Natural Resources Department

Sub-department

OSD Human Resources

Base pay

$144,071

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$96,899

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$240,971

Hire date

1998-07-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Denise Legato is a Human Resources Director 5 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Human Resources. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $240,971. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement - Asst Director

Base pay

$192,594

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,587

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$197,180

Hire date

1997-12-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Rodmen Smith is a Nr Assistant Director - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Assistant Director. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $197,180. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Deputy Commissioner

Base pay

$190,940

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,596

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$195,536

Hire date

2013-01-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

28

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Barbara Naramore holds the role of Deputy Commr Natural Resources at Natural Resources Department within Deputy Commissioner. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,536. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Comm of Natural Resources

Base pay

$186,285

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,478

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$190,763

Hire date

2012-11-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

1

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Sarah Strommen holds the role of Commissioner-Natural Resources at Natural Resources Department within Community of Natural Resources. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,763. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement

Base pay

$182,253

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,160

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$186,413

Hire date

1997-12-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Rodmen Smith holds the role of Nr Director - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $186,413. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement - Asst Director

Base pay

$150,310

Overtime

$29,540

Other pay

$5,160

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$185,010

Hire date

2015-07-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Philip Mohs holds the role of Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Assistant Director. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,010. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Sub-department

Fish & Wildlife Division

Base pay

$96,986

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$87,970

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$184,957

Hire date

1986-09-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

24

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

David Olfelt holds the role of Nr Director - Fish & Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Fish & Wildlife Division. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,957. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 2

Base pay

$83,623

Overtime

$25,135

Other pay

$75,029

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$183,786

Hire date

2001-02-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Brent Speldrich is a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $183,786. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Sub-department

Deputy Comm Staff

Base pay

$178,228

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,290

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$182,518

Hire date

1994-06-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Robert Meier works as a Assistant Commr Nr Operations for Natural Resources Department within Deputy Community Staff. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $182,518 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Deputy Comm Staff

Base pay

$178,228

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,290

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$182,518

Hire date

1993-05-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Natural Resources Department, Shannon Lotthammer serves as a Assistant Commr Nr Operations within Deputy Community Staff. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,518. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Deputy Comm Staff

Base pay

$178,228

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,574

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$180,802

Hire date

1994-09-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jess Richards is a Assistant Commr Nr Operations at Natural Resources Department within Deputy Community Staff. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $180,802. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4

Base pay

$105,987

Overtime

$67,810

Other pay

$3,560

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$177,357

Hire date

2003-04-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Natural Resources Department, Patrick Mcgowan serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,357. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement - Asst Director

Base pay

$173,195

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,123

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$177,318

Hire date

2007-02-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Robert Gorecki holds the role of Nr Assistant Director - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Assistant Director. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,318. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 3

Base pay

$139,238

Overtime

$23,560

Other pay

$8,133

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$170,931

Hire date

1994-06-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Lisa Kruse holds the role of Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,931. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Sub-department

Forestry

Base pay

$166,159

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$170,159

Hire date

1995-06-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

24

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Natural Resources Department, Patricia Thielen serves as a Nr Director - Forestry within Forestry. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,159. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Deputy Comm Staff

Base pay

$166,159

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$170,159

Hire date

1984-06-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

24

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Sherry Enzler works as a Senior Administrative Officer for Natural Resources Department within Deputy Community Staff. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years) as a full-time employee. Sherry earned $170,159 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Ecological & Water Resources

Base pay

$166,159

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$170,159

Hire date

1999-11-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

24

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Katie Smith is a Nr Director - Ecological & Water Re at Natural Resources Department within Ecological & Water Resources. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $170,159. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

L&M Asst Directors

Base pay

$166,159

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$170,159

Hire date

1991-01-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

19

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Joseph Henderson holds the role of Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within L&M Assistant Directors. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,159. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

FOR Fire Prot Supv

Base pay

$83,810

Overtime

$1,288

Other pay

$81,507

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$166,605

Hire date

1980-02-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Larry Himanga works as a Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For Fire Prot Supervisor. Hired in 1980, they have about 44 years of service as a full-time employee. Larry earned $166,605 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Operations Services Division

