Health Department

Sub-department

State Epidemiologist

Base pay

$314,038

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$314,038

Hire date

1997-12-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

4

Union / bargaining unit

Excluded All Others

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Ruth Lynfield works as a Medical Specialist 4 for Health Department within State Epidemiologist. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. Ruth earned $314,038 in 2025. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Sub-department

State Epidemiologist Staff

Base pay

$262,107

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$262,107

Hire date

2020-04-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Excluded All Others

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Nicholas Lehnertz is a Medical Specialist 2 at Health Department within State Epidemiologist Staff. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $262,107. They are represented by Excluded All Others.

Sub-department

EH DWP Non Comm SE Supv

Base pay

$93,293

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$98,625

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$191,918

Hire date

1976-03-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

James Witkowski works as a Public Health Sanitarian Supervisor for Health Department within Eh Dwp Non Community Se Supervisor. Hired in 1976, they have about 49 years of service as a full-time employee. James earned $191,918 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Deputy Commr

Base pay

$185,504

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$185,504

Hire date

2000-09-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

27

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Health Department, Wendy Underwood serves as a Deputy Commr Health within Deputy Commr. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,504. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Commissioner

Base pay

$180,294

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$180,294

Hire date

2022-03-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

1

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Brooke Cunningham is a Commissioner-Health at Health Department within Commissioner. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $180,294. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

GCO Genrl Counsel

Base pay

$174,780

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,140

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$178,920

Hire date

2003-08-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

27

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Robin Benson works as a General Counsel 3 for Health Department within Gco Genrl Counsel. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Robin earned $178,920 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

IDEPC FWVZD Sect Mgr

Base pay

$178,228

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$178,228

Hire date

1998-07-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kirk Smith holds the role of Epidemiologist Program Manager at Health Department within Idepc Fwvzd Sect Manager. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,228. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

HPCD CDEE Mgr

Base pay

$178,228

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$178,228

Hire date

1993-06-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jay Desai holds the role of Epidemiologist Program Manager at Health Department within Hpcd Cdee Manager. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,228. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

HPCD CDEE MCSS Data Mgt Staf

Base pay

$152,306

Overtime

$22,743

Other pay

$1,650

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$176,699

Hire date

2006-01-09

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.5

Work county

Olmsted

Joseph Kroeger works as a Medical Records Technician 2 for Health Department within Hpcd Cdee Mcss Data Mgt Staf. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Joseph earned $176,699 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Asst Commr Health Improvement

Base pay

$172,245

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,146

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$176,391

Hire date

2021-10-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Robsan Tura holds the role of Assistant Commr Health at Health Department within Assistant Commr Health Improvement. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,391. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

PHL Div Dir

Base pay

$172,245

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,146

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$176,391

Hire date

2000-05-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Myra Kunas is a Public Health Lab Division Director at Health Department within Phl Division Director. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $176,391. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Asst Commr Health Systems

Base pay

$172,245

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$172,245

Hire date

2008-09-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Carol Backstrom works as a Assistant Commr Health for Health Department within Assistant Commr Health Systems. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Carol earned $172,245 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

HRM Director

Base pay

$172,245

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$172,245

Hire date

1999-09-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Melissa Gresczyk holds the role of Human Resources Director 4 at Health Department within Hrm Director. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,245. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Chief of Staff

Base pay

$172,245

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$172,245

Hire date

2024-05-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Health Department, Imee Cambronero serves as a Assistant Commr Health within Chief of Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,245. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

EPR Div Dir

Base pay

$165,040

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$165,040

Hire date

2000-12-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Cheryl Petersen Kroeber holds the role of Health Community Services Division Director at Health Department within Epr Division Director. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,040. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

EH Div Dir

Base pay

$160,488

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,863

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$164,351

Hire date

1994-04-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Thomas Hogan works as a Environmental Health Division Director for Health Department within Eh Division Director. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $164,351 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

PHSP-Division Director

Base pay

$160,276

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,863

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$164,139

Hire date

2009-07-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Health Department, Chelsie Huntley serves as a Health Community Services Division Director within Phsp-Division Director. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,139. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

HRD Div Dir

Base pay

$160,276

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,863

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$164,139

Hire date

1993-03-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Blue Earth

Maria King is a Health Care P&D Syst Division Director at Health Department within Hrd Division Director. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,139. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

EH FPLS PWDU Staff

Base pay

$118,306

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$44,149

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$162,455

Hire date

1997-07-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Steven Klemm is a Engineer Princ at Health Department within Eh Fpls Pwdu Staff. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $162,455. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

