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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

Page 1

Jamie Gangaware

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$120,483
Sub-department
F&W WLD Section Mgmt
Base pay
$119,864
Overtime
$619
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,483
Hire date
2003-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jamie Gangaware works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Section Management. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Jamie earned $120,483 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Ryan Hanna

Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$120,450
Sub-department
Enforcement-Air Support
Base pay
$102,019
Overtime
$17,970
Other pay
$461
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,450
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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, Ryan Hanna serves as a Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot within Enforcement-Air Support. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,450. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Prazak

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$120,426
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$5,011
Other pay
$6,858
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,426
Hire date
2000-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Daniel Prazak holds the role of Nr Forestry Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Hibbing. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,426. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Amy Harger

Communications Specialist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$120,383
Sub-department
F&W Outreach
Base pay
$98,905
Overtime
$21,479
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,383
Hire date
2023-01-04
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
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, Amy Harger serves as a Communications Specialist 4 within F&W Outreach. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,383. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Miller

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$120,298
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Asst Staff
Base pay
$77,734
Overtime
$4,675
Other pay
$37,889
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,298
Hire date
1996-03-06
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
Kanabec

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

Anthony Miller works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $120,298 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Laudenslager

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$120,148
Sub-department
WL-R1 Baudette
Base pay
$76,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$43,895
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,148
Hire date
1991-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake Of Woods

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Laudenslager works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Baudette. Hired in 1991, they have about 33 years of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $120,148 in 2024. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Scott Sindelar

Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,874
Sub-department
F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,874
Hire date
2018-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Scott Sindelar works as a Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery for Natural Resources Department within F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $119,874 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Felicia Znajda

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,855
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3
Base pay
$100,118
Overtime
$19,587
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,855
Hire date
2022-05-31
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

Felicia Znajda is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,855. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chelsey Collette

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,831
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9
Base pay
$106,013
Overtime
$13,755
Other pay
$63
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,831
Hire date
2009-04-15
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

Chelsey Collette holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,831. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mark Mathy

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$119,407
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4
Base pay
$99,914
Overtime
$17,872
Other pay
$1,621
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,407
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Mathy works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Mark earned $119,407 in 2024. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Donald Elsenheimer

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,350
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential
Base pay
$119,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,350
Hire date
2004-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Donald Elsenheimer works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Donald earned $119,350 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dennis Kepler

Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,338
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,805
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,338
Hire date
1997-08-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

At Natural Resources Department, Dennis Kepler serves as a Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor within For Management State Land. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,338. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Shawn Donais

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,338
Sub-department
PAT-NW Region-Operations
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,805
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,338
Hire date
1993-06-11
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

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, Shawn Donais serves as a Nr Supervisor within Pat-Nw Region-Operations. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,338. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Todd Kolander

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,338
Sub-department
EcoWaters R4 RM Staff
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,805
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,338
Hire date
1992-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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

Todd Kolander works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R4 Rm Staff. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. Todd earned $119,338 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Paul Hansen

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,338
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-Operations
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,805
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,338
Hire date
1996-02-07
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paul Hansen is a Nr Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Ne Region-Operations. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,338. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Megan Moore

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,319
Sub-department
EcoWaters R3 RM Staff
Base pay
$116,514
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,805
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,319
Hire date
1993-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

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

Megan Moore works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R3 Rm Staff. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. Megan earned $119,319 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Joseph Rucinski

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,115
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$7,058
Other pay
$3,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,115
Hire date
2002-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Rucinski serves as a Nr Forestry Supervisor within For R1 Bemidji. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,115. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Dennis Reindl

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$119,048
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-Operations
Base pay
$116,243
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,805
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,048
Hire date
2006-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

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

Dennis Reindl works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Ne Region-Operations. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Dennis earned $119,048 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Josiah Emerson

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,968
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$74,126
Overtime
$35,223
Other pay
$9,619
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,968
Hire date
2013-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Josiah Emerson holds the role of Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,968. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Wesley Belanger

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,945
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River
Base pay
$109,254
Overtime
$4,482
Other pay
$5,209
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,945
Hire date
2004-05-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

At Natural Resources Department, Wesley Belanger serves as a Nr Forestry Supervisor within For R2 Deer River. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,945. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Joseph Weflen

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,932
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$80,961
Overtime
$32,376
Other pay
$5,596
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,932
Hire date
2010-04-30
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

