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Information Director

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

7 employees hold this title in MN St Colleges & Universities. Median total compensation for the role is $112,897, above the department median of $62,587.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $655.1K
Role median: $112,897
Agency median: $62,587
Comparison: Above

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Information Director is held in 4 Minnesota departments. In MN St Colleges & Universities, the median of $112,897 ranks #3 of 4.

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James Douglass

Information Director/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$120,912

Sub-department: MnSCU Rvrld Austin CC Prof/Sup
Base pay: $118,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,842
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,912
Hire date: 1999-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mower

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Douglass works as a Information Director for MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Rvrld Austin Cc Prof/Sup. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. James earned $120,912 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Chad Sperling

Information Director/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$120,895

Sub-department: MnSCU NW E Grand Fk TC Prf/Sup
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,895
Hire date: 2004-11-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Polk

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Chad Sperling serves as a Information Director within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Nw E Grand Fk Tc Prf/Sup. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,895. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Andrea Northam

Information Director/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$118,187

Sub-department: MnSCU WIN Classified GEN A-G
Base pay: $118,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,187
Hire date: 2006-01-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Winona

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrea Northam holds the role of Information Director at MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Win Classified General A-G. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,187. They are represented by Manager.

Nathan Stoltman

Information Director/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$112,897

Sub-department: MnSCU Rochester CC MMA/MAPE
Base pay: $110,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,688
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,897
Hire date: 2015-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nathan Stoltman is a Information Director at MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Rochester Cc Mma/Mape. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,897. They are represented by Manager.

Lise Freking

Information Director/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$91,286

Sub-department: MMA FT Ex GT 6 mos sal LTE 18
Base pay: $82,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,286
Hire date: 2019-07-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Lise Freking serves as a Information Director within Mma Full Time Ex Gt 6 Mos Sal Lte 18. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,286. Union affiliation: Manager.

Beverly Wadsworth

Information Director/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$85,415

Sub-department: MnSCU Minneapolis CC
Base pay: $82,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,802
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,415
Hire date: 2020-02-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Beverly Wadsworth serves as a Information Director within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Minneapolis Cc. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,415. They are represented by Manager.

Faith Ross

Information Director/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$5,508

Sub-department: MnSCU Minneapolis CC
Base pay: $5,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,508
Hire date: 2025-05-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Faith Ross holds the role of Information Director at MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Minneapolis Cc. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,508. Union affiliation: Manager.