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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
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

$13$144,593+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 2

Timothy Oland

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$158,047
Sub-department
FOR Protection Excess Property
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$59,377
Other pay
$936
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,047
Hire date
1996-04-28
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

Timothy Oland is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Excess Property. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $158,047. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Troy Richards

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$157,535
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1
Base pay
$139,206
Overtime
$8,556
Other pay
$9,773
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,535
Hire date
2007-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Troy Richards serves as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement within Enforcement-Reg 1. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,535. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jason Peterson

Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$157,290
Sub-department
Enforcement-Region 3 Manager
Base pay
$157,290
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,290
Hire date
1996-03-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
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
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Peterson works as a Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Region 3 Manager. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Jason earned $157,290 in 2025. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Dustin Miller

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$156,984
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4
Base pay
$139,234
Overtime
$8,069
Other pay
$9,681
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,984
Hire date
2015-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dustin Miller is a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $156,984. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Judith Schmidt

Nr Assistant Division Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$156,842
Sub-department
Operations Services Division
Base pay
$152,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,886
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,842
Hire date
1984-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Judith Schmidt works as a Nr Assistant Division Director for Natural Resources Department within Operations Services Division. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years as a full-time employee. Judith earned $156,842 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Todd Langevin

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$156,717
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3
Base pay
$139,271
Overtime
$9,348
Other pay
$8,098
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,717
Hire date
2006-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Todd Langevin serves as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement within Enforcement-Reg 3. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,717. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jason Jensen

Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$156,612
Sub-department
Enforcement-Air Support
Base pay
$119,090
Overtime
$37,521
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,612
Hire date
1991-10-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Jason Jensen works as a Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Air Support. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. Jason earned $156,612 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Thephong Le

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$156,429
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14
Base pay
$119,522
Overtime
$36,907
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,429
Hire date
1998-03-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Thephong Le is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $156,429. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

James Melander

Building Maintenance Supervisor 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$155,799
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Construction Crew Supv
Base pay
$88,293
Overtime
$4,379
Other pay
$63,127
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,799
Hire date
1987-03-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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

At Natural Resources Department, James Melander serves as a Building Maintenance Supervisor 2 within Fish-R3 Construction Crew Supervisor. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,799. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Wayne Hatlestad

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$155,545
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4
Base pay
$139,277
Overtime
$8,188
Other pay
$8,080
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,545
Hire date
2001-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Wayne Hatlestad serves as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement within Enforcement-Reg 4. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,545. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Bret Grundmeier

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$155,349
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2
Base pay
$139,222
Overtime
$10,681
Other pay
$5,446
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,349
Hire date
1999-01-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Aitkin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bret Grundmeier works as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Bret earned $155,349 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Eric Benjamin

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$155,034
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1
Base pay
$139,324
Overtime
$6,038
Other pay
$9,672
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,034
Hire date
2014-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Benjamin works as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Eric earned $155,034 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Aaron Kahre

Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$154,988
Sub-department
Enforcement-Central Office
Base pay
$154,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,988
Hire date
2007-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
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
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aaron Kahre is a Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Central Office. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,988. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Eric Sullivan

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$154,897
Sub-department
Enforcement - BLA
Base pay
$137,444
Overtime
$11,127
Other pay
$6,326
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,897
Hire date
2004-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Sullivan holds the role of Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Bla. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,897. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Julie Siems

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$154,712
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3
Base pay
$139,117
Overtime
$7,258
Other pay
$8,337
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,712
Hire date
2000-04-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julie Siems works as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Julie earned $154,712 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Hannah Mishler

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$154,555
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1
Base pay
$139,335
Overtime
$7,862
Other pay
$7,357
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,555
Hire date
2014-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hannah Mishler works as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Hannah earned $154,555 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jason Beckmann

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$153,591
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4
Base pay
$139,290
Overtime
$6,083
Other pay
$8,219
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,591
Hire date
2005-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Beckmann holds the role of Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,591. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Matthew Frericks

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$153,497
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2
Base pay
$144,144
Overtime
$4,795
Other pay
$4,558
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,497
Hire date
2000-06-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Frericks holds the role of Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,497. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Aaron Vande Linde

