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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 8

Erik Rootes

Staff Attorney 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$104,455
Sub-department
CO Commissioners Office
Base pay
$104,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,455
Hire date
2015-08-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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

Erik Rootes works as a Staff Attorney 2 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Commissioners Office. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Erik earned $104,455 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Britta Rinke

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$104,408
Sub-department
Paid Leave-Strategy
Base pay
$99,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,408
Hire date
2024-09-11
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

Britta Rinke is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Paid Leave-Strategy. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,408. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kathleen Unzen

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$104,390
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul X
Base pay
$96,475
Overtime
$7,916
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,390
Hire date
1999-08-30
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

Kathleen Unzen is a Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul X. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,390. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karla Eckhoff

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$104,174
Sub-department
RS Director X
Base pay
$104,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,174
Hire date
2013-08-01
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
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

Karla Eckhoff holds the role of Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Director X. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,174. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karrie Jansen

Planning Grants Administrator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$104,105
Sub-department
BCD Admin & Support X
Base pay
$101,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,105
Hire date
2022-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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, Karrie Jansen serves as a Planning Grants Administrator within Bcd Administrative & Support X. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,105. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Elizabeth Buchen

International Trade Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$104,017
Sub-department
BCD Trade Office
Base pay
$101,126
Overtime
$2,891
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,017
Hire date
2018-05-23
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

Elizabeth Buchen is a International Trade Representative at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Trade Office. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,017. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lucas Hartog

Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$103,889
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$103,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,889
Hire date
2014-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Douglas

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

Lucas Hartog is a Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $103,889. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kelly Ritter

Comp Attorney/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$103,807
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs
Base pay
$103,807
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,807
Hire date
2016-02-04
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
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, Kelly Ritter serves as a Comp Attorney within Ui Legal Affairs. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,807. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephen Wolff

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$103,726
Sub-department
BCD Business Finance
Base pay
$102,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,726
Hire date
2010-08-04
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

Stephen Wolff works as a State Program Administrative Director for Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Business Finance. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Stephen earned $103,726 in 2024. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Anne Paulson

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$103,705
Sub-department
RS Director X
Base pay
$103,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,705
Hire date
2003-06-18
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
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

Anne Paulson holds the role of Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Director X. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,705. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lena Balk

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$103,511
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,511
Hire date
2018-08-13
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, Lena Balk serves as a Workforce Development Suprvsr within Wfd Job Seeker Services. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,511. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jodi Drinkwine

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$103,511
Sub-department
RS Director X
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,511
Hire date
2001-11-26
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jodi Drinkwine is a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Director X. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $103,511. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jessica Outhwaite

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$103,470
Sub-department
RS Director X
Base pay
$103,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,470
Hire date
2010-08-23
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
Stearns

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

Jessica Outhwaite holds the role of Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Director X. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,470. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Majewski

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$103,470
Sub-department
RS Director X
Base pay
$103,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,470
Hire date
2016-04-18
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
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

Sara Majewski works as a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Director X. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Sara earned $103,470 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patrick Armon

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$103,205
Sub-department
BCD Community Finance
Base pay
$103,003
Overtime
$203
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,205
Hire date
1992-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Patrick Armon is a State Program Administrative Director at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Community Finance. Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $103,205. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kelly Schneider

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$103,188
Sub-department
RS Director
Base pay
$103,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,188
Hire date
2002-10-31
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
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 Schneider holds the role of Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Director. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,188. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lynn Dahn

Emp & Trng Program Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$103,139
Sub-department
WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,139
Hire date
2013-01-03
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, Lynn Dahn serves as a Emp & Trng Program Coordinator within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,139. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Lilledahl

Affirmative Action Off 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$103,047
Sub-department
CO Diversity &EqualOpportunity
Base pay
$103,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,047
Hire date
2007-11-13
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
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 Lilledahl holds the role of Affirmative Action Off 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Diversity &Equalopportunity. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,047. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Burgess

Management Analyst 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,937
Sub-department
UI Enhancement
Base pay
$101,615
Overtime
$1,322
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,937
Hire date
2010-09-01
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

Amanda Burgess holds the role of Management Analyst 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Enhancement. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,937. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Erickson

