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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

Heather Lofstuen

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,300
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$72,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,300
Hire date
2014-11-12
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

Heather Lofstuen is a Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Operations -Gr Rapids. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,300. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lindsay Ohlman

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,300
Sub-department
ECO Waters Mussel Program
Base pay
$71,989
Overtime
$311
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,300
Hire date
2019-04-08
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
Goodhue

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

Lindsay Ohlman is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mussel Program. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,300. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Blackmore

Investigator Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,269
Sub-department
OSD HR Investigators
Base pay
$72,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,269
Hire date
2024-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Robert Blackmore works as a Investigator Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Investigators. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Robert earned $72,269 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Melissa Quinn

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,234
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Staff
Base pay
$62,892
Overtime
$9,069
Other pay
$273
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,234
Hire date
2013-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melissa Quinn holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,234. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sandra Gatlin

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,221
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Rice Lake Staff
Base pay
$70,042
Overtime
$2,065
Other pay
$114
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,221
Hire date
2001-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

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

At Natural Resources Department, Sandra Gatlin serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Rice Lake Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,221. They are represented by Technical.

Melissa Collins

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,189
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 ARM Staff
Base pay
$72,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,189
Hire date
2019-05-29
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
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

Melissa Collins works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Arm Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Melissa earned $72,189 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Wolf

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,178
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$71,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,178
Hire date
2012-04-27
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
Lake Of Woods

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

Michael Wolf is a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Baudette Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,178. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mathew Klesser

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,109
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cascade River Asst
Base pay
$71,752
Overtime
$257
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,109
Hire date
2005-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

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

Mathew Klesser is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cascade River Assistant. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,109. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Neil Normandin

Heavy Equipment Operator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,105
Sub-department
WL-R1 Roseau Staff
Base pay
$68,695
Overtime
$3,410
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,105
Hire date
1995-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Neil Normandin holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Roseau Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,105. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michael Arnold

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,060
Sub-department
PAT R3D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,988
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,060
Hire date
1985-08-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

Michael Arnold is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R3D Rochester Staff. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,060. Union affiliation: Technical.

Morgan Michels

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,016
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$65,300
Overtime
$3,305
Other pay
$3,411
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,016
Hire date
2015-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Morgan Michels is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,016. They are represented by Technical.

Justin Bellefeuille

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,013
Sub-department
WL-R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$56,579
Overtime
$11,687
Other pay
$3,747
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,013
Hire date
2023-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Justin Bellefeuille works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Park Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Justin earned $72,013 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Amy Beyer

Graphic Arts Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,977
Sub-department
OSD OCO Creative Services
Base pay
$71,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,977
Hire date
1986-12-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amy Beyer is a Graphic Arts Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Creative Services. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,977. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Barbara Johns

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,944
Sub-department
OSD MR Leasing & Space Plng
Base pay
$66,245
Overtime
$87
Other pay
$5,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,944
Hire date
2016-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Barbara Johns works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Leasing & Space Plng. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Barbara earned $71,944 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Kludt

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,931
Sub-department
Fish-Reg 1 Staff
Base pay
$70,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,213
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,931
Hire date
2019-08-07
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
Becker

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Nicholas Kludt serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-Reg 1 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,931. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Oflanagan

Building Utilities Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,860
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Staff
Base pay
$69,137
Overtime
$2,722
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,860
Hire date
2017-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
91
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Oflanagan is a Building Utilities Mechanic at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,860. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mark Pelkey

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,855
Sub-department
PAT R2 Gilbert Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,784
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,855
Hire date
2008-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Pelkey holds the role of Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2 Gilbert Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,855. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Teresa Humeniuk

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,845
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$3,902
Other pay
$6,353
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,845
Hire date
2006-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Teresa Humeniuk works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Teresa earned $71,845 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Paul Burr

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,831
Sub-department
F&W Big Game Program Staff
Base pay
$71,384
Overtime
$410
Other pay
$36
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,831
Hire date
2023-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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, Paul Burr serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within F&W Big Game Program Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,831. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Stone

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,786
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$2,361
Other pay
$1,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,786
Hire date
2000-02-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Stone holds the role of Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,786. Union affiliation: Technical.

