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Governors Staff Mngrl

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

12 employees hold this title in Governors Office. Median total compensation for the role is $126,782, above the department median of $73,470.

Employees: 12
Role median: $126,782
Agency median: $73,470
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$78,623$153,550+

How total compensation varies among the 12 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Craig Mcdonnell

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$153,550

Sub-department: Cabinet Affairs
Base pay: $153,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,550
Hire date: 2015-10-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Craig Mcdonnell holds the role of Governors Staff Mngrl at Governors Office within Cabinet Affairs. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,550. Union affiliation: Manager.

Dana Montgomery

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$153,550

Sub-department: Cabinet Affairs
Base pay: $153,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,550
Hire date: 2023-10-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dana Montgomery holds the role of Governors Staff Mngrl at Governors Office within Cabinet Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,550. Union affiliation: Manager.

Ellen Huff

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$135,306

Sub-department: Communications Director
Base pay: $132,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,089
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,306
Hire date: 2014-12-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Governors Office, Ellen Huff serves as a Governors Staff Mngrl within Communications Director. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,306. They are represented by Manager.

Jacob Smith

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$131,421

Sub-department: Legal Team Manager
Base pay: $128,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,089
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,421
Hire date: 2013-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacob Smith holds the role of Governors Staff Mngrl at Governors Office within Legal Team Manager. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,421. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sasha Bergman

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$128,332

Sub-department: Policy Manager
Base pay: $128,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,332
Hire date: 2011-08-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sasha Bergman holds the role of Governors Staff Mngrl at Governors Office within Policy Manager. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,332. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Claire Lancaster

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$127,836

Sub-department: Press Secretary
Base pay: $125,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,640
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,836
Hire date: 2020-03-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Claire Lancaster works as a Governors Staff Mngrl for Governors Office within Press Secretary. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Claire earned $127,836 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Ellen Anderson

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2024 total comp

$125,728

Sub-department: Communications Director
Base pay: $122,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,956
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,728
Hire date: 2014-12-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ellen Anderson is a Governors Staff Mngrl at Governors Office within Communications Director. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $125,728. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Mary Xiong

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Public Engagement Manager
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2021-01-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Xiong holds the role of Governors Staff Mngrl at Governors Office within Public Engagement Manager. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,418. Union affiliation: Manager.

Martha Josephson

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$110,097

Sub-department: External Relations
Base pay: $110,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,097
Hire date: 2017-03-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Martha Josephson holds the role of Governors Staff Mngrl at Governors Office within External Relations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,097. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jill Winzenburg

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$109,679

Sub-department: Residence Manager
Base pay: $109,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,679
Hire date: 2009-09-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jill Winzenburg is a Governors Staff Mngrl at Governors Office within Residence Manager. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,679. They are represented by Manager.

Betsy Anger

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$101,984

Sub-department: COS Leadership Team
Base pay: $101,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,984
Hire date: 2021-10-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Betsy Anger works as a Governors Staff Mngrl for Governors Office within Cos Leadership Team. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Betsy earned $101,984 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jennifer Galvan-Bautista

Governors Staff Mngrl/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$78,623

Sub-department: Public Engagement Manager
Base pay: $76,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,848
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,623
Hire date: 2023-06-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Governors Office, Jennifer Galvan-Bautista serves as a Governors Staff Mngrl within Public Engagement Manager. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,623. They are represented by Manager.