Base pay

$166,159

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$166,159

Hire date

2001-09-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

24

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Reena Solheid holds the role of Nr Director Operations Service at Natural Resources Department within Operations Services Division. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,159. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

EcoWaters Section Heads

Base pay

$166,159

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$166,159

Hire date

1995-08-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Ann Pierce is a Nr Assistant Division Director at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $166,159. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Central Office

Base pay

$161,396

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,980

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$165,376

Hire date

2001-01-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Morrison

Shane Kirlin is a Nr Program Manager 3 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Central Office. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $165,376. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Fish & Wildlife Division

Base pay

$165,052

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$165,052

Hire date

2002-10-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

19

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kelly Straka is a Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within Fish & Wildlife Division. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $165,052. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Central Office

Base pay

$160,791

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,843

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$164,633

Hire date

1997-12-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Scott Staples holds the role of Nr Program Manager 3 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Central Office. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,633. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 2

Base pay

$139,468

Overtime

$16,953

Other pay

$8,080

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$164,501

Hire date

2006-02-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

Jeffrey Koehn is a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,501. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Region 2 Manager

Base pay

$120,678

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$43,193

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$163,871

Hire date

1996-03-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

Michelle Patten holds the role of Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Region 2 Manager. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,871. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Sub-department

Enforcement Education Program

Base pay

$159,131

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,649

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$162,779

Hire date

2005-02-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Adam Block works as a Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Education Program. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Adam earned $162,779 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Sub-department

Parks & Trails

Base pay

$158,969

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,628

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$162,597

Hire date

1995-08-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

24

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Ann Pierce is a Nr Director - Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Parks & Trails. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $162,597. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Lands & Minerals

Base pay

$158,961

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,628

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$162,589

Hire date

1991-01-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

24

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Henderson serves as a Nr Director - Lands & Minerals within Lands & Minerals. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,589. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement Education Program

Base pay

$157,297

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,649

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$160,945

Hire date

2001-02-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Morrison

Jeffrey Johanson is a Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Education Program. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $160,945. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Region 4 Manager

Base pay

$157,275

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,649

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$160,923

Hire date

1998-04-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Brown

Cory Palmer is a Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Region 4 Manager. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $160,923. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Sub-department

Enforcement Education Program

Base pay

$157,278

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,577

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$160,855

Hire date

2000-01-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Morrison

Jonathan Paurus is a Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Education Program. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $160,855. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Region 1 Manager

Base pay

$157,288

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,245

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$160,533

Hire date

2001-02-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

Phillip Seefeldt holds the role of Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Region 1 Manager. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,533. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Sub-department

OSD Communications & Outreach

Base pay

$160,488

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$160,488

Hire date

2020-12-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Gail Nosek works as a Communications Manager 3 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Communications & Outreach. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Gail earned $160,488 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

PAT-NW Region-Leadership Team

Base pay

$106,726

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$53,223

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$159,950

Hire date

1990-05-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Otter Tail

Melody Webb works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Nw Region-Leadership Team. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. Melody earned $159,950 in 2024. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Region 2 Manager

Base pay

$147,806

Overtime

$7,162

Other pay

$4,895

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$159,863

Hire date

2007-02-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

At Natural Resources Department, Michael Martin serves as a Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement within Enforcement-Region 2 Manager. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,863. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Sub-department

Enforcement Training

Base pay

$139,268

Overtime

$13,750

Other pay

$6,667

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$159,684

Hire date

2006-02-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Morrison

At Natural Resources Department, Michael Lee serves as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement within Enforcement Training. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,684. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Sub-department

FOR R2 Aitkin Asst

Base pay

$93,974

Overtime

$42,276

Other pay

$23,400

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$159,651

Hire date

1998-03-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Aitkin

At Natural Resources Department, Glendon Nyberg serves as a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor within For R2 Aitkin Assistant. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,651. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

FOR R2 Aitkin

Base pay

$108,561

Overtime

$42,831

Other pay

$7,316

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$158,709

Hire date

2006-01-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Aitkin

Brian Leitinger holds the role of Nr Forestry Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,709. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

OSD Management&BudgetServices

Base pay

$154,838

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,727

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$158,565

Hire date

2008-06-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Natural Resources Department, Mary Robison serves as a Nr Bureau Administrator within Osd Management&Budgetservices. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,565. Their bargaining unit is Manager.