Human Services Department

Sub-department

DHS Commissioner's Staff

Base pay

$116,114

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$85,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$201,114

Hire date

1989-06-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jeffrey Swanson is a Human Services Manager 4 at Human Services Department within DHS Commissioner's Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $201,114. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

MSOP ML Master Control3rdWatch

Base pay

$72,890

Overtime

$118,567

Other pay

$7,866

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$199,324

Hire date

2007-10-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

73

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Carlton

At Human Services Department, Mark Mascarenas serves as a Security Counselor Lead within Msop Ml Master Control3Rdwatch. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $199,324. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

DHS Leg Affairs Staff

Base pay

$190,940

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$7,596

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$198,536

Hire date

2007-05-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Human Services Department, Nichole Farago serves as a Human Services Manager 1 within DHS Leg Affairs Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,536. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

HCA PSD MCO Contract Mgt&Proc

Base pay

$196,054

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,923

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$197,977

Hire date

2012-10-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

33

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jeffrey Provance is a Director Actuarial & Reg Plcy Analy at Human Services Department within Hca Psd Mco Contract Mgt&Proc. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $197,977. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

FOR Medical Svcs

Base pay

$169,808

Overtime

$1,465

Other pay

$25,791

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$197,064

Hire date

1998-08-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Nicollet

At Human Services Department, Rebecca Kennedy serves as a Psychologist Adv Practice Reg Nurse within For Medical Services. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $197,064. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

CAS Bridgeview

Base pay

$58,954

Overtime

$96,329

Other pay

$41,078

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$196,361

Hire date

2018-09-05

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.75

Work county

Dakota

Willstone Oganda is a Behavior Modification Assistant at Human Services Department within Cas Bridgeview. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $196,361. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

FOR Pharmacy Leader

Base pay

$165,157

Overtime

$795

Other pay

$28,435

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$194,387

Hire date

2012-02-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

30

Union / bargaining unit

Health Treatment Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Nicollet

Jodi Meerbeek holds the role of Pharmacist Senior at Human Services Department within For Pharmacy Leader. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $194,387. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Sub-department

MHSATS Medical Services

Base pay

$169,800

Overtime

$814

Other pay

$21,199

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$191,812

Hire date

2006-05-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Human Services Department, Tami Lindell serves as a Psychologist Adv Practice Reg Nurse within Mhsats Medical Services. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,812. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

MSOP Practitioners

Base pay

$150,927

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$40,421

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$191,348

Hire date

2012-10-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Carlton

Tanya Eiffler is a Registered Nurse Advanced Prac at Human Services Department within Msop Practitioners. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $191,348. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

CAS Bridgeview

Base pay

$58,167

Overtime

$91,119

Other pay

$41,877

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$191,163

Hire date

2015-08-12

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.75

Work county

Dakota

Philip Moses holds the role of Behavior Modification Assistant at Human Services Department within Cas Bridgeview. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,163. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

Human Services Judges-2

Base pay

$155,066

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$36,047

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$191,113

Hire date

2004-05-24

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

Mariam Mokri is a Human Services Judge at Human Services Department within Human Services Judges-2. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $191,113. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FOR Medical Svcs

Base pay

$169,800

Overtime

$895

Other pay

$19,866

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$190,561

Hire date

2007-06-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Nicollet

Kelly Jarcho works as a Psychologist Adv Practice Reg Nurse for Human Services Department within For Medical Services. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Kelly earned $190,561 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

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

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.

Sub-department

FOR Medical Svcs

Base pay

$169,800

Overtime

$1,294

Other pay

$18,737

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$189,831

Hire date

2016-07-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Nicollet

At Human Services Department, Jessica Maldonado serves as a Psychologist Adv Practice Reg Nurse within For Medical Services. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $189,831. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

CBHH Annandale Medical Staff

Base pay

$168,780

Overtime

$163

Other pay

$20,592

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$189,534

Hire date

2018-05-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Wright

Charles Kent works as a Psychologist Adv Practice Reg Nurse for Human Services Department within Cbhh Annandale Medical Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Charles earned $189,534 in 2024. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Commissioner

Base pay

$189,128

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$189,128

Hire date

2017-09-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

1

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Shireen Gandhi holds the role of Commissioner-Human Services at Human Services Department within Commissioner. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,128. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

AMRTC NOC Staff

Base pay

$107,809

Overtime

$63,839

Other pay

$17,475

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$189,123

Hire date

2014-07-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Anoka

Patrick Birisi works as a Registered Nurse for Human Services Department within Amrtc Noc Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $189,123 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

DHS Deputy Commr CO Staff

Base pay

$184,439

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,440

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$188,878

Hire date

1990-02-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Connie Jones works as a Human Resources Director 5 for Human Services Department within DHS Deputy Commr Co Staff. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. Connie earned $188,878 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

