$159,978
Sub-department
DOC Health Program Director
Base pay
$159,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,978
Hire date
2022-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julie Valerius holds the role of Registered Nurse Advanced Prac at Corrections Department within Doc Health Program Director. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,978. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Christopher Gamst

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$159,562
Sub-department
WR Case/Transition Staff
Base pay
$107,005
Overtime
$38,632
Other pay
$13,925
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,562
Hire date
1997-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Gamst is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections Department within Wr Case/Transition Staff. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $159,562. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Eileen Mokaya

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$158,712
Sub-department
SHK RN Supervisor
Base pay
$102,979
Overtime
$48,110
Other pay
$7,623
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,712
Hire date
2014-08-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eileen Mokaya is a Registered Nurse Senior at Corrections Department within Shk Registered Nurse Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $158,712. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Jennifer Blanco

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$158,357
Sub-department
RW RN Admin Supervisor
Base pay
$133,302
Overtime
$10,454
Other pay
$14,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,357
Hire date
2023-09-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Goodhue

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Blanco holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Corrections Department within Rw Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,357. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Lisa Stenseth

Chief Executive Officer-Corr Facilt/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$156,799
Sub-department
DOC Asst Comm Facilities A
Base pay
$152,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,824
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,799
Hire date
2000-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lisa Stenseth is a Chief Executive Officer-Corr Facilt at Corrections Department within Doc Assistant Community Facilities A. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $156,799. Union affiliation: Manager.

Janice Hawes

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$155,701
Sub-department
SCL RN Supervisor A
Base pay
$125,549
Overtime
$26,296
Other pay
$3,856
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,701
Hire date
2001-01-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Janice Hawes holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Corrections Department within Scl Registered Nurse Supervisor A. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,701. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

James Olson

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$154,985
Sub-department
ML RN Admin Supervisor
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,658
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,985
Hire date
2003-12-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Olson holds the role of Registered Nurse Admin-Supv at Corrections Department within Ml Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,985. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Cheri Short

Correctional Health Program Director/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$154,838
Sub-department
DOC Asst Com Hlth, Rec, & Prog
Base pay
$154,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,838
Hire date
2007-08-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cheri Short holds the role of Correctional Health Program Director at Corrections Department within Doc Assistant Com Health Recreation & Program. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,838. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Shanna Langston

Correctional Behav Health Services Director/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$154,838
Sub-department
DOC Asst Com Hlth, Rec, & Prog
Base pay
$154,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,838
Hire date
2006-08-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shanna Langston holds the role of Correctional Behav Health Services Director at Corrections Department within Doc Assistant Com Health Recreation & Program. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,838. They are represented by Manager.

Brent Weegman

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$154,054
Sub-department
WR Security 3
Base pay
$92,312
Overtime
$59,164
Other pay
$2,577
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,054
Hire date
1998-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Brent Weegman serves as a Correctional Officer 3 within Wr Security 3. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,054. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Jeffrey Lonsky

Correctional Minncor Ceo/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$153,164
Sub-department
DOC Asst Comm Facilities B
Base pay
$153,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,164
Hire date
1989-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Lonsky holds the role of Correctional Minncor Ceo at Corrections Department within Doc Assistant Community Facilities B. Hired in 1989, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,164. They are represented by Manager.

Daniel Ganin

General Counsel 1/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$153,055
Sub-department
DOC Legal Services Director
Base pay
$149,458
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,055
Hire date
2016-08-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Daniel Ganin serves as a General Counsel 1 within Doc Legal Services Director. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,055. Union affiliation: Manager.