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, Joseph Weflen serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R2 Tower Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,932. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Carstensen

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Wild Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,780
Sub-department
F&W Wild Research Program
Base pay
$116,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,244
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,780
Hire date
2004-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Michelle Carstensen holds the role of Nr Program Supervisor Senior Wild Research at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,780. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Ryan Brubaker

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,641
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$84,504
Overtime
$29,248
Other pay
$4,890
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,641
Hire date
2005-05-16
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
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

Ryan Brubaker holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,641. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gretchen Miller

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,617
Sub-department
Wl-R3
Base pay
$118,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,617
Hire date
2004-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gretchen Miller holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,617. Union affiliation: Manager.

Daniel Thomasen

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,479
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2
Base pay
$44,570
Overtime
$4,090
Other pay
$69,819
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,479
Hire date
1990-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
31
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Thomasen holds the role of Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,479. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Matthew Simmons

Nr Section Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,415
Sub-department
OSD OCO Section Heads
Base pay
$118,246
Overtime
$168
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,415
Hire date
2022-11-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Simmons holds the role of Nr Section Manager at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Section Heads. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,415. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jennifer Rivera

Human Resources Director 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,400
Sub-department
OSD HR ES & Labor Relations_
Base pay
$116,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,400
Hire date
2000-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Rivera works as a Human Resources Director 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es & Labor Relations_. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $118,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Kurt Woodrich

Engineering Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$118,353
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay
$64,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,353
Hire date
1984-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kurt Woodrich serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 40 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,353. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Bruce Davis

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Wild Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,328
Sub-department
WL-R1 Res Bemidji
Base pay
$116,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,244
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,328
Hire date
2014-04-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Bruce Davis serves as a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Wild Research within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,328. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Anthony Hams

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,256
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$100,068
Overtime
$17,564
Other pay
$624
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,256
Hire date
2022-05-31
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Hams is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,256. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

William Dinesen

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$118,224
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Camden
Base pay
$67,795
Overtime
$1,862
Other pay
$48,566
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,224
Hire date
1981-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
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, William Dinesen serves as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Camden. They have served since 1981 (about 43 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,224. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Cindy Tranby

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,184
Sub-department
OSD OP Business Services
Base pay
$112,927
Overtime
$5,257
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,184
Hire date
2019-11-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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, Cindy Tranby serves as a Planning Director State within Osd Op Business Services. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,184. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Stennett

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,968
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11
Base pay
$100,058
Overtime
$17,208
Other pay
$702
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,968
Hire date
2022-05-31
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, Adam Stennett serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,968. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jordan Schaefer

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,960
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$117,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,960
Hire date
2006-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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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

Jordan Schaefer works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Ne Region-Leadership Team. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Jordan earned $117,960 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Judy Elbert

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,903
Sub-department
EcoWaters Ecosystem Mgt & Prot
Base pay
$110,677
Overtime
$4,518
Other pay
$2,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,903
Hire date
2004-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

At Natural Resources Department, Judy Elbert serves as a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services within Ecowaters Ecosystem Management & Prot. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,903. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jonah Moline

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,768
Sub-department
PAT-South Reg-Leadership Team
Base pay
$115,043
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,725
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,768
Hire date
2002-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jonah Moline works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Natural Resources Department within Pat-South Reg-Leadership Team. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Jonah earned $117,768 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jeremy Woinarowicz

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$117,716
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$96,774
Overtime
$19,846
Other pay
$1,096
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,716
Hire date
2004-02-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Jeremy Woinarowicz works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Jeremy earned $117,716 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Clarissa Spicer

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,688
Sub-department
FOR R2 Asst Reg Supv
Base pay
$117,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,688
Hire date
2006-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Clarissa Spicer is a State Program Administrative Manager at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Assistant Reg Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,688. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

R. Hoxmeier

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Fish Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,669
Sub-department
F&W Policy Research-Fisheries
Base pay
$116,982
Overtime
$673
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,669
Hire date
2001-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

R. Hoxmeier holds the role of Nr Program Supervisor Senior Fish Research at Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Research-Fisheries. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,669. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Darrin Hoverson

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,668
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$113,435
Overtime
$1,516
Other pay
$2,717
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,668
Hire date
2004-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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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

Darrin Hoverson is a Nr Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,668. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.