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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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Megan Eiting

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,911
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Staff
Base pay
$81,264
Overtime
$3,597
Other pay
$6,050
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,911
Hire date
2008-09-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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, Megan Eiting serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Hibbing Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,911. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Borchardt

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,894
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential
Base pay
$90,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,894
Hire date
2014-04-09
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

Nicholas Borchardt works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $90,894 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Isaiah Tolo

Bacteriologist Supervisor 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,811
Sub-department
F&W Program-Fisheries
Base pay
$90,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,811
Hire date
2021-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Natural Resources Department, Isaiah Tolo serves as a Bacteriologist Supervisor 2 within F&W Program-Fisheries. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,811. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Robert Rabasco

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,794
Sub-department
F&W Contract Specialists
Base pay
$90,733
Overtime
$61
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,794
Hire date
2002-10-23
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
Crow Wing

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

Robert Rabasco is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within F&W Contract Specialists. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,794. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Olds

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,765
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$77,069
Overtime
$5,254
Other pay
$8,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,765
Hire date
1995-03-27
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Daniel Olds serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within For Protection Air Operations Staff. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,765. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Lauer

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,756
Sub-department
Fish-R4
Base pay
$27,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,756
Hire date
1985-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Lauer works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years) as a full-time employee. John earned $90,756 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Joseph Blake

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,668
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$70,148
Overtime
$16,209
Other pay
$4,311
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,668
Hire date
2015-08-12
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
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

Joseph Blake works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $90,668 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Holly Johnson

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,667
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$90,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,667
Hire date
2013-10-09
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

At Natural Resources Department, Holly Johnson serves as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,667. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Grace Loppnow

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,667
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$90,535
Overtime
$131
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,667
Hire date
2021-08-02
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

At Natural Resources Department, Grace Loppnow serves as a Planning Director State within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,667. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Duffey

Education Consultant 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,660
Sub-department
FOR Leg Affairs & Outreach
Base pay
$90,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,660
Hire date
1992-06-30
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

Laura Duffey works as a Education Consultant 1 for Natural Resources Department within For Leg Affairs & Outreach. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. Laura earned $90,660 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keylor Andrews

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$90,597
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$90,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,597
Hire date
2010-05-03
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

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

At Natural Resources Department, Keylor Andrews serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within Eco Waters Rare Resources. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,597. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Hansen

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$90,597
Sub-department
F&W Program-Fisheries
Base pay
$90,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,597
Hire date
2016-02-01
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jonathan Hansen works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within F&W Program-Fisheries. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $90,597 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin West

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,593
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork
Base pay
$87,847
Overtime
$1,046
Other pay
$1,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,593
Hire date
2013-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Benjamin West works as a Nr Forestry Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $90,593 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Nicole Tefft

Human Resources Consultant 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,554
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$90,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,554
Hire date
2017-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Nicole Tefft works as a Human Resources Consultant 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $90,554 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Elizabeth Scherber

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,534
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$90,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,534
Hire date
2017-11-06
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

At Natural Resources Department, Elizabeth Scherber serves as a Nr Program Consultant within Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,534. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valerie Mcclannahan

Nr Forestry Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,461
Sub-department
For Cfm
Base pay
$88,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,742
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,461
Hire date
2016-02-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

At Natural Resources Department, Valerie Mcclannahan serves as a Nr Forestry Program Supervisor within For Cfm. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,461. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Donna Edelman

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,446
Sub-department
FOR Admn Bus Mgt
Base pay
$68,792
Overtime
$20,252
Other pay
$1,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,446
Hire date
1994-06-14
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

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, Donna Edelman serves as a Accounting Officer Senior within For Admn Bus Management. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,446. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Fitzpatrick

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,427
Sub-department
WL-R1 Res Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$90,413
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,427
Hire date
2019-04-24
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
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

Megan Fitzpatrick is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,427. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brent Beste

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,427
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$90,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,427
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Brent Beste serves as a Planner Principal State within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,427. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ellen Fielding

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,367
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$90,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,367
Hire date
2017-05-30
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
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, Ellen Fielding serves as a Hydrologist 2 within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,367. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Sawtelle

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$90,329
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Blue Mounds Asst
Base pay
$89,242
Overtime
$866
Other pay
$221
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,329
Hire date
1994-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rock

