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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 25

August Kramer

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,732
Sub-department
FOR R3 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$66,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,732
Hire date
2015-06-22
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

August Kramer holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Assistant Reg Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,732. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Folkert

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,663
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$63,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,459
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,663
Hire date
2015-05-18
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

Scott Folkert works as a Nr Technician Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $66,663 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Krista Howk

Realty Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,648
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops - Bemidji
Base pay
$66,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,648
Hire date
2001-11-26
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
Brown

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

Krista Howk holds the role of Realty Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Operations - Bemidji. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,648. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Kromminga

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$66,612
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3
Base pay
$65,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,612
Hire date
2023-02-27
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jamie Kromminga works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jamie earned $66,612 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Laurel Schummer

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,602
Sub-department
PAT-NW Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$66,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,602
Hire date
1986-04-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Laurel Schummer is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Nw Region-Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,602. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Michelle Apman

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,599
Sub-department
OSD HR Section Heads
Base pay
$66,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,599
Hire date
2019-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

At Natural Resources Department, Michelle Apman serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal within Osd HR Section Heads. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,599. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Heidi Fredeen

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,597
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$66,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,597
Hire date
2011-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heidi Fredeen works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Heidi earned $66,597 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Francine Rahne

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2012-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Francine Rahne serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal within Pat-Ne Region-Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,596. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Corrine Stille

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
Enforcement - Asst Director
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
1985-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Corrine Stille is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Assistant Director. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,596. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Samantha Sturman Dahl

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
EcoWaters Section Heads
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2024-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Samantha Sturman Dahl works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $66,596 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Vicki Kachelmeier

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
PAT-South Reg-Leadership Team
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Vicki Kachelmeier works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Natural Resources Department within Pat-South Reg-Leadership Team. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Vicki earned $66,596 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Julie Nelson

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
F&W Director Staff
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2021-11-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Julie Nelson serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal within F&W Director Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,596. They are represented by Clerical.

Leatha Lamers

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-LeadershipTeam
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2012-07-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leatha Lamers is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-Leadershipteam. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,596. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Cody Burke

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,594
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew Supervisors
Base pay
$62,803
Overtime
$2,926
Other pay
$866
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,594
Hire date
2022-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Cody Burke is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew Supervisors. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,594. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kyle Haugen

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,551
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$35,939
Overtime
$27,643
Other pay
$2,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,551
Hire date
2010-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kyle Haugen is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,551. They are represented by Service.

Eric Miller

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,531
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 ARm Staff
Base pay
$65,899
Overtime
$632
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,531
Hire date
2024-03-20
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
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

Eric Miller is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,531. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wade Sandstrom

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,483
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nursery Staff2
Base pay
$66,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,483
Hire date
2001-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Wade Sandstrom holds the role of State Program Administrative at Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nursery Staff2. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,483. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Carrow

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,483
Sub-department
Fish-Reg 1 Staff
Base pay
$66,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,483
Hire date
2014-06-02
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
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

Ryan Carrow works as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-Reg 1 Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $66,483 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Boman

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,477
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay
$66,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,477
Hire date
2016-05-16
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
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

Melissa Boman is a Nr Specialist Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,477. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nettie Cole

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$66,473
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Staff
Base pay
$64,373
Overtime
$921
Other pay
$1,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,473
Hire date
2011-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nettie Cole works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Nettie earned $66,473 in 2024. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Ashley Zidon

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,409
Sub-department
L&M Transactions
Base pay
$66,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,409
Hire date
2021-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Ashley Zidon is a Planning Director State at Natural Resources Department within L&M Transactions. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,409. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Beyeler

Mineland Reclamation Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,341
Sub-department
L&M Reclam Research & Support
Base pay
$65,592
Overtime
$734
Other pay
$15
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,341
Hire date
2023-10-16
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
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, Jonathan Beyeler serves as a Mineland Reclamation Specialist Senior within L&M Reclam Research & Support. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,341. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shelley Kohlhaas

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,279
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 2
Base pay
$64,631
Overtime
$1,248
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,279
Hire date
1989-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Shelley Kohlhaas holds the role of Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,279. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jodi Ericksrud

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,252
Sub-department
F&W Purchasing
Base pay
$66,228
Overtime
$24
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,252
Hire date
2023-10-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jodi Ericksrud serves as a Accounting Technician within F&W Purchasing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,252. Union affiliation: Technical.

