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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 9

Colleen Eddy

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
BCD Business Development
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2021-10-27
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 Eddy holds the role of Economic Development Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Business Development. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,639. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nikolay Megits

International Trade Representative/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
MN Trade Office
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2016-04-04
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

Nikolay Megits is a International Trade Representative at Employ & Econ Development Department within MN Trade Office. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,639. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Heyer

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
BCD Business Development
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2013-12-31
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
Wadena

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

David Heyer is a Economic Development Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Business Development. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,639. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Hughes

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
BCD Business Development
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2005-01-31
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

Lisa Hughes works as a Economic Development Specialist for Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Business Development. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $101,639 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Natalie Siderius

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
BCD Business Development
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
1993-09-01
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
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

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Natalie Siderius serves as a Economic Development Specialist within Bcd Business Development. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,639. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Waisanen

Emp & Trng Program Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
1988-12-13
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

Nancy Waisanen holds the role of Emp & Trng Program Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,639. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lucinda Susienka

Management Analyst 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,627
Sub-department
DDS Disability Determination
Base pay
$101,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,627
Hire date
2002-12-02
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
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

Lucinda Susienka works as a Management Analyst 4 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Dds Disability Determination. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Lucinda earned $101,627 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Hochhalter

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,380
Sub-department
CO Grants & Contracts
Base pay
$101,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,380
Hire date
2013-06-12
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

Michael Hochhalter holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Grants & Contracts. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,380. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Cheney

Management Analyst 4/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,193
Sub-department
RS Administrative SVS
Base pay
$101,193
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,193
Hire date
1998-08-10
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

Laura Cheney works as a Management Analyst 4 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Administrative Svs. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Laura earned $101,193 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Larson

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2019-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
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, Cynthia Larson serves as a Workforce Development Suprvsr within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Barry Platt

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2015-04-22
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

Barry Platt holds the role of Workforce Development Suprvsr at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,078. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jason Wadell

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2013-09-16
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, Jason Wadell serves as a Workforce Development Suprvsr within Wfd Job Seeker Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Leona Martin

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2007-07-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Leona Martin works as a Workforce Development Suprvsr for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Leona earned $101,078 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Elizabeth Jennings

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$100,989
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay
$98,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,989
Hire date
2018-02-07
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

Elizabeth Jennings is a Workforce Development Suprvsr at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,989. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Hannah Buckland

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$100,893
Sub-department
BCD Admin & Support X
Base pay
$100,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,893
Hire date
2019-05-21
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, Hannah Buckland serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Bcd Administrative & Support X. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,893. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Becker Shumski

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$100,790
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$98,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,790
Hire date
2008-10-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Martin

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 Becker Shumski holds the role of Workforce Development Suprvsr at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,790. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Karen Helgeson

Comp Attorney/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$100,739
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs
Base pay
$100,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,739
Hire date
2008-01-07
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, Karen Helgeson serves as a Comp Attorney within Ui Legal Affairs. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,739. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Natalie Ratzlaff

Comp Attorney/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$100,739
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs
Base pay
$100,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,739
Hire date
2017-08-23
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
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

Natalie Ratzlaff holds the role of Comp Attorney at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,739. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melannie Markham

Comp Attorney/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$100,739
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs
Base pay
$100,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,739
Hire date
1998-06-01
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melannie Markham holds the role of Comp Attorney at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,739. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Curtis Berger

Unemployment Ins Aud Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$100,665
Sub-department
UI Field Audit
Base pay
$70,480
Overtime
$1,427
Other pay
$28,758
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,665
Hire date
1990-02-28
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
Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
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, Curtis Berger serves as a Unemployment Ins Aud Specialist within Ui Field Audit. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,665. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Egli

Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 2/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$100,445
Sub-department
UI Enhancement
Base pay
$90,546
Overtime
$9,899
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,445
Hire date
2002-08-05
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

Heather Egli holds the role of Unemployment Ins Program Specialist 2 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Enhancement. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,445. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Weerts

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$100,359
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul X
Base pay
$100,359
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,359
Hire date
2008-05-12
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

Matthew Weerts holds the role of Unemployment Ins Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul X. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,359. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jennifer Frost

Planning Grants Administrator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$100,321
Sub-department
0359 Broadband Development
Base pay
$100,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,321
Hire date
2020-09-14
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Frost works as a Planning Grants Administrator for Employ & Econ Development Department within 0359 Broadband Development. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $100,321 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Hannah Boggio

