Minnesota / Housing Finance Agency

Agency file

Housing Finance Agency

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

The Housing Finance Agency supports housing and community development — affordable housing, planning, and neighborhood programs.

In 2025, this agency had 348 employees with median total compensation of $94,456; the highest distinct record was $187,439.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $33.5M
Employees: 348
Median total: $94,456
Highest record: $187,439

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$1,914$178,451+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 348 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($94,456) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $94,263 (98%)
Overtime — $450 (0%)
Other — $1,446 (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

$51,021

$78,584

$94,456

$115,010

$139,196

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $139,196 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,021. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Housing Development Off Senior

63 · $94,452

Housing Program/Policy Specialist

37 · $109,118

Housing Development Off Inter

34 · $82,992

Housing Program Supervisor

18 · $129,521

Housing Finance Paraprof Senior

17 · $63,426

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$30M —	313 —	$91,356 —
2025	$33.5M ▲ 11.7%	348 ▲ 11.2%	$94,456 ▲ 3.4%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Jennifer Willette

Information Technology Specialist 5/Housing Finance Agency

2024 total comp

$134,310

Sub-department: BTS - Project Management
Base pay: $132,989
Overtime: $320
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,310
Hire date: 2008-01-23
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Housing Finance Agency, Jennifer Willette serves as a Information Technology Specialist 5 within Bts - Project Management. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,310. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kishore Machiraju

Information Technology Specialist 5/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$134,149

Sub-department: BTS-Projects
Base pay: $134,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,149
Hire date: 2017-01-19
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kishore Machiraju works as a Information Technology Specialist 5 for Housing Finance Agency within Bts-Projects. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Kishore earned $134,149 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gerald Narlock

Housing Program Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$133,326

Sub-department: MF-Closing MidMgr
Base pay: $129,643
Overtime: $562
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,326
Hire date: 1997-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gerald Narlock holds the role of Housing Program Supervisor at Housing Finance Agency within Mf-Closing Midmgr. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,326. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Susan Thompson

Housing Program Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$133,323

Sub-department: MF-Preservation & Underwriting
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $562
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,323
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Susan Thompson holds the role of Housing Program Supervisor at Housing Finance Agency within Mf-Preservation & Underwriting. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,323. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Andria Johnson

Housing Program Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Mgrs-MF-PCBA & HAP Tracs
Base pay: $129,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Hire date: 2014-11-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Housing Finance Agency, Andria Johnson serves as a Housing Program Supervisor within Mgrs-Mf-Pcba & Hap Tracs. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,142. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Marcia Kaasa

Housing Program Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$132,761

Sub-department: SF-Bus Ops Super
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,761
Hire date: 2017-04-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marcia Kaasa is a Housing Program Supervisor at Housing Finance Agency within Sf-Bus Operations Super. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,761. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Laura Grafstrom

Housing Program Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$132,241

Sub-department: SF-HO HI Supervisors
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,241
Hire date: 2013-06-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Housing Finance Agency, Laura Grafstrom serves as a Housing Program Supervisor within Sf-Ho Hi Supervisors. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,241. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Heidi Welch

Housing Program Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$132,241

Sub-department: SF-HO HI Supervisors
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,241
Hire date: 2013-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heidi Welch works as a Housing Program Supervisor for Housing Finance Agency within Sf-Ho Hi Supervisors. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Heidi earned $132,241 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Beth Nogai

Information Technology Specialist 5/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$131,855

Sub-department: BTS - Project Management
Base pay: $131,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,855
Hire date: 2018-10-15
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Beth Nogai works as a Information Technology Specialist 5 for Housing Finance Agency within Bts - Project Management. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Beth earned $131,855 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Strickland

Housing Program Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$131,423

Sub-department: MF-Closing MidMgr
Base pay: $127,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,423
Hire date: 2013-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Danielle Strickland works as a Housing Program Supervisor for Housing Finance Agency within Mf-Closing Midmgr. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Danielle earned $131,423 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Renee Dickinson

Housing Program Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$131,241

Sub-department: Mgrs-MF-Asset Mgmt &Compliance
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,241
Hire date: 1990-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Renee Dickinson works as a Housing Program Supervisor for Housing Finance Agency within Mgrs-Mf-Asset Management &Compliance. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. Renee earned $131,241 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jonathan Moler

Staff Attorney Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$131,071

Sub-department: Legal & Risk Management
Base pay: $131,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,071
Hire date: 2014-11-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jonathan Moler holds the role of Staff Attorney Supervisor at Housing Finance Agency within Legal & Risk Management. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,071. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Suzanne Dilla

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$130,276

Sub-department: Operations
Base pay: $130,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,276
Hire date: 2013-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Suzanne Dilla holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Housing Finance Agency within Operations. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,276. They are represented by Manager.

Ruth Dubose

Housing Program Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$129,646

Sub-department: SF-Bus Ops Super
Base pay: $129,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,646
Hire date: 2011-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ruth Dubose holds the role of Housing Program Supervisor at Housing Finance Agency within Sf-Bus Operations Super. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,646. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kimberli Bailey

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$129,641

Sub-department: Operations
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,641
Hire date: 2013-06-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Housing Finance Agency, Kimberli Bailey serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Operations. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,641. Union affiliation: Manager.

Lael Robertson

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$129,641

Sub-department: Legal & Risk Management
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,641
Hire date: 2005-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lael Robertson is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Housing Finance Agency within Legal & Risk Management. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,641. They are represented by Manager.

Michael Thone

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$129,637

Sub-department: Manager-HR & PAE
Base pay: $129,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,637
Hire date: 2009-12-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Housing Finance Agency, Michael Thone serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Manager-Hr & Pae. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,637. Union affiliation: Manager.

Benjamin Landwehr

Housing Program Supervisor/Housing Finance Agency

2025 total comp

$129,396

Sub-department: SF-Bus Ops Super
Base pay: $129,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,396
Hire date: 2015-08-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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: B34
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Benjamin Landwehr holds the role of Housing Program Supervisor at Housing Finance Agency within Sf-Bus Operations Super. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,396. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.