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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 14

Christian Nordeng

State Program Administrative Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$93,496
Sub-department
BCD CDBG
Base pay
$93,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,496
Hire date
2013-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christian Nordeng holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Cdbg. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,496. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tiffany Fettig

State Program Administrative Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
BCDStateSmallBusCreditInitiati
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2023-05-01
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
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

Tiffany Fettig is a State Program Administrative Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcdstatesmallbuscreditinitiati. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $93,491. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Endris

State Program Administrative Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
BCDStateSmallBusCreditInitiati
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2022-03-02
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Endris holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcdstatesmallbuscreditinitiati. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,491. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Washa

State Program Administrative Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
OBF Business Expansion Unit
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2009-09-09
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

Thomas Washa holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Obf Business Expansion Unit. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,491. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gerald Wenner

State Program Administrative Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
BCD Community Finance/Special
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
1985-08-12
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

Gerald Wenner works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Community Finance/Special. They have served since 1985 (about 39 years) as a full-time employee. Gerald earned $93,491 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Madeline Harris

Business Advisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
BCD Small Business Assistance
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
1979-06-20
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

Madeline Harris works as a Business Advisor for Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Small Business Assistance. Hired in 1979, they have about 45 years of service as a full-time employee. Madeline earned $93,491 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Dirkes

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,477
Sub-department
Rehab Srvcs Bemidji
Base pay
$92,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,477
Hire date
2004-05-19
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
Itasca

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, Melissa Dirkes serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career within Rehab Services Bemidji. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,477. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anna Garcia

Accounting Officer Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,401
Sub-department
SSB AdministrativeSVS X
Base pay
$93,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,401
Hire date
2017-06-19
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

Anna Garcia works as a Accounting Officer Principal for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Administrativesvs X. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Anna earned $93,401 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Wetzstein

Management Analyst 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,358
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$2,333
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,358
Hire date
2010-04-28
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Sarah Wetzstein serves as a Management Analyst 4 within Ui Director. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,358. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lynette Beebe

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$93,336
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$73,699
Overtime
$191
Other pay
$19,446
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,336
Hire date
2008-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Lynette Beebe is a Unemployment Ins Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $93,336. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christopher Cloutier

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$93,330
Sub-department
CO Admin Services X
Base pay
$92,263
Overtime
$567
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,330
Hire date
2009-11-25
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

Christopher Cloutier is a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Administrative Services X. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,330. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sarah Miller

State Program Administrative Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$93,131
Sub-department
0351 BCD Business Finance
Base pay
$93,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,131
Hire date
2005-06-06
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
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

Sarah Miller holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within 0351 Bcd Business Finance. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,131. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lindsay Mcguire-Lee

Disability Program Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,865
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$1,840
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,865
Hire date
2006-09-08
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Lindsay Mcguire-Lee serves as a Disability Program Specialist within Dds Disability Determination. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,865. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Neil Miller

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,836
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$92,791
Overtime
$45
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,836
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

Neil Miller holds the role of Unemployment Ins Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,836. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Thomas Sommer

Planner Principal State/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,741
Sub-department
WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay
$92,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,741
Hire date
2011-09-19
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

Thomas Sommer is a Planner Principal State at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,741. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Kolbinger

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,612
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$92,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,612
Hire date
2015-03-04
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
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, Emily Kolbinger serves as a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3 within Rs Vr Field Svs. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,612. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Marberry

Workforce Development Specialist 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,445
Sub-department
WFD Job Seekers SVS Field Op X
Base pay
$92,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,445
Hire date
1998-01-21
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

Karen Marberry works as a Workforce Development Specialist 2 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seekers Svs Field Op X. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Karen earned $92,445 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Bestler

State Program Administrative Manager/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,418
Sub-department
Paid Leave-Operations
Base pay
$92,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,418
Hire date
2010-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Heather Bestler is a State Program Administrative Manager at Employ & Econ Development Department within Paid Leave-Operations. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,418. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sharon Obrestad

Braillist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,325
Sub-department
SSB Braille
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,325
Hire date
1998-02-09
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Sharon Obrestad serves as a Braillist within Ssb Braille. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,325. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gail Stefanick

