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Minnesota / Employ & Econ Development Department

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Employ & Econ Development Department

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

The Employ & Econ Development Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 1,728 employees with median total compensation of $76,816; the highest distinct record was $188,878.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$132.4M
Employees
1,728
Median total
$76,816
Highest record
$188,878

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,728 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,816) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,865 (98%)
  • Overtime$371 (0%)
  • Other$1,361 (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
$36,537
$61,652
$76,816
$95,843
$113,540

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $113,540 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,537. 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.

Trend

Year over year

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

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$112.7M
1,541
$71,853
2025
$132.4M
17.5%
1,728
12.1%
$76,816
6.9%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Jamie Cyson

Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$110,298
Sub-department
RS Director
Base pay
$95,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,409
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,298
Hire date
1995-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jamie Cyson holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Director. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,298. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Shanelle Lamberson

Disability Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$110,157
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,157
Hire date
2009-09-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shanelle Lamberson is a Disability Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,157. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Kaverne Lim

Agency Internal Audit Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$110,093
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Management X
Base pay
$110,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,093
Hire date
2024-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kaverne Lim is a Agency Internal Audit Manager at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Management X. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,093. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Lynn Douma

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$110,033
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$109,033
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,033
Hire date
1997-01-06
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
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lynn Douma is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,033. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Miller

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$109,684
Sub-department
0351 BCD Business Finance
Base pay
$109,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,684
Hire date
2005-06-06
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Miller holds the role of Economic Development Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within 0351 Bcd Business Finance. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,684. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deven Bowdry

Senior Executive Officer/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$109,287
Sub-department
CO Commissioners Office
Base pay
$105,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,639
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,287
Hire date
2017-03-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Deven Bowdry holds the role of Senior Executive Officer at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,287. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Katie Lindorfer

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$109,234
Sub-department
BCD Business Finance
Base pay
$107,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,234
Hire date
2016-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katie Lindorfer is a State Program Administrative Director at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Business Finance. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $109,234. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Rita Lamatsch

Communications Specialist 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$109,118
Sub-department
WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay
$109,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,118
Hire date
2018-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rita Lamatsch holds the role of Communications Specialist 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,118. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bruce Benson

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$109,108
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul X
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$11,374
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,108
Hire date
1990-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Bruce Benson serves as a Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 3 within Ui Csc St Paul X. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,108. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anna Rodell

State Program Administrative Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$109,067
Sub-department
CO Analysis & Evaluation PPM
Base pay
$109,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,067
Hire date
2019-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anna Rodell holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Analysis & Evaluation Ppm. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,067. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Gretchen Ykema

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$109,018
Sub-department
RS Training & Development
Base pay
$109,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,018
Hire date
2007-05-30
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
Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gretchen Ykema holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Training & Development. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,018. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shanita Anderson

Employee & Econ Devel Specialist Program Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$108,853
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul X
Base pay
$106,236
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,617
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,853
Hire date
2009-09-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shanita Anderson works as a Employee & Econ Devel Specialist Program Manager for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul X. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Shanita earned $108,853 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Lashawn Albert-Hart

Disability Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$108,561
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$108,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,561
Hire date
2010-09-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lashawn Albert-Hart is a Disability Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,561. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Paula Glidden

Disability Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$108,557
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,557
Hire date
2003-09-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Paula Glidden serves as a Disability Supervisor within Dds Disability Determination. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,557. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Robert Conroy

Disability Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$108,557
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,557
Hire date
1994-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Conroy is a Disability Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,557. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Marisa Haggy

Human Resources Supervisor 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$108,557
Sub-department
CO Human Resources X
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,557
Hire date
2016-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Marisa Haggy works as a Human Resources Supervisor 4 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Human Resources X. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Marisa earned $108,557 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Amanda Rohrer

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$108,506
Sub-department
CO Labor Market Info
Base pay
$108,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,506
Hire date
2008-06-27
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amanda Rohrer holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Labor Market Information. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,506. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Fekade Cherinet

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$108,506
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Mgmnt Audit
Base pay
$108,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,506
Hire date
1986-06-16
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Fekade Cherinet is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Mgmnt Audit. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 38 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $108,506. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Pascale Iii

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$108,457
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$78,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,528
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,457
Hire date
2014-11-10
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
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Pascale Iii holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,457. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stacey Bernardi

