Minnesota / Explore Minnesota

Agency file

Explore Minnesota

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

The Explore Minnesota is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 12 employees with median total compensation of $79,773; the highest distinct record was $115,314.

Year: 2025
Employees: 12
Median total: $79,773
Highest record: $115,314

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$40,914$115,314+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 12 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,773) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $73,571 (97%)
Overtime — $71 (0%)
Other — $2,024 (3%)
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

$41,115

$48,457

$79,773

$96,715

$112,357

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $112,357 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,115. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Tourism Regional Coordinator

4 · $95,322

State Program Administrative Manager

2 · $113,836

State Program Administrative Intermediate

2 · $57,638

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior

1 · $92,726

Tourism Marketing Manager

1 · $48,122

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 1

Jennifer Schak

State Program Administrative Manager/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$115,314

Sub-department: Tourism-Destination Developmnt
Base pay: $115,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,314
Hire date: 2024-04-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Schak holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Explore Minnesota within Tourism-Destination Developmnt. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,314. They are represented by Manager.

Nicole Lalum

State Program Administrative Manager/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$112,357

Sub-department: Tourism-Destination Developmnt
Base pay: $112,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,357
Hire date: 2017-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicole Lalum works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Explore Minnesota within Tourism-Destination Developmnt. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $112,357 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Lisa Havelka

Tourism Regional Coordinator/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$99,585

Sub-department: Tourism-South Office
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $847
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,585
Hire date: 2015-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Havelka holds the role of Tourism Regional Coordinator at Explore Minnesota within Tourism-South Office. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,585. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Hernandez

Tourism Regional Coordinator/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$96,715

Sub-department: Tourism-Metro Office
Base pay: $93,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,246
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,715
Hire date: 2022-08-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Hernandez is a Tourism Regional Coordinator at Explore Minnesota within Tourism-Metro Office. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,715. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Derek Ramthun

Tourism Regional Coordinator/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$93,929

Sub-department: Tourism-North East Office
Base pay: $93,929
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,929
Hire date: 2016-05-19
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Derek Ramthun works as a Tourism Regional Coordinator for Explore Minnesota within Tourism-North East Office. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Derek earned $93,929 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Ramer

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$92,726

Sub-department: Tourism-Destination Developmnt
Base pay: $90,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,726
Hire date: 1986-05-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
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: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Explore Minnesota, Julie Ramer serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior within Tourism-Destination Developmnt. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,726. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Shannon Lukes Hauser

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$66,820

Sub-department: Tourism-Destination Developmnt
Base pay: $66,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,820
Hire date: 2024-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shannon Lukes Hauser holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Explore Minnesota within Tourism-Destination Developmnt. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,820. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kari Brumback

Tourism Regional Coordinator/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$51,929

Sub-department: Tourism-Central Office
Base pay: $51,929
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,929
Hire date: 2024-10-30
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: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kari Brumback holds the role of Tourism Regional Coordinator at Explore Minnesota within Tourism-Central Office. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,929. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Johansen

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$48,457

Sub-department: Explore MN Film
Base pay: $48,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,457
Hire date: 2024-10-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jill Johansen holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Explore Minnesota within Explore MN Film. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,457. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cheryl Offerman

Tourism Marketing Manager/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$48,122

Sub-department: Tourism-Destination Developmnt
Base pay: $30,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,862
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,122
Hire date: 1980-10-10
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cheryl Offerman holds the role of Tourism Marketing Manager at Explore Minnesota within Tourism-Destination Developmnt. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 45 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,122. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sarah Gebeke

State Program Administrative Senior/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$41,115

Sub-department: Explore MN Film
Base pay: $41,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,115
Hire date: 2024-12-04
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: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Explore Minnesota, Sarah Gebeke serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Explore MN Film. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,115. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brenda Maas

Travel & Tourism Representative/Explore Minnesota

2025 total comp

$40,914

Sub-department: Market Develpment
Base pay: $40,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,914
Hire date: 2024-12-18
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: B20
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brenda Maas is a Travel & Tourism Representative at Explore Minnesota within Market Develpment. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $40,914. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.