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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 3

Daniel Anderson

Engineer Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,946
Sub-department
OSD MR Northern Reg Engineers
Base pay
$115,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,946
Hire date
2009-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Daniel Anderson serves as a Engineer Princ within Osd Mr Northern Reg Engineers. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,946. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Justin Frisch

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,942
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12
Base pay
$96,549
Overtime
$19,369
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,942
Hire date
2023-05-01
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, Justin Frisch serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,942. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

James Essig

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,930
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine
Base pay
$108,684
Overtime
$2,471
Other pay
$4,775
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,930
Hire date
1984-05-02
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

James Essig holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,930. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Lisa Angelos

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,906
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke
Base pay
$107,055
Overtime
$1,628
Other pay
$7,223
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,906
Hire date
1998-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

At Natural Resources Department, Lisa Angelos serves as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,906. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Levi Brown

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,842
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4
Base pay
$96,539
Overtime
$19,304
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,842
Hire date
2023-05-01
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

Levi Brown holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,842. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brian Schultz

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$115,650
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Staff
Base pay
$115,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,650
Hire date
1983-04-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Brian Schultz serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Fish-R4 Staff. They have served since 1983 (about 41 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,650. They are represented by Manager.

Wayne Lukachek Jr

Land Surveyor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,598
Sub-department
L&M Survey 3 - St Paul
Base pay
$115,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,598
Hire date
2013-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Wayne Lukachek Jr holds the role of Land Surveyor Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Survey 3 - St Paul. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,598. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

James Hines

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,598
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Engineers
Base pay
$115,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,598
Hire date
2012-02-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Hines holds the role of Engineer Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Engineers. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,598. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Steven Gerber

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,598
Sub-department
ECO Waters Dam Safety &Permits
Base pay
$115,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,598
Hire date
2021-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Gerber works as a Engineer Senior for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Dam Safety &Permits. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Steven earned $115,598 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

William Douglass

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,596
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Engineers
Base pay
$115,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,596
Hire date
2006-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

William Douglass works as a Engineer Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 4 Engineers. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. William earned $115,596 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Thomas Dettle

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,595
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Engineers
Base pay
$115,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,595
Hire date
2023-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Dettle is a Engineer Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Engineers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $115,595. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jan Hansen

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,594
Sub-department
OSD MR Bridge Engineers
Base pay
$115,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,594
Hire date
2023-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jan Hansen works as a Engineer Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Bridge Engineers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Jan earned $115,594 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Christopher Lawson

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,589
Sub-department
OSD MR Architects
Base pay
$115,589
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,589
Hire date
2019-09-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Christopher Lawson serves as a Engineer Senior within Osd Mr Architects. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,589. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Landyn Saewert

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,587
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4
Base pay
$96,543
Overtime
$19,044
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,587
Hire date
2023-05-01
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

Landyn Saewert is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $115,587. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Meyer

Hydrologist Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,461
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay
$112,511
Overtime
$243
Other pay
$2,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,461
Hire date
2006-06-14
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

Matthew Meyer holds the role of Hydrologist Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,461. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Thomas Jones

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,453
Sub-department
F&W Policy Research-Fisheries
Base pay
$86,442
Overtime
$376
Other pay
$28,635
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,453
Hire date
1991-10-07
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
Aitkin

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

At Natural Resources Department, Thomas Jones serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within F&W Policy Research-Fisheries. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,453. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mikeena Wehr

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,440
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8
Base pay
$95,836
Overtime
$19,603
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,440
Hire date
2018-12-19
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, Mikeena Wehr serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,440. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Lorie Klein

Attorney 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,394
Sub-department
L&M Trans Legal Staff/Supv
Base pay
$115,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,394
Hire date
2000-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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, Lorie Klein serves as a Attorney 2 within L&M Transportation Legal Staff/Supv. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,394. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Cross

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,236
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4
Base pay
$94,206
Overtime
$18,059
Other pay
$2,970
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,236
Hire date
2007-05-11
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

Michael Cross holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,236. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

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.

Darren Bundy

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$115,177
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$83,495
Overtime
$20,382
Other pay
$11,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,177
Hire date
2006-07-26
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
Wadena

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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

Darren Bundy is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $115,177. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dustin Speldrich

Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,993
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3
Base pay
$80,443
Overtime
$5,007
Other pay
$29,543
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,993
Hire date
1999-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dustin Speldrich is a Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,993. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dontelle Hosley

Human Resources Director 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,898
Sub-department
OSD HR ES & Labor Relations_
Base pay
$114,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,898
Hire date
1997-08-11
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

Dontelle Hosley holds the role of Human Resources Director 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es & Labor Relations_. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,898. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

David Weitzel

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,782
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Staff
Base pay
$114,782
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,782
Hire date
1998-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, David Weitzel serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Fish-R2 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,782. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Tyler Lusignan

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,695
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$106,018
Overtime
$8,677
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,695
Hire date
2016-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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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

Tyler Lusignan works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $114,695 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jeremy Rivord

Hydrologist Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,670
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,670
Hire date
2008-10-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Jeremy Rivord holds the role of Hydrologist Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,670. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Stacey Longmuir

Accounting Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,670
Sub-department
Enforcement - Asst Director
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,670
Hire date
2001-09-26
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

Stacey Longmuir works as a Accounting Director for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Assistant Director. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Stacey earned $114,670 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Adam Browning

Human Resources Consultant 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,639
Sub-department
OSD HR Investigators
Base pay
$114,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,639
Hire date
2010-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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

Adam Browning is a Human Resources Consultant 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Investigators. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,639. They are represented by Confidential.

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

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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, 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.

Emily Javens

Administrative Planning Director St/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,521
Sub-department
EcoWaters Cons Assist & Reg
Base pay
$114,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,521
Hire date
2012-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
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 Javens works as a Administrative Planning Director St for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Cons Assist & Reg. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Emily earned $114,521 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Ethan Jenzen

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,521
Sub-department
EcoWaters R4 RM Staff
Base pay
$114,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,521
Hire date
2005-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ethan Jenzen holds the role of Nr Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R4 Rm Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,521. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.