Management Analyst 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,639
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,639
Hire date
2002-10-07
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

Jennifer Erickson holds the role of Management Analyst 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,639. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Kressin

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,639
Sub-department
BCD Job Skills Partnership
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,639
Hire date
2007-02-14
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, Danielle Kressin serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Bcd Job Skills Partnership. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vikki Palony

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,639
Sub-department
BCD Job Skills Partnership
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,639
Hire date
1999-09-13
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

Vikki Palony is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Job Skills Partnership. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Colleen Schwab

Emp & Trng Program Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,639
Sub-department
WFD WF Systems Coordination
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,639
Hire date
2011-12-27
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

Colleen Schwab works as a Emp & Trng Program Coordinator for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Wf Systems Coordination. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Colleen earned $102,639 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathleen Reitz

Staff Attorney 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,422
Sub-department
Deputy General Counsel Staff
Base pay
$96,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,903
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,422
Hire date
2021-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Kathleen Reitz holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Deputy General Counsel Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,422. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenilee Drilling

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,421
Sub-department
WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay
$101,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,421
Hire date
2005-10-05
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Jenilee Drilling serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,421. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chloe Campbell

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,418
Sub-department
CO Labor Market Info
Base pay
$102,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,418
Hire date
2016-02-22
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

Chloe Campbell is a State Program Administrative Director at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Labor Market Information. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,418. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jennifer Gaul

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,392
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Management
Base pay
$102,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,392
Hire date
2005-03-14
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

Jennifer Gaul works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Management. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $102,392 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laurie Pikala

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,285
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$101,822
Overtime
$462
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,285
Hire date
2010-04-28
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

Laurie Pikala is a Unemployment Ins Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,285. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Cynthia Boyle

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,194
Sub-department
WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay
$101,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,194
Hire date
2012-05-23
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

Cynthia Boyle holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,194. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lawrence Eisenstadt

Emp & Trng Program Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$102,028
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$64,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,028
Hire date
1984-01-09
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Lawrence Eisenstadt serves as a Emp & Trng Program Coordinator within Wfd Job Seeker Services. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,028. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tanya Heitzinger

Disability Program Operations Sup/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,959
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$101,959
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,959
Hire date
2008-09-17
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

Tanya Heitzinger holds the role of Disability Program Operations Sup at Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,959. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Ross Lacourt

Management Analyst 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,920
Sub-department
CO Fiscal Administrative Servi
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$281
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,920
Hire date
2023-12-13
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

Ross Lacourt holds the role of Management Analyst 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Fiscal Administrative Servi. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,920. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gerald Wenner

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,893
Sub-department
BCD Community Finance/Special
Base pay
$100,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,893
Hire date
1985-08-12
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gerald Wenner is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Community Finance/Special. Hired in 1985, they have about 40 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,893. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dacia Vanalstine

State Program Administrative Director/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,823
Sub-department
SSB Workforce Development X
Base pay
$99,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,823
Hire date
2008-03-27
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Dacia Vanalstine serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Ssb Workforce Development X. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,823. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kelly Hammer

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,782
Sub-department
UI Director
Base pay
$66,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,293
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,782
Hire date
1983-02-11
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kelly Hammer holds the role of Unemployment Ins Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Director. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 42 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,782. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Anne Froelich

Attorney 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$101,751
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs
Base pay
$101,751
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,751
Hire date
2012-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anne Froelich holds the role of Attorney 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,751. Union affiliation: Manager.

Mary Cherry

Management Analyst 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
UI Enhancement
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
1979-09-12
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Cherry works as a Management Analyst 4 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Enhancement. They have served since 1979 (about 46 years) as a full-time employee. Mary earned $101,639 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ayman Salama

Management Analyst 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
CO Innovation Office
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ayman Salama holds the role of Management Analyst 4 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Innovation Office. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,639. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Limon

International Trade Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
BCD Trade Office
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2000-07-24
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

Rachel Limon is a International Trade Representative at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Trade Office. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barbara Mattson

International Trade Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
BCD Trade Office
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
1984-08-13
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

Barbara Mattson works as a International Trade Representative for Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Trade Office. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years as a full-time employee. Barbara earned $101,639 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.