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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

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Candi Nelson

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$65,640
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Staff
Base pay
$47,459
Overtime
$6,904
Other pay
$11,277
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,640
Hire date
2021-10-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Candi Nelson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,640. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Dawn Fredrickson

Legal Secretary Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$65,498
Sub-department
DNR General Counsel
Base pay
$65,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,498
Hire date
2005-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dawn Fredrickson is a Legal Secretary Senior at Natural Resources Department within Dnr General Counsel. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $65,498. They are represented by Clerical.

Charmayne Anderson

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,477
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$64,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,232
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,477
Hire date
2023-05-10
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
Wabasha

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

Charmayne Anderson is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lake City Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,477. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Kobberdahl

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,430
Sub-department
F&W WL Wetland Complex Staff
Base pay
$64,432
Overtime
$40
Other pay
$958
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,430
Hire date
2016-05-11
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
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

Justin Kobberdahl is a Nr Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wl Wetland Complex Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,430. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Wickstrom

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,373
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff
Base pay
$65,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,373
Hire date
2011-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Wickstrom works as a Nr Technician Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $65,373 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Meghan Armeli

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,351
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Serv-Operations
Base pay
$65,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,351
Hire date
2012-06-20
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, Meghan Armeli serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal within Pat-Co-Admin Serv-Operations. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,351. They are represented by Clerical.

Cale Ciffra

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,219
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$33,744
Overtime
$30,516
Other pay
$959
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,219
Hire date
2022-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cale Ciffra holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Operations Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,219. Union affiliation: Service.

Michael Wolf

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$65,183
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$64,236
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$947
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,183
Hire date
2012-04-27
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
Lake Of Woods

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

Michael Wolf works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Baudette Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $65,183 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Evan Becker

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,120
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$59,943
Overtime
$5,023
Other pay
$153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,120
Hire date
2016-04-04
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
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

Evan Becker is a Nr Forestry Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,120. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Mortellaro

Human Resources Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$65,115
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$65,115
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,115
Hire date
2021-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rebecca Mortellaro is a Human Resources Specialist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $65,115. Union affiliation: Confidential.

David Wilwert

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,089
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Nerstrand Big Wood
Base pay
$53,809
Overtime
$854
Other pay
$10,426
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,089
Hire date
2014-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Wilwert holds the role of Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Nerstrand Big Wood. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,089. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Hadley Boehm

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Fish Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,070
Sub-department
F&W Policy Research-Fisheries
Base pay
$64,666
Overtime
$404
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,070
Hire date
2016-01-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Hadley Boehm holds the role of Nr Program Supervisor Senior Fish Research at Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Research-Fisheries. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,070. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Joseph Weaver

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$65,017
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Resource Staff
Base pay
$63,039
Overtime
$1,955
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,017
Hire date
2016-09-01
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
Benton

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

Joseph Weaver works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Resource Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $65,017 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Bungart

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,944
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Bemidji Asst
Base pay
$63,508
Overtime
$904
Other pay
$532
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,944
Hire date
2022-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Shannon Bungart is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Bemidji Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,944. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Peter Greiner

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,924
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Asst Staff
Base pay
$52,574
Overtime
$7,973
Other pay
$4,377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,924
Hire date
2023-09-27
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

At Natural Resources Department, Peter Greiner serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R2 Hibbing Assistant Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,924. They are represented by Technical.

Christa Drake

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,919
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$64,237
Overtime
$652
Other pay
$30
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,919
Hire date
2012-10-19
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

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, Christa Drake serves as a Interpret Naturalist 2 within Pat-R1 Lake Bemidji Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,919. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathryn Buckner

Attorney 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,883
Sub-department
Enforcement-Central Office
Base pay
$64,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,883
Hire date
2024-11-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Kathryn Buckner holds the role of Attorney 2 at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Central Office. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,883. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dallas Dickerson

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,881
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$59,887
Overtime
$2,523
Other pay
$2,472
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,881
Hire date
2019-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sherburne

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

Dallas Dickerson holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,881. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Morgan Sussman

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,875
Sub-department
F&W Public Relations
Base pay
$64,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,875
Hire date
2022-02-02
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
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

