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Natural Resources Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Natural Resources Department protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 3,514 employees with median total compensation of $66,596; the highest distinct record was $240,971.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$226.7M
Employees
3,514
Median total
$66,596
Highest record
$240,971

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,514 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,596) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$60,301 (93%)
  • Overtime$2,673 (4%)
  • Other$1,533 (2%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$7,694
$27,483
$66,596
$95,167
$115,594

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $115,594 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,694. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$201.6M
3,353
$62,927
2025
$226.7M
12.4%
3,514
4.8%
$66,596
5.8%

Record list

Employees

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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.

Corey Sura

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,788
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4
Base pay
$92,266
Overtime
$20,083
Other pay
$439
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,788
Hire date
2015-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Corey Sura is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,788. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ashley Steevens

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,706
Sub-department
PAT-South Reg-District 9
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$1,236
Other pay
$2,913
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,706
Hire date
2022-03-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Ashley Steevens works as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-South Reg-District 9. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Ashley earned $112,706 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Travis Cain

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,599
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16
Base pay
$92,997
Overtime
$19,603
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,599
Hire date
2024-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Travis Cain serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,599. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

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.

Luke Ettl

Nr Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,552
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$15,281
Other pay
$2,819
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,552
Hire date
1993-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Luke Ettl holds the role of Nr Pilot at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,552. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathan Eiting

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,533
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Asst
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$7,759
Other pay
$10,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,533
Hire date
2007-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Nathan Eiting holds the role of Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Hibbing Assistant. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,533. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Trevor Poyhonen

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,513
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$80,556
Overtime
$23,972
Other pay
$7,985
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,513
Hire date
2013-02-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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, Trevor Poyhonen serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,513. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Gruetzman

Hydrologist Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
2007-05-02
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Gruetzman serves as a Hydrologist Supervisor within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,504. They are represented by 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.

Ann-Mary Rau

Accounting Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
L&M Admin Supvs/Staff
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
1992-05-04
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

Ann-Mary Rau holds the role of Accounting Director at Natural Resources Department within L&M Administrative Supvs/Staff. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,504. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jodi Wendorf

Accounting Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$112,368
Overtime
$135
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
2013-10-09
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

Jodi Wendorf works as a Accounting Director for Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Jodi earned $112,504 in 2025. 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.

John Gleason

Hydrologist Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
2005-10-24
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

John Gleason holds the role of Hydrologist Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $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.

Constance Holth

Hydrologist Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Northern Staff
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
1998-02-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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, Constance Holth serves as a Hydrologist Supervisor within Eco Waters R3 Northern Staff. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,504. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Judy Grew

Planning Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
OSD OP Policy & Planning
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
1995-09-25
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

Judy Grew is a Planning Program Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Policy & Planning. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,504. Their bargaining unit is 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.

Douglas Beimborn

Accounting Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,499
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$112,499
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,499
Hire date
2003-02-18
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

Douglas Beimborn holds the role of Accounting Director at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Admin Services. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,499. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Andrew Korsberg

Planning Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,490
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Strategic Rec Mgmt
Base pay
$112,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,490
Hire date
2004-06-01
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

Andrew Korsberg is a Planning Program Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Strategic Recreation Management. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,490. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Robert Johnson

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,317
Sub-department
FOR Protection Helicopter Ops
Base pay
$87,229
Overtime
$6,469
Other pay
$18,618
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,317
Hire date
1998-03-04
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
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, Robert Johnson serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within For Protection Helicopter Operations. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,317. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Storlie

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,206
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$836
Other pay
$2,813
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,206
Hire date
2005-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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

Robert Storlie holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,206. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Tyler Hasbargen

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,162
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Asst Staff
Base pay
$59,879
Overtime
$48,684
Other pay
$3,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,162
Hire date
2017-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake Of Woods

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Hasbargen is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Assistant Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,162. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

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

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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.

Richard Dunkley

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,979
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix
Base pay
$108,548
Overtime
$418
Other pay
$3,013
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,979
Hire date
1991-09-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

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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

Richard Dunkley is a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,979. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Ryan Hanna

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$111,946
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12
Base pay
$90,550
Overtime
$21,153
Other pay
$243
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,946
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Hanna is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $111,946. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joseph Brown

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,939
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$282
Other pay
$3,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,939
Hire date
2004-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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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

Joseph Brown works as a Nr Forestry Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Rochester. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $111,939 in 2025. 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

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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.

Nicholas Snavely

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,822
Sub-department
WL-R1 Fergus Falls
Base pay
$99,030
Overtime
$3,993
Other pay
$8,799
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,822
Hire date
2007-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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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

Nicholas Snavely works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Fergus Falls. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $111,822 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Victoria Griffith

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,760
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10
Base pay
$92,834
Overtime
$18,926
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,760
Hire date
2016-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Victoria Griffith is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,760. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

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

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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.

Steven Cordts

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$111,633
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$92,832
Overtime
$5,731
Other pay
$13,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,633
Hire date
2003-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Cordts is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $111,633. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erik Anthonisen

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,597
Sub-department
EcoWaters R1 RM Staff
Base pay
$111,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,597
Hire date
2009-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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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

Erik Anthonisen works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R1 Rm Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Erik earned $111,597 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christa Maxwell

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$111,475
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-Operations
Base pay
$111,475
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,475
Hire date
1995-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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

At Natural Resources Department, Christa Maxwell serves as a Nr Supervisor within Pat-Ne Region-Operations. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,475. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Thor Pakosz

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,408
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$6,437
Other pay
$17,083
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,408
Hire date
2000-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Thor Pakosz is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,408. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Kieweg

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,403
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$111,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,403
Hire date
2013-08-12
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

Heather Kieweg is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,403. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Angela Warren

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,389
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$106,030
Overtime
$5,359
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,389
Hire date
2006-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Angela Warren is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,389. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Froyum

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,321
Sub-department
FOR R3 Lake City Asst
Base pay
$84,285
Overtime
$16,568
Other pay
$10,468
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,321
Hire date
2016-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

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, Jacob Froyum serves as a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor within For R3 Lake City Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,321. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Christopher Gronewold

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,290
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land Staff
Base pay
$94,624
Overtime
$7,287
Other pay
$9,379
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,290
Hire date
2009-06-25
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

Christopher Gronewold works as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within For Management State Land Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $111,290 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.