Comp Attorney/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$100,211
Sub-department
UI Legal Affairs
Base pay
$100,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,211
Hire date
2017-05-31
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hannah Boggio works as a Comp Attorney for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Hannah earned $100,211 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Washa

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,990
Sub-department
OBF Business Expansion Unit
Base pay
$99,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,990
Hire date
2009-09-09
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
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 is a Economic Development Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Obf Business Expansion Unit. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,990. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kabba Nyangado

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,990
Sub-department
BCDStateSmallBusCreditInitiati
Base pay
$99,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,990
Hire date
2023-09-27
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

Kabba Nyangado works as a Economic Development Specialist for Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcdstatesmallbuscreditinitiati. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Kabba earned $99,990 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tiffany Fettig

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,990
Sub-department
BCDStateSmallBusCreditInitiati
Base pay
$99,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,990
Hire date
2023-05-01
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

Tiffany Fettig is a Economic Development Specialist at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcdstatesmallbuscreditinitiati. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,990. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Endris

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,990
Sub-department
BCDStateSmallBusCreditInitiati
Base pay
$99,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,990
Hire date
2022-03-02
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
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, John Endris serves as a Economic Development Specialist within Bcdstatesmallbuscreditinitiati. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,990. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Simmer

Economic Development Specialist/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,978
Sub-department
BCD Small Business Assistance
Base pay
$99,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,978
Hire date
1986-06-05
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, Mark Simmer serves as a Economic Development Specialist within Bcd Small Business Assistance. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,978. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christian Nordeng

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,911
Sub-department
BCD CDBG
Base pay
$99,911
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,911
Hire date
2013-05-28
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

Christian Nordeng holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Cdbg. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,911. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Johnson

Vocational Rehab Technician Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,827
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$53,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,510
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,827
Hire date
1988-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carver

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cynthia Johnson holds the role of Vocational Rehab Technician Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,827. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sherri Stevens

Unemployment Ins Supervisor/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,672
Sub-department
UI CSC St Paul X
Base pay
$91,603
Overtime
$5,807
Other pay
$2,262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,672
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

Sherri Stevens holds the role of Unemployment Ins Supervisor at Employ & Econ Development Department within Ui Csc St Paul X. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,672. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Scott Godfrey

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$99,663
Sub-department
CO Analysis & Evaluation PPM
Base pay
$99,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,663
Hire date
2010-01-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Scott Godfrey works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Analysis & Evaluation Ppm. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Scott earned $99,663 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Welle

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,486
Sub-department
BCD Brownfield Community Assis
Base pay
$98,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,486
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, Erin Welle serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Bcd Brownfield Community Assis. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,486. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Given Jr

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,313
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS
Base pay
$79,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,903
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,313
Hire date
2006-05-22
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
No
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paul Given Jr is a Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,313. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Reis

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,034
Sub-department
RS VR Field SVS X
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,034
Hire date
1991-01-02
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
Dakota

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 Reis is a Rehabilitation Counselor Career at Employ & Econ Development Department within Rs Vr Field Svs X. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,034. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ty Sullivan

Human Resources Consultant 1/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp
$99,018
Sub-department
CO Human Resources X
Base pay
$99,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,018
Hire date
2016-08-08
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B22
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ty Sullivan holds the role of Human Resources Consultant 1 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Human Resources X. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,018. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Kate Larson

Rehabilitation Counselor Career/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$99,007
Sub-department
SSB WFD PRE-ETS
Base pay
$96,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,007
Hire date
2022-10-26
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

Kate Larson works as a Rehabilitation Counselor Career for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Wfd Pre-Ets. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Kate earned $99,007 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashlyn Cahill

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$98,990
Sub-department
SSB Workforce Development X
Base pay
$98,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,990
Hire date
2014-01-29
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

Ashlyn Cahill works as a Rehabilitation Program Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Ssb Workforce Development X. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Ashlyn earned $98,990 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Autumn Herber

Workforce Development Suprvsr/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp
$98,984
Sub-department
WFD Job Seeker Services X
Base pay
$98,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,984
Hire date
2020-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Autumn Herber is a Workforce Development Suprvsr at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services X. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,984. They are represented by Middle Management Association.