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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

Danica Derks

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,324
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Northern Staff
Base pay
$84,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,324
Hire date
2015-06-03
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
Hubbard

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

Danica Derks works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Northern Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Danica earned $84,324 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lila Westreich

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,324
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Image Analys Staff
Base pay
$84,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,324
Hire date
2023-08-16
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

Lila Westreich works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within For Management Fia Image Analys Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Lila earned $84,324 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Eiting

Proj Consultant Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$84,305
Sub-department
F&W Policy Planning Prog Staff
Base pay
$80,736
Overtime
$558
Other pay
$3,011
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,305
Hire date
2008-09-15
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
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Megan Eiting holds the role of Proj Consultant Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Planning Program Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,305. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cheri Zeppelin

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$84,293
Sub-department
OSD OCO R2 Officer
Base pay
$84,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,293
Hire date
2011-11-21
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, 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, Cheri Zeppelin serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within Osd Oco R2 Officer. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,293. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Hup

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,242
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet
Base pay
$81,172
Overtime
$2,834
Other pay
$235
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,242
Hire date
2010-05-26
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

Michael Hup works as a Nr Forestry Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $84,242 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Amelia Knoll

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,218
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Staff
Base pay
$64,245
Overtime
$18,169
Other pay
$1,803
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,218
Hire date
2019-06-03
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

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

Amelia Knoll holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,218. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darin Newman

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,205
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Research Plan & Eval
Base pay
$84,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,205
Hire date
2015-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Darin Newman works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Research Plan & Eval. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Darin earned $84,205 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Denise Katchmark

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,201
Sub-department
OSD OMB Procurement Staff
Base pay
$84,201
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,201
Hire date
1989-05-15
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Denise Katchmark holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Procurement Staff. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,201. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Lyons

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$84,195
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$84,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,195
Hire date
2019-06-10
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
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Timothy Lyons holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,195. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patrick Litchy

Architectural Drafting Technician 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,149
Sub-department
OSD MR Architects
Base pay
$84,149
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,149
Hire date
2011-11-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
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

Patrick Litchy holds the role of Architectural Drafting Technician 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Architects. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,149. They are represented by Technical.

Michael Wells

Architectural Drafting Technician 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,149
Sub-department
OSD MR Architects
Base pay
$84,149
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,149
Hire date
2011-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
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

Michael Wells is a Architectural Drafting Technician 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Architects. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,149. Union affiliation: Technical.

Derrick Casper

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,108
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lanesboro Hatch Staff
Base pay
$78,704
Overtime
$410
Other pay
$4,994
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,108
Hire date
2004-06-02
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
Fillmore

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

Derrick Casper is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lanesboro Hatch Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,108. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ann Mcburney

Office Services Supervisor 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,087
Sub-department
OSD OCO Outreach & Education
Base pay
$84,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,087
Hire date
2016-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Ann Mcburney holds the role of Office Services Supervisor 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Outreach & Education. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,087. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Anne Folz

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,085
Sub-department
OSD R4 Reg Services Staff
Base pay
$84,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,085
Hire date
2002-05-28
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, Anne Folz serves as a Accounting Officer Senior within Osd R4 Reg Services Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,085. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amber Knutson

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,081
Sub-department
F&W Prairie Habitat
Base pay
$84,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,081
Hire date
2006-04-10
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
Lyon

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, Amber Knutson serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within F&W Prairie Habitat. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,081. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Kovar

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$84,067
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay
$84,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,067
Hire date
2005-11-01
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
Hubbard

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

Nicole Kovar works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $84,067 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brett Nelson

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,024
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids
Base pay
$84,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,024
Hire date
2010-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Brett Nelson works as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Brett earned $84,024 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Amod Zambre

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,975
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 ARM Staff
Base pay
$83,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,975
Hire date
2023-10-02
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
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

Amod Zambre holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Arm Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,975. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dylan Trent I