PHL Div Dir

Base pay

$160,483

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$160,483

Hire date

2002-01-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Sara Vetter holds the role of Public Health Lab Division Director at Health Department within Phl Division Director. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,483. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

IDPEC Div Dir

Base pay

$160,276

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$160,276

Hire date

2023-05-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Health Department, Jessica Hancock-Allen serves as a Disease Prev & Cont Division Director within Idpec Division Director. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,276. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

HPCD Div Dir

Base pay

$160,276

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$160,276

Hire date

1997-04-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Health Department, Khatidja Dawood serves as a Disease Prev & Cont Division Director within Hpcd Division Director. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,276. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

CFH Div Dir

Base pay

$160,276

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$160,276

Hire date

1995-12-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Noya Woodrich Landa holds the role of Health Community Services Division Director at Health Department within Cfh Division Director. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,276. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

HP Div Dir

Base pay

$160,276

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$160,276

Hire date

1995-10-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Diane Rydrych is a Health Care P&D Syst Division Director at Health Department within Hp Division Director. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $160,276. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Asst Commr Health Ops

Base pay

$159,881

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$159,881

Hire date

1999-09-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Melissa Gresczyk works as a Assistant Commr Health for Health Department within Assistant Commr Health Ops. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Melissa earned $159,881 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

OAIH Div Dir

Base pay

$159,111

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$159,111

Hire date

2024-01-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kristine Rhodes holds the role of Health Assistant Division Director at Health Department within Oaih Division Director. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,111. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

IDEPC CCEPP Sect Supv

Base pay

$158,045

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$158,045

Hire date

2005-12-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kristin Sweet Kennedy holds the role of Epidemiologist Program Manager at Health Department within Idepc Ccepp Sect Supervisor. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,045. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

CH Div Dir Staff

Base pay

$154,838

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$500

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$155,338

Hire date

2014-09-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Laura Oliven Silberfarb holds the role of Health Program Manager at Health Department within Ch Division Director Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,338. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

HRM Director

Base pay

$154,838

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$154,838

Hire date

2017-11-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Taylor Stiff holds the role of Human Resources Director 4 at Health Department within Hrm Director. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,838. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Asst Commr Health Protection

Base pay

$150,860

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,931

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$154,791

Hire date

2000-05-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Myra Kunas holds the role of Assistant Commr Health at Health Department within Assistant Commr Health Protection. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,791. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

FMD CFO

Base pay

$154,759

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$154,759

Hire date

1994-03-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Health Department, Joshua Bunker serves as a Agency Chief Financial Officer within Fmd Cfo. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,759. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

EPR Asst Div Dir

Base pay

$149,987

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,589

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$153,575

Hire date

1990-04-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Deborah Radi holds the role of Health Assistant Division Director at Health Department within Epr Assistant Division Director. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,575. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

CHE Div Dir

Base pay

$153,225

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$153,225

Hire date

2014-10-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Odichinma Akosionu-Desouza works as a Health Community Services Division Director for Health Department within Che Division Director. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Odichinma earned $153,225 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

HPCD Asst Div Dir

Base pay

$149,257

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,589

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$152,845

Hire date

1994-04-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Charles Stroebel works as a Health Assistant Division Director for Health Department within Hpcd Assistant Division Director. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Charles earned $152,845 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Leg Policy Dir

Base pay

$148,713

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,640

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$152,353

Hire date

2018-02-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

24

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Lisa Thimjon is a Director Governmental Relations Cl at Health Department within Leg Policy Director. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $152,353. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Asst Commr Health Improvement

Base pay

$149,767

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$149,767

Hire date

1997-04-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Health Department, Khatidja Dawood serves as a Assistant Commr Health within Assistant Commr Health Improvement. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,767. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

PHL Asst Div Dir

Base pay

$149,458

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$149,458

Hire date

1998-03-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jill Simonetti holds the role of Health Assistant Division Director at Health Department within Phl Assistant Division Director. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,458. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

OMC Dir Staff

Base pay

$149,458

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$149,458

Hire date

2011-06-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

19

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Christopher Elvrum is a Health Program Manager Senior at Health Department within Omc Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $149,458. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

EPR Asst Div Dir

Base pay

$149,458

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$149,458

Hire date

2004-09-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Michelle Larson holds the role of Health Assistant Division Director at Health Department within Epr Assistant Division Director. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,458. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

EH DWP Water Compl Supv

Base pay

$149,458

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$149,458

Hire date

1993-06-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

19

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Daniel Symonik is a Health Program Manager Senior at Health Department within Eh Dwp Water Compl Supervisor. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $149,458. Union affiliation: Manager.