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$108,392
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$98,144
Overtime
$7,903
Other pay
$2,346
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,392
Hire date
2012-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stacey Bernardi is a Unemployment Ins Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,392. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Laura Schmitz

Human Resources Supervisor 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$108,356
Sub-department
CO Human Resources X
Base pay
$108,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,356
Hire date
2022-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Laura Schmitz holds the role of Human Resources Supervisor 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Human Resources X. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,356. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Beth Bailey

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$108,221
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul X
Base pay
$104,624
Overtime
$1,071
Other pay
$2,526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,221
Hire date
2008-09-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Beth Bailey is a Unemployment Ins Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul X. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,221. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Tyler Sadek

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$108,004
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$108,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,004
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Sadek works as a State Program Administrative Director for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $108,004 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Debra Meier

State Program Administrative Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$107,741
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$107,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,741
Hire date
1994-10-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Debra Meier serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Ui Director. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,741. They are represented by Manager.

Natasha Kukowski

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$107,639
Sub-department
BCD Community Finance
Base pay
$107,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,639
Hire date
2016-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Natasha Kukowski works as a State Program Administrative Director for Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Community Finance. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Natasha earned $107,639 in 2024. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Michael Yanda

Wkfrce Development Fld Opns Area Manager 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$107,634
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$107,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,634
Hire date
1975-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Yanda holds the role of Wkfrce Development Fld Opns Area Manager 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. Their tenure dates to 1975, about 49 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,634. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Julie Sachs

Wkfrce Development Fld Opns Area Manager 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$107,634
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$107,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,634
Hire date
1996-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julie Sachs holds the role of Wkfrce Development Fld Opns Area Manager 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,634. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jason Burak

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$107,634
Sub-department
BCD Business Finance
Base pay
$107,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,634
Hire date
2019-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Burak holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Business Finance. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,634. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Chinwe Ngwu

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$107,634
Sub-department
BCD Business Finance
Base pay
$107,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,634
Hire date
2016-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chinwe Ngwu is a State Program Administrative Director at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Business Finance. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $107,634. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Karen Helgeson

Comp Attorney Princ/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$107,599
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs 4th
Base pay
$107,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,599
Hire date
2008-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karen Helgeson works as a Comp Attorney Princ for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs 4Th. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Karen earned $107,599 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Natalie Ratzlaff

Comp Attorney Princ/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$107,599
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs 4th
Base pay
$107,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,599
Hire date
2017-08-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Natalie Ratzlaff holds the role of Comp Attorney Princ at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs 4Th. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,599. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Hoff

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$107,427
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul X
Base pay
$99,637
Overtime
$7,790
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,427
Hire date
2009-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michelle Hoff works as a Unemployment Ins Supervisor for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul X. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Michelle earned $107,427 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Wilfrido Benavides

Employee & Econ Devel Specialist Program Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$107,067
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$107,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,067
Hire date
2009-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Wilfrido Benavides is a Employee & Econ Devel Specialist Program Manager at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,067. Union affiliation: Manager.

Karla Buersken

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$107,039
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$105,081
Overtime
$1,958
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,039
Hire date
2002-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karla Buersken holds the role of Unemployment Ins Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,039. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Lois Cheeseboro

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$107,016
Sub-department
CO Grants & Contracts
Base pay
$107,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,016
Hire date
2013-09-25
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
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lois Cheeseboro works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Grants & Contracts. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Lois earned $107,016 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sonji Davis

State Program Administrative Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$106,974
Sub-department
Office of New Americans
Base pay
$105,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,974
Hire date
2023-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sonji Davis holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Employ & Econ Development Department within Office of New Americans. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,974. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Ronald Adams

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$106,596
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,596
Hire date
2003-08-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ronald Adams works as a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Ronald earned $106,596 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alisha Otteson

Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$106,473
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$106,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,473
Hire date
2010-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alisha Otteson works as a Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Alisha earned $106,473 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Hannah Boggio

Comp Attorney Princ/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$106,453
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs 4th
Base pay
$106,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,453
Hire date
2017-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Hannah Boggio serves as a Comp Attorney Princ within Ui Legal Affairs 4Th. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,453. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Ritter

Comp Attorney Princ/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$106,453
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs 4th
Base pay
$106,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,453
Hire date
2016-02-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kelly Ritter holds the role of Comp Attorney Princ at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs 4Th. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,453. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.