Braillist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,325
Sub-department
SSB Braille
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,325
Hire date
2013-03-13
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

Gail Stefanick works as a Braillist for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Braille. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Gail earned $92,325 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Penny Carpenter

Braillist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,325
Sub-department
SSB Braille
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,325
Hire date
2007-06-28
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

Penny Carpenter holds the role of Braillist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Braille. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,325. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Yvette Hennies

Braillist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,325
Sub-department
SSB Braille
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,325
Hire date
1985-05-29
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

Yvette Hennies works as a Braillist for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Braille. Hired in 1985, they have about 40 years of service as a full-time employee. Yvette earned $92,325 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lori Bostic

Accounting Supervisor Princ/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,310
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Management
Base pay
$90,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,310
Hire date
2020-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Lori Bostic works as a Accounting Supervisor Princ for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Management. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Lori earned $92,310 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Cindy Matheson

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,282
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$68,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,156
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,282
Hire date
2015-03-25
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
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

Cindy Matheson is a Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,282. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Long Vo

Planner Principal State/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,113
Sub-department
WFD WF Systems Coordination
Base pay
$91,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,113
Hire date
2013-09-27
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

Long Vo works as a Planner Principal State for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Wf Systems Coordination. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Long earned $92,113 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Knebel

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,084
Sub-department
Rehab Srvcs Cambridge
Base pay
$92,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,084
Hire date
2010-11-08
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

Jamie Knebel works as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rehab Services Cambridge. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Jamie earned $92,084 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aaron Tell

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,041
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$90,184
Overtime
$1,857
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,041
Hire date
1993-02-17
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

Aaron Tell works as a Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 2 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. Aaron earned $92,041 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jarrod Burns

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,040
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul
Base pay
$84,773
Overtime
$7,268
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,040
Hire date
2008-01-02
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

Jarrod Burns is a Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 1 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,040. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Davern

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$92,025
Sub-department
WFD WF Systems Coordination
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,025
Hire date
1994-08-22
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

Jennifer Davern holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Wf Systems Coordination. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Gospel

Accounting Supervisor Princ/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,999
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Management
Base pay
$91,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,999
Hire date
2024-01-17
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Richard Gospel serves as a Accounting Supervisor Princ within Co Fiscal Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,999. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Nicholas Dobbins

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,994
Sub-department
CO Labor Market Info
Base pay
$91,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,994
Hire date
2010-01-20
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

Nicholas Dobbins is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Labor Market Information. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,994. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kanika Couchene

Communications Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,949
Sub-department
CO Communications & Marketing
Base pay
$91,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,949
Hire date
2024-03-13
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

Kanika Couchene holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Communications & Marketing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,949. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Oakes

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,867
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$91,867
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,867
Hire date
2018-03-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Oakes is a Workforce Development Suprvsr at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,867. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Serena Gardner

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,824
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$91,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,824
Hire date
2000-03-01
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
Mower

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

Serena Gardner is a Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,824. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kaitryn Jacobs

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,820
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$91,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,820
Hire date
2011-12-05
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
Anoka

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

Kaitryn Jacobs works as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Kaitryn earned $91,820 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Juanita Borton

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,817
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Administrative Servi
Base pay
$91,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,817
Hire date
2017-06-28
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

Juanita Borton works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Administrative Servi. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Juanita earned $91,817 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Beth Johnson

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,817
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$91,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,817
Hire date
2010-11-17
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
Roseau

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

Beth Johnson holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,817. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jada Johnson

Rehabilitation Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,741
Sub-department
Rehab Srvcs Fairview
Base pay
$91,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,741
Hire date
2008-04-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jada Johnson holds the role of Rehabilitation Representative at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rehab Services Fairview. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,741. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Mclain

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,600
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$89,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,600
Hire date
2023-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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

Amanda Mclain holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,600. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Scheurich

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$91,525
Sub-department
WFD WF Systems Coordination
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,525
Hire date
2007-09-04
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

Shannon Scheurich works as a Grants Specialist Senior for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Wf Systems Coordination. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $91,525 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.