Troy Lennander

Fugitive Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$152,778
Sub-department
DOC Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt
Base pay
$123,928
Overtime
$20,757
Other pay
$8,093
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,778
Hire date
2016-04-06
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Troy Lennander serves as a Fugitive Specialist within Doc Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,778. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chong Lor

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$152,223
Sub-department
OPH RN Supervisor B
Base pay
$110,768
Overtime
$37,857
Other pay
$3,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,223
Hire date
2013-04-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Washington

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Chong Lor serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Oph Registered Nurse Supervisor B. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,223. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Allen Godfrey

Correctional Field Service Director/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$152,182
Sub-department
DOC Asst Com Com Svs & Reentry
Base pay
$116,538
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,644
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,182
Hire date
2013-04-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Allen Godfrey serves as a Correctional Field Service Director within Doc Assistant Com Com Svs & Reentry. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,182. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Matthew Hecht

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$151,709
Sub-department
ML Security Lieutenant 1
Base pay
$80,846
Overtime
$69,402
Other pay
$1,461
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,709
Hire date
1996-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
2
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Hecht works as a Correctional Officer 2 for Corrections Department within Ml Security Lieutenant 1. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $151,709 in 2025. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Kristin Rish

Chief Executive Officer-Corr Facilt/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$150,975
Sub-department
DOC Asst Comm Facilities A
Base pay
$147,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,975
Hire date
1994-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Kristin Rish serves as a Chief Executive Officer-Corr Facilt within Doc Assistant Community Facilities A. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,975. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Randy Erdman

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$150,836
Sub-department
RC Security Lieutenant 3
Base pay
$85,585
Overtime
$62,725
Other pay
$2,525
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,836
Hire date
2008-03-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Randy Erdman holds the role of Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Rc Security Lieutenant 3. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,836. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

April Bienusa

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$150,019
Sub-department
SCL RN Admin Supervisor
Base pay
$138,629
Overtime
$268
Other pay
$11,122
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,019
Hire date
2015-09-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, April Bienusa serves as a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv within Scl Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,019. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Peter Talberg

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$150,012
Sub-department
RC Unit Lieutenant 1
Base pay
$92,273
Overtime
$55,239
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,012
Hire date
1999-11-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Peter Talberg works as a Correctional Officer 3 for Corrections Department within Rc Unit Lieutenant 1. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Peter earned $150,012 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Kwesi Pasley

Agency Chief Financial Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$149,720
Sub-department
DOC Dep Com Chief of Staff
Base pay
$149,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,720
Hire date
2019-12-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Kwesi Pasley serves as a Agency Chief Financial Officer within Doc Deputy Com Chief of Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,720. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Kerstin Forsythe

General Counsel 1/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$149,458
Sub-department
DOC Legal Svcs Dep Gen Counsel
Base pay
$149,458
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,458
Hire date
2007-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Kerstin Forsythe serves as a General Counsel 1 within Doc Legal Services Deputy General Counsel. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,458. They are represented by Manager.

Jared Werner

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$149,410
Sub-department
SCL Lieutenant-J
Base pay
$83,907
Overtime
$63,732
Other pay
$1,770
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,410
Hire date
2008-07-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Jared Werner serves as a Correctional Officer 3 within Scl Lieutenant-J. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,410. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Scott Moehlmann

Minncor Vice-Pres Operations/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$149,108
Sub-department
DOC MINNCOR CEO
Base pay
$145,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,568
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,108
Hire date
2019-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Moehlmann works as a Minncor Vice-Pres Operations for Corrections Department within Doc Minncor Ceo. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Scott earned $149,108 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Roman George

Correctional Field Service District Supervisor/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$148,872
Sub-department
DOC Comm Svcs Reg Dir-North
Base pay
$56,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$92,549
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,872
Hire date
1986-03-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Roman George works as a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor for Corrections Department within Doc Community Services Reg Dir-North. Hired in 1986, they have about 38 years of service as a full-time employee. Roman earned $148,872 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Joan Wolff

Director Nursing/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$148,508
Sub-department
OPH Director of Nursing
Base pay
$145,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,474
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,508
Hire date
2004-03-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Joan Wolff serves as a Director Nursing within Oph Director of Nursing. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,508. They are represented by Manager.

Colleen Holst

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$148,218
Sub-department
SHK RN Admin Supervisor
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,891
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,218
Hire date
1984-01-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Colleen Holst is a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv at Corrections Department within Shk Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $148,218. They are represented by Middle Management Association.