MSOP Practitioners

Base pay

$150,927

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$37,203

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$188,130

Hire date

2020-04-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Nicollet

Rebecca Simonsen is a Registered Nurse Advanced Prac at Human Services Department within Msop Practitioners. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $188,130. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

MHSATS Medical Services

Base pay

$166,025

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$21,400

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$187,425

Hire date

2013-07-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Joanna Ramirez holds the role of Psychologist Adv Practice Reg Nurse at Human Services Department within Mhsats Medical Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $187,425. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

DHS Commissioner's Staff

Base pay

$184,338

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$187,338

Hire date

2012-03-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

27

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Amy Akbay works as a General Counsel 3 for Human Services Department within DHS Commissioner's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Amy earned $187,338 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

FMHP Aspen Unit

Base pay

$68,573

Overtime

$113,519

Other pay

$4,869

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$186,961

Hire date

2013-07-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

73

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Nicollet

Adam Ellis holds the role of Security Counselor Lead at Human Services Department within Fmhp Aspen Unit. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $186,961. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

HCA HRQ E-Health Data

Base pay

$183,091

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$186,091

Hire date

2017-02-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

27

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Chad Hope is a Pharmacist Manager at Human Services Department within Hca Hrq E-Health Data. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $186,091. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

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

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.

Sub-department

DHS Commissioner's Staff

Base pay

$181,907

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$184,907

Hire date

2023-09-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

28

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Human Services Department, John Connolly serves as a Deputy Commr Human Services within DHS Commissioner's Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,907. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

CBHH Alexandria Medical Staff

Base pay

$150,927

Overtime

$434

Other pay

$33,515

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$184,876

Hire date

2014-02-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Douglas

At Human Services Department, Alisha Colby-Timm serves as a Registered Nurse Advanced Prac within Cbhh Alexandria Medical Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $184,876. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Dental Chief Dentist

Base pay

$181,006

Overtime

$2,273

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$184,280

Hire date

2017-02-06

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Health Treatment Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.75

Work county

Rice

Katie Rivas holds the role of Special Care Dentist at Human Services Department within Dental Chief Dentist. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $184,280. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Sub-department

DHS Commissioner's Staff

Base pay

$182,663

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$182,663

Hire date

2017-09-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

28

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Human Services Department, Shireen Gandhi serves as a Deputy Commr Human Services within DHS Commissioner's Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,663. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

DHS Commissioner's Staff

Base pay

$182,663

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$182,663

Hire date

2007-05-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

28

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Human Services Department, Nichole Farago serves as a Deputy Commr Human Services within DHS Commissioner's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,663. Union affiliation: Manager.

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

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.

Sub-department

CBHH Annandale Medical Staff

Base pay

$161,570

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$20,053

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$181,623

Hire date

2022-08-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Wright

Dawn Hill works as a Psychologist Adv Practice Reg Nurse for Human Services Department within Cbhh Annandale Medical Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Dawn earned $181,623 in 2024. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

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

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.

Sub-department

FOR Medical Svcs

Base pay

$170,546

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$8,016

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$178,562

Hire date

2013-12-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Nicollet

Abass Jafuneh is a Psychologist Adv Practice Reg Nurse at Human Services Department within For Medical Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $178,562. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

DHS Agency Effectiveness

Base pay

$178,228

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$178,228

Hire date

2017-01-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Eric Grumdahl works as a Assistant Commr Human Services for Human Services Department within DHS Agency Effectiveness. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Eric earned $178,228 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

DHS Agency Effectiveness

Base pay

$178,228

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$178,228

Hire date

2013-05-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Human Services Department, Ahna Minge serves as a Human Services Manager 5 within DHS Agency Effectiveness. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,228. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

AMRTC D and E POD

Base pay

$58,040

Overtime

$101,880

Other pay

$18,075

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$177,996

Hire date

2012-07-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Anoka

At Human Services Department, Uzoma Nwokoro serves as a Registered Nurse within Amrtc D and E Pod. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,996. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

FOR Medical Svcs

Base pay

$169,800

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$7,862

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$177,662

Hire date

2003-05-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Nicollet

Tara Lassen holds the role of Psychologist Adv Practice Reg Nurse at Human Services Department within For Medical Services. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $177,662. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

DHS Agency Effectiveness

Base pay

$177,541

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$177,541

Hire date

2007-07-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Natasha Merz works as a Assistant Commr Human Services for Human Services Department within DHS Agency Effectiveness. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Natasha earned $177,541 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

MH & Sub Abuse Bus Ops Ldr

Base pay

$170,411

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$7,106

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$177,516

Hire date

2006-03-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Human Services Department, Derrick Jones serves as a Director Care and Treatment Manager 5 within Mh & Substitute Abuse Bus Ops Ldr. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,516. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

FOR Medical Staff

Base pay

$150,927

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$26,407

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$177,333

Hire date

2014-06-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Nicollet

At Human Services Department, Samuel Birundu serves as a Registered Nurse Advanced Prac within For Medical Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,333. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.