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

Thomas Sawtelle works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Blue Mounds Assistant. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $90,329 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Pamela Arndt

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$90,315
Sub-department
L&M Regional Supv
Base pay
$90,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,315
Hire date
2008-04-02
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
Beltrami

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, Pamela Arndt serves as a Realty Specialist Senior within L&M Regional Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,315. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Vanwagner

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,304
Sub-department
L & M Survey Staff/Supv
Base pay
$90,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,304
Hire date
2011-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Kyle Vanwagner is a Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L & M Survey Staff/Supv. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,304. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Philip Nasby

Nr Area Supervisor T & W/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$90,274
Sub-department
PAT R4B Windom Supv
Base pay
$43,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,274
Hire date
1988-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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

Philip Nasby is a Nr Area Supervisor T & W at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4B Windom Supervisor. Hired in 1988, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $90,274. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Donald Ramsden

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,215
Sub-department
WL-R3 SE Ops Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$635
Other pay
$1,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,215
Hire date
1986-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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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

Donald Ramsden works as a Nr Specialist Senior Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Se Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years as a full-time employee. Donald earned $90,215 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Angela Yuska

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,213
Sub-department
FOR R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$87,883
Overtime
$637
Other pay
$1,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,213
Hire date
2007-07-17
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
Fillmore

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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

Angela Yuska is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Lake City Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,213. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Ebert

Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,165
Sub-department
FOR Policy & Govt Affairs
Base pay
$90,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,165
Hire date
2021-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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

Sarah Ebert holds the role of Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For Policy & Government Affairs. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,165. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

David Schiltz

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,136
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Staff
Base pay
$88,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,643
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,136
Hire date
2018-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

David Schiltz is a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,136. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Zothman

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,121
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Asst
Base pay
$90,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,121
Hire date
2016-07-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

At Natural Resources Department, David Zothman serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal within Pat-R1 Itasca Assistant. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,121. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Shawn Fritcher

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,116
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Resource Staff
Base pay
$86,466
Overtime
$1,936
Other pay
$1,714
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,116
Hire date
2000-09-06
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
Winona

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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

Shawn Fritcher holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Resource Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,116. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Rickaby

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,077
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Staff
Base pay
$78,243
Overtime
$8,334
Other pay
$3,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,077
Hire date
2011-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Marshall

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Rebecca Rickaby serves as a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor within For R1 Warroad Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,077. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Emma Wehking

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,057
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16
Base pay
$77,894
Overtime
$12,163
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,057
Hire date
2023-11-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Emma Wehking holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,057. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Andrew Kett

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,056
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Staff
Base pay
$87,761
Overtime
$2,279
Other pay
$15
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,056
Hire date
2002-01-14
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Andrew Kett serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R2 Sandstone Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,056. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Madison Rogers

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,905
Sub-department
ECO Waters Floodplain Modeling
Base pay
$89,905
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,905
Hire date
2014-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Madison Rogers works as a Engineer Senior for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Floodplain Modeling. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Madison earned $89,905 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Adam Larson

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,905
Sub-department
L&M Engineering & Development
Base pay
$89,905
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,905
Hire date
2021-12-22
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

At Natural Resources Department, Adam Larson serves as a Engineering Specialist within L&M Engineering & Development. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,905. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kevin Mcdonnell

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,699
Sub-department
Fish - Habitat
Base pay
$89,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,699
Hire date
2023-11-22
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

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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, Kevin Mcdonnell serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Fish - Habitat. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,699. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vanessa Baratta-Person

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$89,633
Sub-department
ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay
$89,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,633
Hire date
2013-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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, 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, Vanessa Baratta-Person serves as a Hydrologist 3 within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,633. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Pitt

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,596
Sub-department
WL-R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$87,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,713
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,596
Hire date
2012-05-02
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
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, Justin Pitt serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Wl within Wl-R1 Park Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,596. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Bell

Management Analyst 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,581
Sub-department
FOR Protection Staff
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$4,684
Other pay
$104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,581
Hire date
2013-11-25
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

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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, Lisa Bell serves as a Management Analyst 3 within For Protection Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,581. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Blankenheim

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,581
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,581
Hire date
2005-05-02
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
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

Joshua Blankenheim works as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $89,581 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.