Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / Planner Principal State

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Planner Principal State

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

39 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $87,535, above the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 39
Total payroll: $3.4M
Role median: $87,535
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,838$99,157+

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How total compensation varies among the 39 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Planner Principal State is held in 28 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $87,535 ranks #17 of 28.

Highest-paying departments for this role

African Heritage Council

$117,068 · 1

Capitol Area Architect

$98,072 · 1

Water & Soil Resources Board

$97,738 · 1

Agriculture Department

$97,734 · 5

Labor & Industry Department

$97,734 · 1

MN Management & Budget

$97,734 · 1

Amateur Sports Community

$97,734 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$94,147 · 6

Public Safety Department

$93,491 · 17

Employ & Economic Development Department

$92,427 · 10

Pollution Control Agency

$92,213 · 39

Corrections Department

$92,081 · 7

Median total compensation for the Planner Principal State role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Curt Westerman

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$103,663

Sub-department: For Sfrmp
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $5,481
Other pay: $447
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,663
Hire date: 2003-11-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Curt Westerman works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within For Sfrmp. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Curt earned $103,663 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alex Brothen

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: For Sfrmp
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2002-05-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alex Brothen holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within For Sfrmp. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brooke Hacker

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD OP R4 Planners
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2009-07-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brooke Hacker works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R4 Planners. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Brooke earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gina Quiram

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECOWaters Comm & Planning Svcs
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2017-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Gina Quiram serves as a Planner Principal State within Ecowaters Community & Planning Services. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diane Anderson

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Research Plan & Eval
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1995-07-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Diane Anderson works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Research Plan & Eval. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Diane earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Horton

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2016-03-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rebecca Horton holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kerry Ross

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD OP R1 Planner
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2002-02-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kerry Ross is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R1 Planner. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joni Brekke

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2002-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joni Brekke holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caroline Greeson

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD OP Section Heads
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2014-01-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Caroline Greeson serves as a Planner Principal State within Osd Op Section Heads. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Lindgren

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish-R2 Duluth
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1990-10-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Lindgren is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Duluth. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jade Templin

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Research Plan & Eval
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2000-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jade Templin works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Research Plan & Eval. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Jade earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bethany Bethke

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,486

Sub-department: EcoWaters R1 RM Staff
Base pay: $97,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,486
Hire date: 2008-05-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bethany Bethke is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R1 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,486. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cheri Zeppelin

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,368

Sub-department: OSD OP R2 Planner
Base pay: $97,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,368
Hire date: 2011-11-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Cheri Zeppelin serves as a Planner Principal State within Osd Op R2 Planner. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,368. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Irina Woldeab

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$95,531

Sub-department: L&M Mine Permit & Coord Supv
Base pay: $95,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,531
Hire date: 2013-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Irina Woldeab works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Supervisor. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Irina earned $95,531 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Hauck

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$93,491

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 North APP Staff
Base pay: $93,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,491
Hire date: 2006-10-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Benton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Hauck works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 North App Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Mark earned $93,491 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Molly Macgregor

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$92,658

Sub-department: OSD OP R2 Planner
Base pay: $75,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,658
Hire date: 2000-02-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Molly Macgregor works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R2 Planner. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Molly earned $92,658 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Graham

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$91,265

Sub-department: EcoWaters R1 RM Staff
Base pay: $87,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,265
Hire date: 2019-07-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrew Graham is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R1 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,265. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Mcdonnell

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$91,025

Sub-department: ECO Waters R2 Coastal Zone
Base pay: $91,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,025
Hire date: 1994-03-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Julie Mcdonnell serves as a Planner Principal State within Eco Waters R2 Coastal Zone. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brent Beste

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$90,427

Sub-department: ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay: $90,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,427
Hire date: 2015-02-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Brent Beste serves as a Planner Principal State within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,427. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Dirnberger

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$87,535

Sub-department: OSD OP R3 Planner
Base pay: $87,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,535
Hire date: 2012-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Dirnberger holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R3 Planner. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,535. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Warzecha

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$84,677

Sub-department: ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay: $72,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,983
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,677
Hire date: 2014-10-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cynthia Warzecha works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Cynthia earned $84,677 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darin Newman

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$84,205

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Research Plan & Eval
Base pay: $84,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,205
Hire date: 2015-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Darin Newman works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Research Plan & Eval. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Darin earned $84,205 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Middleton

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$83,856

Sub-department: F&W Populations Program
Base pay: $83,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,856
Hire date: 2010-04-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Middleton is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,856. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Hoffman

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$81,640

Sub-department: ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay: $81,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,640
Hire date: 2024-07-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Richard Hoffman holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,640. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Bump

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$80,417

Sub-department: ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay: $80,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,417
Hire date: 2011-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Samantha Bump works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $80,417 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valentin Noel

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$80,199

Sub-department: OSD OP Mgmt & Planning
Base pay: $80,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,199
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Valentin Noel is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Management & Planning. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,199. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Pain

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$80,101

Sub-department: ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay: $80,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,101
Hire date: 2023-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rachel Pain is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Rare Resources. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,101. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michaela Leach

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$80,090

Sub-department: ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay: $80,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,090
Hire date: 2016-11-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michaela Leach works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Michaela earned $80,090 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Stahly

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$79,310

Sub-department: F&W Administrative Services
Base pay: $79,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,310
Hire date: 2024-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emily Stahly holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Services. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,310. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caroline Oswald

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$79,220

Sub-department: ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay: $79,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,220
Hire date: 2024-05-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Caroline Oswald holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,220. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Molly Pintok

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$78,085

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Research Plan & Eval
Base pay: $78,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,085
Hire date: 2022-03-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Molly Pintok works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Research Plan & Eval. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Molly earned $78,085 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Camille Morse Nicholson

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$77,983

Sub-department: ECOWaters Comm & Planning Svcs
Base pay: $77,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,983
Hire date: 2022-10-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Camille Morse Nicholson is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Community & Planning Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,983. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gratia Joice

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$77,884

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Research Plan & Eval
Base pay: $77,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,884
Hire date: 2018-12-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Gratia Joice serves as a Planner Principal State within Pat-Co-Research Plan & Eval. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,884. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Henkel-Johnson

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$77,881

Sub-department: For Sfrmp
Base pay: $77,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,881
Hire date: 2006-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Henkel-Johnson is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within For Sfrmp. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,881. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Kueper

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$73,025

Sub-department: For Sfrmp
Base pay: $73,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,025
Hire date: 2013-04-22
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Kueper is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within For Sfrmp. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $73,025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julia Geschke

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$68,594

Sub-department: ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay: $68,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,594
Hire date: 2023-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Julia Geschke serves as a Planner Principal State within Eco Waters Co Nongame. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,594. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mathew Pendleton

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$56,818

Sub-department: DNR Tribal Relations Staff
Base pay: $56,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,818
Hire date: 2024-09-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Brown

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mathew Pendleton holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Dnr Tribal Relations Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,818. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Kaspar

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$56,168

Sub-department: ECO Waters R2 L Sup/AOC
Base pay: $56,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,168
Hire date: 2000-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Tyler Kaspar serves as a Planner Principal State within Eco Waters R2 L Sup/Aoc. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,168. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Clark

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$55,838

Sub-department: DNR Tribal Relations Staff
Base pay: $55,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,838
Hire date: 2024-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Clark holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Dnr Tribal Relations Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,838. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.