Morgan Sussman holds the role of Communications Specialist 2 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Public Relations. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,875. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Byrne

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,788
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Lake Shetek Staff
Base pay
$64,300
Overtime
$489
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,788
Hire date
2005-04-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Murray

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, Thomas Byrne serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Lake Shetek Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,788. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Lisa Pearson

Hydrologist Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$64,767
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay
$62,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,762
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,767
Hire date
1997-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Lisa Pearson works as a Hydrologist Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $64,767 in 2024. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Alexandra Warzala

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,696
Sub-department
For Cfm
Base pay
$64,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,696
Hire date
2019-11-25
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

Alexandra Warzala holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Cfm. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,696. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deanna Massmann

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,678
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Glacial Lakes Staff
Base pay
$64,406
Overtime
$246
Other pay
$26
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,678
Hire date
2008-06-02
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
Pope

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

Deanna Massmann is a Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Glacial Lakes Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,678. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tricia Abrizenski

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,644
Sub-department
F&W Purchasing
Base pay
$64,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,644
Hire date
1999-03-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

At Natural Resources Department, Tricia Abrizenski serves as a Accounting Technician within F&W Purchasing. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,644. They are represented by Technical.

John Richards

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,633
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Asst Staff
Base pay
$33,388
Overtime
$24,276
Other pay
$6,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,633
Hire date
2016-03-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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

John Richards is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Assistant Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,633. Union affiliation: Service.

Valerie Fellows

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,581
Sub-department
OSD OMB Procurement Staff
Base pay
$64,486
Overtime
$96
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,581
Hire date
2019-01-02
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
Itasca

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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

Valerie Fellows is a State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Procurement Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,581. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Kosel

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,551
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$511
Other pay
$2,450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,551
Hire date
2015-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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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

Mary Kosel works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Rochester Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Mary earned $64,551 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jeffrey Buckingham

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,427
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff
Base pay
$64,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,427
Hire date
2023-04-05
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
Becker

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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

Jeffrey Buckingham is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,427. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie Thoreson

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,416
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay
$64,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,416
Hire date
2020-04-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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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, Katie Thoreson serves as a Hydrologist 1 within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,416. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ross Lindholm

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,412
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew Supervisors
Base pay
$63,623
Overtime
$725
Other pay
$64
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,412
Hire date
2014-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

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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

Ross Lindholm works as a Nr Technician Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew Supervisors. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Ross earned $64,412 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

John Giudice

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,363
Sub-department
F&W Wild Research Program
Base pay
$26,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,305
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,363
Hire date
2001-02-01
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
Anoka

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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

John Giudice works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. John earned $64,363 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kaleb Smith

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,337
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff
Base pay
$64,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,337
Hire date
2023-04-17
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
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

Kaleb Smith holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,337. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Drake

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,337
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$64,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,337
Hire date
2022-03-23
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

James Drake holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,337. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Montroy

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,269
Sub-department
WL-R4 Appleton Staff
Base pay
$64,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,269
Hire date
2011-04-15
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
Chippewa

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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

Brian Montroy works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Appleton Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Brian earned $64,269 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ethan Karppinen

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,253
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$64,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,253
Hire date
2010-06-07
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Ethan Karppinen serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,253. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Talesha Karish

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,186
Sub-department
WL-R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$63,984
Overtime
$177
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,186
Hire date
2022-07-27
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
Lake Of Woods

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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

Talesha Karish works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Baudette Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Talesha earned $64,186 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Moxley

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,158
Sub-department
OSD MR Fleet Management
Base pay
$64,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,158
Hire date
2016-03-03
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
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

Jonathan Moxley is a State Program Administrative at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Fleet Management. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,158. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gene Grell

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,132
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Asst Staff
Base pay
$62,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,827
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,132
Hire date
2012-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gene Grell holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,132. Union affiliation: Technical.

Spencer Rettler

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,070
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$64,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,070
Hire date
2021-12-22
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

Spencer Rettler holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,070. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brett Tengwall

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,053
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$62,203
Overtime
$176
Other pay
$1,674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,053
Hire date
2019-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Brett Tengwall serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat-R2 Brainerd Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,053. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.