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DHS Direct Care Executive Director

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

6 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $184,163, above the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $966K
Role median: $184,163
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Above

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DHS Direct Care Executive Director is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Human Services Department, the median of $184,163 ranks #2 of 2.

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Melissa Ells

DHS Direct Care Executive Director/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$213,565

Sub-department: DCT Health System Exec Ldrs
Base pay: $179,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,773
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,565
Hire date: 2007-05-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 28
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Melissa Ells serves as a DHS Direct Care Executive Director within Dct Health System Executive Ldrs. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $213,565. They are represented by Manager.

Wade Brost

DHS Direct Care Executive Director/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$190,061

Sub-department: DCT Health System Exec Ldrs
Base pay: $182,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,398
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,061
Hire date: 2013-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 28
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Wade Brost is a DHS Direct Care Executive Director at Human Services Department within Dct Health System Executive Ldrs. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $190,061. Union affiliation: Manager.

Donovan Chandler

DHS Direct Care Executive Director/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$185,663

Sub-department: DCT Health System Exec Ldrs
Base pay: $182,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,663
Hire date: 2001-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 28
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Donovan Chandler works as a DHS Direct Care Executive Director for Human Services Department within Dct Health System Executive Ldrs. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Donovan earned $185,663 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Nancy Johnston

DHS Direct Care Executive Director/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$182,663

Sub-department: DCT Health System Exec Ldrs
Base pay: $182,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,663
Hire date: 2003-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 28
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nancy Johnston is a DHS Direct Care Executive Director at Human Services Department within Dct Health System Executive Ldrs. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $182,663. They are represented by Manager.

Daniel Storkamp

DHS Direct Care Executive Director/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$180,178

Sub-department: DCT Health System Exec Ldrs
Base pay: $173,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,887
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,178
Hire date: 1990-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 28
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Storkamp holds the role of DHS Direct Care Executive Director at Human Services Department within Dct Health System Executive Ldrs. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $180,178. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Charles Johnson

DHS Direct Care Executive Director/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$13,913

Sub-department: DCT Health System Exec Ldrs
Base pay: $9,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,913
Hire date: 1984-09-17
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 28
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Johnson holds the role of DHS Direct Care Executive Director at Human Services Department within Dct Health System Executive Ldrs. They have served since 1984 (about 40 years) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,913. Union affiliation: Manager.