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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
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

$124$139,543+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 13

Sonia Vinnes

Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$95,400
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$85,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,906
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,400
Hire date
1988-10-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sonia Vinnes is a Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 1988 (about 36 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $95,400. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Leroy Kiecker

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$95,310
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$95,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,310
Hire date
2016-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Leroy Kiecker is a Workforce Development Suprvsr at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,310. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Quillan Gharritt

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$95,211
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$95,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,211
Hire date
2017-06-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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, Quillan Gharritt serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,211. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Wieland

Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$95,161
Sub-department
SSB Workforce Development X
Base pay
$95,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,161
Hire date
1997-01-22
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Sara Wieland serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor within Ssb Workforce Development X. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,161. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jacob Hall

Disability Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$95,045
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$95,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,045
Hire date
2014-07-30
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

Jacob Hall holds the role of Disability Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,045. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Timothy High

Human Resources Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$95,013
Sub-department
CO Human Resources
Base pay
$92,425
Overtime
$88
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,013
Hire date
2022-12-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Timothy High works as a Human Resources Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Human Resources. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $95,013 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Rebecca Hutchens

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,962
Sub-department
Rehab Srvcs Mankato
Base pay
$94,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,962
Hire date
2012-11-14
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
Blue Earth

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, Rebecca Hutchens serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career within Rehab Services Mankato. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,962. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darren Eck

Communications Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,958
Sub-department
CO Communications & Marketing
Base pay
$94,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,958
Hire date
2012-11-07
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, Darren Eck serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Co Communications & Marketing. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,958. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cory Schmid

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,951
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$94,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,951
Hire date
2016-05-23
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

Cory Schmid works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Cory earned $94,951 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ann Malz

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,921
Sub-department
SSB Workforce Development
Base pay
$91,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,921
Hire date
2018-11-02
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, Ann Malz serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career within Ssb Workforce Development. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,921. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joanne Nguyen

Human Resources Consultant 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,879
Sub-department
Labor Relations
Base pay
$94,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,879
Hire date
2024-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Joanne Nguyen holds the role of Human Resources Consultant 1 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Labor Relations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,879. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Sarah Saito

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,819
Sub-department
WFD WF Systems Coordination
Base pay
$94,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,819
Hire date
2014-07-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Sarah Saito is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Wf Systems Coordination. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,819. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Spangler-Wagner

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,797
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$93,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,797
Hire date
2023-08-30
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

Jennifer Spangler-Wagner holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,797. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sergio Manancero Villagran

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,763
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Management
Base pay
$83,073
Overtime
$7,446
Other pay
$4,245
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,763
Hire date
2024-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sergio Manancero Villagran holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,763. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jeffrey Nelson

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,754
Sub-department
CO Commissioners Office
Base pay
$32,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$61,810
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,754
Hire date
2006-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Nelson works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $94,754 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Deanna Langton

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,709
Sub-department
SSB WFD PRE-ETS
Base pay
$94,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,709
Hire date
2008-06-02
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

Deanna Langton holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Wfd Pre-Ets. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,709. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Meghan Hanson

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,705
Sub-department
RS Director X
Base pay
$94,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,705
Hire date
2023-05-24
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

Meghan Hanson is a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Director X. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,705. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Schultz

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,705
Sub-department
WFD Job Seekers Services X
Base pay
$94,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,705
Hire date
2003-12-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Mark Schultz is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seekers Services X. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,705. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Pangiarella

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,642
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$94,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,642
Hire date
2007-12-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

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

Jason Pangiarella holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,642. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Huguette Trebil

Executive Assistant/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$94,601
Sub-department
CO Commissioners Office
Base pay
$94,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,601
Hire date
2017-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Huguette Trebil is a Executive Assistant at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $94,601. They are represented by Manager.