David Bjelland

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,244
Sub-department
F&W Purchasing
Base pay
$66,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,244
Hire date
2004-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pope

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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

David Bjelland works as a Accounting Technician for Natural Resources Department within F&W Purchasing. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. David earned $66,244 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Rita Lahtonen

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,244
Sub-department
FOR Admn Bus Mgt
Base pay
$66,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,244
Hire date
2003-02-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rita Lahtonen works as a Accounting Technician for Natural Resources Department within For Admn Bus Management. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Rita earned $66,244 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Jacob Coombs

Automotive Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,227
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Equipment
Base pay
$63,804
Overtime
$1,899
Other pay
$524
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,227
Hire date
2014-07-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Coombs is a Automotive Mechanic at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Equipment. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,227. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

John Palmer

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,142
Sub-department
Temperance River
Base pay
$63,437
Overtime
$2,052
Other pay
$653
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,142
Hire date
2023-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

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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

John Palmer holds the role of Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Temperance River. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,142. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Douglas Leung

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,120
Sub-department
OSD OP Business Services
Base pay
$66,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,120
Hire date
2024-07-17
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, Douglas Leung serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Osd Op Business Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,120. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristopher Ryan

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,085
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Frontenac Asst
Base pay
$60,223
Overtime
$4,374
Other pay
$1,487
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,085
Hire date
2022-06-13
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.05
Work county
Goodhue

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristopher Ryan holds the role of Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Frontenac Assistant. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a intermittent, 0.05 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,085. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Timothy Swanson

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,968
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Spicer Staff
Base pay
$62,518
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,968
Hire date
2014-05-21
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
Kandiyohi

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

Timothy Swanson holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Spicer Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,968. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Babb

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$65,958
Sub-department
PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay
$65,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$66
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,958
Hire date
2011-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Robert Babb serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,958. They are represented by Technical.

Margaret Gross

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,863
Sub-department
WL-R2BrainerdShallowLakesStaff
Base pay
$65,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,863
Hire date
2011-05-06
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
Cottonwood

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

Margaret Gross works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2Brainerdshallowlakesstaff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Margaret earned $65,863 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Gustafson

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,845
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$3,780
Other pay
$474
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,845
Hire date
2006-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Aitkin

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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

Nancy Gustafson is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,845. They are represented by Clerical.

Joelle Mushel

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,793
Sub-department
F&W Stream Habitat Staff
Base pay
$64,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,277
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,793
Hire date
2020-04-01
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
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

Joelle Mushel is a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within F&W Stream Habitat Staff. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,793. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jesse Tschanz

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,768
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Asst
Base pay
$64,929
Overtime
$624
Other pay
$216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,768
Hire date
2024-03-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jesse Tschanz works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Jesse earned $65,768 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Scott Dowzak

Nr Parks & Trails Equipment Oper/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$65,733
Sub-department
PAT R2B Tower Staff
Base pay
$65,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,733
Hire date
2000-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Scott Dowzak serves as a Nr Parks & Trails Equipment Oper within Pat R2B Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,733. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Heather Broughten

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,668
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$65,546
Overtime
$97
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,668
Hire date
2022-02-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heather Broughten is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,668. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Bethany Johnson

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,664
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$64,975
Overtime
$488
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,664
Hire date
2021-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bethany Johnson works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Bethany earned $65,664 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Timothy Martin

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$65,651
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$65,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,651
Hire date
2017-08-23
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, 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, Timothy Martin serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,651. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.