Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / State Program Administrative Director

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State Program Administrative Director

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

40 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $112,503, above the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 40
Total payroll: $4.3M
Role median: $112,503
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$60,467$145,373+

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How total compensation varies among the 40 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

State Program Administrative Director is held in 32 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $112,503 ranks #11 of 32.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Peace Officers Board - Post

$144,327 · 1

Secretary of State

$136,461 · 1

Lottery

$126,689 · 2

Animal Health Board

$116,564 · 1

Pollution Control Agency

$113,569 · 4

Public Utilities Community

$112,504 · 1

MN St Colleges & Universities

$112,504 · 3

Mnsure

$112,504 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$112,504 · 53

Labor & Industry Department

$112,504 · 19

Commerce Department

$111,260 · 8

Office of Higher Education

$110,317 · 1

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Colleen Schmitz

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$115,218

Sub-department: OSD HR Section Heads
Base pay: $113,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,218
Hire date: 2004-08-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
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: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Colleen Schmitz works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Colleen earned $115,218 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Ricky Lien

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$115,212

Sub-department: F&W WLD Habitat Program
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,212
Hire date: 2012-05-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ricky Lien is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Habitat Program. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $115,212. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Donovan Pietruszewski

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$115,212

Sub-department: F&W Operations
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,212
Hire date: 1996-06-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kittson

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Donovan Pietruszewski holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Operations. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,212. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Aaron Stodgell

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$115,212

Sub-department: OSD MR Region 1
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,212
Hire date: 2008-02-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Aaron Stodgell works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Aaron earned $115,212 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Toni Golden

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$115,212

Sub-department: OSD OMB Business Services
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,212
Hire date: 1990-03-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Toni Golden holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Business Services. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,212. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Gregory Hoch

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$115,202

Sub-department: F&W WLD Habitat Program
Base pay: $112,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,202
Hire date: 2012-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gregory Hoch works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Habitat Program. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Gregory earned $115,202 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jacquelyn Bacigalupi

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$114,638

Sub-department: F&W Lakes Mgt Coord
Base pay: $112,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,638
Hire date: 2003-04-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jacquelyn Bacigalupi serves as a State Program Administrative Director within F&W Lakes Management Coordinator. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,638. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Cheryl Kelley-Dobie

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$113,709

Sub-department: L&M Asst Directors
Base pay: $113,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,709
Hire date: 2001-02-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cheryl Kelley-Dobie works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within L&M Assistant Directors. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Cheryl earned $113,709 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Bradley Harrington

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: DNR Government Relations
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2020-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bradley Harrington is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within Dnr Government Relations. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Barbara Keller

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,003

Sub-department: F&W Populations Program
Base pay: $112,313
Overtime: $623
Other pay: $68
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,003
Hire date: 2019-02-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Barbara Keller holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,003. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kelly Wilder

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$112,829

Sub-department: F&W Pol Plng & Acq Programs
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $325
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,829
Hire date: 2018-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kelly Wilder works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within F&W Police Plng & Acq Programs. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Kelly earned $112,829 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Stacy Smith

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$112,579

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Acq & Development
Base pay: $109,059
Overtime: $3,520
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,579
Hire date: 2001-12-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stacy Smith works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Acq & Development. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Stacy earned $112,579 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Troy Hanegmon

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$112,504

Sub-department: OSD MR Region 2
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,504
Hire date: 1997-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Troy Hanegmon holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,504. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jennifer Conrad

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$112,504

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Outreach Program
Base pay: $112,070
Overtime: $433
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,504
Hire date: 2012-10-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Conrad is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Outreach Program. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,504. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Theodore Dick

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$112,504

Sub-department: F&W WLD Section Mgmt
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,504
Hire date: 1999-02-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Theodore Dick holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Section Management. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,504. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Dean Paron

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$112,504

Sub-department: F&W Lakes Mgt Coord
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,504
Hire date: 2002-02-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dean Paron works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within F&W Lakes Management Coordinator. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Dean earned $112,504 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kathryn Larson

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$112,501

Sub-department: L&M Mine Reclamation Spv/Staff
Base pay: $112,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,501
Hire date: 2019-10-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathryn Larson works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Reclamation Spv/Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Kathryn earned $112,501 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Scott Noland

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$112,047

Sub-department: F&W Operations
Base pay: $112,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,047
Hire date: 2002-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Scott Noland holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Operations. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,047. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jerome Conlon

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$111,865

Sub-department: OSD MR Region 4
Base pay: $111,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,865
Hire date: 2003-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jerome Conlon serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Osd Mr Region 4. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,865. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Emily Peters

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$111,674

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Acq & Development
Base pay: $111,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,674
Hire date: 2013-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emily Peters works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Acq & Development. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Emily earned $111,674 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.