Mark Simmer

Business Advisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$94,477
Sub-department
BCD Small Business Assistance
Base pay
$93,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,477
Hire date
1986-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
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, Mark Simmer serves as a Business Advisor within Bcd Small Business Assistance. They have served since 1986 (about 38 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,477. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Hartert

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,456
Sub-department
BCD CDBG
Base pay
$94,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,456
Hire date
2023-06-21
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

Christine Hartert is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Cdbg. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,456. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sonji Davis

Emp & Trng Program Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$94,355
Sub-department
WFD GWDC Support
Base pay
$94,355
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,355
Hire date
2023-03-22
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sonji Davis holds the role of Emp & Trng Program Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Gwdc Support. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,355. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Schaffhauser

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,325
Sub-department
CO Analysis & Evaluation RA X
Base pay
$94,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,325
Hire date
2001-08-06
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
Beltrami

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

Anthony Schaffhauser holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Analysis & Evaluation Ra X. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,325. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Janie Power

Accounting Officer Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,259
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Management
Base pay
$91,715
Overtime
$1,544
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,259
Hire date
2023-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Janie Power works as a Accounting Officer Senior for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Management. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Janie earned $94,259 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Moudry

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,193
Sub-department
B22B Grant for Broadband
Base pay
$94,193
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,193
Hire date
2023-07-12
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Megan Moudry holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within B22B Grant for Broadband. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,193. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Suzanne Sopko

Management Analyst 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,125
Sub-department
UI Enhancement
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$9,332
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,125
Hire date
2009-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Suzanne Sopko is a Management Analyst 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Enhancement. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,125. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Redden

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$94,116
Sub-department
Paid Leave-Exec Team
Base pay
$89,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,116
Hire date
2024-09-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Katherine Redden is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Paid Leave-Exec Team. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,116. They are represented by Manager.

Melissa Green

Disability Program Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,913
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$91,028
Overtime
$1,884
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,913
Hire date
2008-09-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Melissa Green holds the role of Disability Program Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,913. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bridgett Backman

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,901
Sub-department
WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay
$93,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,901
Hire date
1992-11-02
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

Bridgett Backman works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Bridgett earned $93,901 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bradley Brzezinski

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,811
Sub-department
BCD Business Development
Base pay
$93,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,811
Hire date
2007-10-02
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
St Louis

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

Bradley Brzezinski works as a Economic Development Specialist for Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Business Development. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Bradley earned $93,811 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Roach

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,800
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$93,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,800
Hire date
2010-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Elizabeth Roach is a Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,800. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Muhubo Malin

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,797
Sub-department
OBF Business Expansion Unit
Base pay
$93,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,797
Hire date
2001-10-16
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

Muhubo Malin is a Economic Development Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Obf Business Expansion Unit. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,797. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Garcia

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,731
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$93,631
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,731
Hire date
2003-01-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Mary Garcia works as a Workforce Development Suprvsr for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Mary earned $93,731 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Karen Backlund

Emp & Trng Program Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,682
Sub-department
WFD WF Systems Coordination
Base pay
$68,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,315
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,682
Hire date
2015-02-17
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karen Backlund works as a Emp & Trng Program Coordinator for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Wf Systems Coordination. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Karen earned $93,682 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bonnie Bittner

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,665
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$93,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,665
Hire date
1998-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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, Bonnie Bittner serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,665. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Pulczinski

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,533
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$93,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,533
Hire date
2019-06-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clay

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

Michael Pulczinski is a Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,533. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Loraas

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,533
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$93,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,533
Hire date
2019-07-10
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
Polk

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

Rachel Loraas works as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $93,533 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Brewer

Disability Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,520
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$87,707
Overtime
$3,313
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,520
Hire date
2020-03-11
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

Samantha Brewer works as a Disability Supervisor for Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $93,520 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kristy Ramos

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,500
Sub-department
Rehab Srvcs Cambridge
Base pay
$89,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,500
Hire date
2022-11-16
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
Isanti

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

Kristy Ramos works as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rehab Services Cambridge. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Kristy earned $93,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.