Norma Tapia Vazquez

Accounting Officer Inter/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$71,776
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounts Receivable
Base pay
$71,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,776
Hire date
2019-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Norma Tapia Vazquez works as a Accounting Officer Inter for Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Accounts Receivable. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Norma earned $71,776 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Langhorst

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,727
Sub-department
PAT T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$708
Other pay
$947
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,727
Hire date
1988-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jonathan Langhorst serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,727. They are represented by Technical.

Robert Horstmann

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,716
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Flandrau Asst
Base pay
$70,324
Overtime
$1,086
Other pay
$307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,716
Hire date
2024-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Robert Horstmann works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Flandrau Assistant. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Robert earned $71,716 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Genevieve Furtner

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,713
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$64,337
Overtime
$223
Other pay
$7,153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,713
Hire date
2016-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Genevieve Furtner is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,713. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Haley Byron

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,700
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 ARm Staff
Base pay
$71,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,700
Hire date
2023-03-15
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
Blue Earth

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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

Haley Byron is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,700. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Galvan

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,676
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$69,929
Overtime
$435
Other pay
$1,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,676
Hire date
2008-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Melissa Galvan is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,676. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Devon Wenthe

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$71,675
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Staff
Base pay
$59,706
Overtime
$9,805
Other pay
$2,165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,675
Hire date
2018-12-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

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

At Natural Resources Department, Devon Wenthe serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R1 Backus Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,675. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Eck

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,667
Sub-department
OSD OP R2 Bus Office Staff
Base pay
$70,991
Overtime
$676
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,667
Hire date
2015-11-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

Christine Eck holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R2 Bus Office Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,667. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kylee Berger

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$71,657
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Asst Staff
Base pay
$63,605
Overtime
$5,479
Other pay
$2,572
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,657
Hire date
2016-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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

At Natural Resources Department, Kylee Berger serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R1 Park Rapids Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,657. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Pantsar

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,593
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$62,984
Overtime
$8,609
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,593
Hire date
1990-03-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85
Work county
St Louis

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Pantsar holds the role of General Repair Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service as a part-time, 0.85 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,593. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Arlyn Boddy

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,590
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Ft Ridgely Staff
Base pay
$69,526
Overtime
$2,057
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,590
Hire date
2012-11-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Renville

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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

Arlyn Boddy is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Ft Ridgely Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $71,590. They are represented by Technical.

Nathan Anderson

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$71,466
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Staff
Base pay
$55,397
Overtime
$10,886
Other pay
$5,182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,466
Hire date
2017-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Aitkin

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

Nathan Anderson works as a Nr Forestry Specialist for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $71,466 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Swanson

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,445
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Split Rock Light Staff1
Base pay
$64,175
Overtime
$6,349
Other pay
$920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,445
Hire date
2018-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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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

At Natural Resources Department, David Swanson serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Split Rock Light Staff1. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,445. They are represented by Technical.

Cynthia Holleman

Nr Parks Douglas Ldg Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,423
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Staff
Base pay
$68,028
Overtime
$3,170
Other pay
$225
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,423
Hire date
2021-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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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

Cynthia Holleman holds the role of Nr Parks Douglas Ldg Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,423. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kyle Gray

Carpenter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,358
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$68,623
Overtime
$2,728
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,358
Hire date
2012-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kyle Gray serves as a Carpenter within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,358. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jordan Moberg

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,343
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew Supervisors
Base pay
$70,422
Overtime
$521
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,343
Hire date
2012-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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 Moberg holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,343. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Nicole Biagi

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,335
Sub-department
Enforcement - BLA
Base pay
$71,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,335
Hire date
2022-06-27
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
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, Nicole Biagi serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within Enforcement - Bla. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,335. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kraig King

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,330
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Staff
Base pay
$36,768
Overtime
$28,357
Other pay
$6,205
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,330
Hire date
2011-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kraig King is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,330. They are represented by Service.

Jennifer Bubke

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,300
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$71,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,300
Hire date
2023-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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, Jennifer Bubke serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Pat-Co-Admin Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,300. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Peterson

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,300
Sub-department
PAT T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,229
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,300
Hire date
1992-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

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

At Natural Resources Department, Daniel Peterson serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,300. Union affiliation: Technical.