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,913
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Staff
Base pay
$58,132
Overtime
$24,432
Other pay
$1,350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,913
Hire date
2023-03-06
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
Koochiching

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, Dylan Trent I serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Little Fork Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,913. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Enright

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,881
Sub-department
WL-R1 Roseau
Base pay
$80,929
Overtime
$2,936
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,881
Hire date
2012-10-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Enright works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Roseau. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $83,881 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sarah Middleton

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,856
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$83,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,856
Hire date
2010-04-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Sarah Middleton is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,856. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leslie Tannahill

Grants Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$83,746
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$83,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,746
Hire date
1987-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Leslie Tannahill holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Services. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,746. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Skyler Wigen

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,732
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay
$83,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,732
Hire date
2008-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Skyler Wigen serves as a Hydrologist 2 within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,732. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Janke

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,720
Sub-department
ECO Waters SNA Ops
Base pay
$83,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,720
Hire date
2014-03-12
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
Pennington

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

Tyler Janke is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Sna Operations. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,720. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brent Beste

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$83,517
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay
$83,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,517
Hire date
2015-02-11
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
Blue Earth

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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

Brent Beste holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,517. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Crotty

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,479
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential
Base pay
$83,479
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,479
Hire date
2019-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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, Chad Crotty serves as a Research Scientist 2 within L&M Mineral Potential. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,479. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Kobberdahl

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,470
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Staff
Base pay
$78,855
Overtime
$3,446
Other pay
$1,168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,470
Hire date
2007-05-02
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
Pine

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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

Michael Kobberdahl works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $83,470 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Becker

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,468
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Staff
Base pay
$75,553
Overtime
$5,948
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,468
Hire date
2009-05-18
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
Carlton

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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

Benjamin Becker works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $83,468 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Louis Peterson

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,383
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Resource Staff
Base pay
$83,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,383
Hire date
2010-05-12
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
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

Louis Peterson works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Resource Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. Louis earned $83,383 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Mccarthy

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,373
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Resource Staff
Base pay
$83,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,373
Hire date
2008-06-16
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
Lake

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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

Elizabeth Mccarthy works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Resource Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $83,373 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bradley Krause

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,353
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$69,483
Overtime
$12,323
Other pay
$1,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,353
Hire date
2019-06-10
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
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

Bradley Krause is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,353. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keith Riedel

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$83,288
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$56,212
Overtime
$26,980
Other pay
$96
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,288
Hire date
1997-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Keith Riedel is a Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $83,288. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Nicholas Niemi

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,196
Sub-department
L&M Engineering & Development
Base pay
$83,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,196
Hire date
2014-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicholas Niemi is a Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Engineering & Development. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,196. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Benjamin Kohn

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,187
Sub-department
F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay
$81,220
Overtime
$393
Other pay
$1,574
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,187
Hire date
2019-05-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Benjamin Kohn holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within F&W Recruitment/Retention. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,187. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Elliott

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,153
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$65,220
Overtime
$16,654
Other pay
$1,279
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,153
Hire date
2017-01-11
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

Sarah Elliott holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,153. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Anthony Sindt

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,150
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$83,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,150
Hire date
2006-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mcleod

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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, Anthony Sindt serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-R4 Assistant Reg Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,150. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lance Meyen

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,140
Sub-department
FOR Protection Staff
Base pay
$83,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,140
Hire date
2008-11-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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, Lance Meyen serves as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator within For Protection Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,140. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David De Paz

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,050
Sub-department
ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay
$83,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,050
Hire date
2006-05-15
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
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

David De Paz holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,050. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Bergquist

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$83,037
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Staff
Base pay
$71,186
Overtime
$3,731
Other pay
$8,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,037
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
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

Christopher Bergquist is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $83,037. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Parson

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,021
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$83,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,021
Hire date
2012-09-26
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
St Louis

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

At Natural Resources Department, Jessica Parson serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,021. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.