School Trust Lands Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$153,080
Sub-department
School Trust Fund Lands
Base pay
$149,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,612
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,080
Hire date
2009-01-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
2
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aaron Vande Linde works as a School Trust Lands Director for Natural Resources Department within School Trust Fund Lands. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Aaron earned $153,080 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Philip Leversedge

Nr Assistant Division Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$153,055
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Asst Director
Base pay
$149,458
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,055
Hire date
1978-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Philip Leversedge holds the role of Nr Assistant Division Director at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Asst Director. They have served since 1978 (about 47 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,055. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Andrew Arends

Nr Forestry Assistant Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$153,035
Sub-department
FOR Section Heads
Base pay
$149,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,035
Hire date
1996-09-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Arends works as a Nr Forestry Assistant Director for Natural Resources Department within For Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $153,035 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Patrick Rivers

Nr Assistant Division Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$153,027
Sub-department
F&W Director Staff
Base pay
$149,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,027
Hire date
1993-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patrick Rivers is a Nr Assistant Division Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $153,027. They are represented by Manager.

Aaron Vande Linde

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$152,670
Sub-department
DNR Government Relations
Base pay
$150,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,411
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,670
Hire date
2009-01-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Aaron Vande Linde works as a Nr Program Manager for Natural Resources Department within Dnr Government Relations. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Aaron earned $152,670 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Mathew Olinger

Human Resources Director 5/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$152,221
Sub-department
OSD Human Resources
Base pay
$148,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,891
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,221
Hire date
1998-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Mathew Olinger serves as a Human Resources Director 5 within Osd Human Resources. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,221. Union affiliation: Manager.

Leah Kampa

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$151,984
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3
Base pay
$136,279
Overtime
$9,040
Other pay
$6,665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,984
Hire date
2010-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leah Kampa works as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. Leah earned $151,984 in 2025. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Cheryl Kelley-Dobie

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$150,842
Sub-department
L&M Asst Directors
Base pay
$147,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,842
Hire date
2001-02-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Cheryl Kelley-Dobie serves as a Nr Program Manager within L&M Assistant Directors. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,842. Union affiliation: Manager.

Melissa Kuskie

Nr Assistant Division Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$150,542
Sub-department
EcoWaters Section Heads
Base pay
$146,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,542
Hire date
2013-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melissa Kuskie holds the role of Nr Assistant Division Director at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,542. They are represented by Manager.

Grant Wilson

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$149,458
Sub-department
F&W Pol Plng & Acq Programs
Base pay
$149,458
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,458
Hire date
1999-06-14
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, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Grant Wilson holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Police Plng & Acq Programs. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,458. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

David Schottenbauer

Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$149,435
Sub-department
Enforcement-Safety Training
Base pay
$112,425
Overtime
$37,010
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,435
Hire date
2000-01-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

David Schottenbauer holds the role of Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,435. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Donald Murray

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$149,372
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6
Base pay
$88,869
Overtime
$19,536
Other pay
$40,968
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,372
Hire date
1997-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Donald Murray holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,372. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Wanda Dahlhoff

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$149,276
Sub-department
OSD Region 4 Manager
Base pay
$71,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$78,046
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,276
Hire date
1981-08-22
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

Wanda Dahlhoff works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Region 4 Manager. They have served since 1981 (about 44 years) as a full-time employee. Wanda earned $149,276 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Darrin Kittelson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$148,442
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5
Base pay
$105,989
Overtime
$40,625
Other pay
$1,828
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,442
Hire date
2002-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Darrin Kittelson is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $148,442. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Philip Mohs

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$147,032
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3
Base pay
$119,184
Overtime
$20,886
Other pay
$6,962
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,032
Hire date
2015-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
31
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Philip Mohs works as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Philip earned $147,032 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Scott Roemhildt

Nr Regional Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$146,408
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 4
Base pay
$142,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,443
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,408
Hire date
2003-08-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Roemhildt is a Nr Regional Director at Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 4. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $146,408. Union affiliation: Manager.

Michelle Patten

Nr Regional Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$146,241
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 2
Base pay
$142,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,263
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,241
Hire date
1996-03-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michelle Patten is a Nr Regional Director at Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 2. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $146,241. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Corey Wiebusch

Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$145,785
Sub-department
Enforcement-Safety Training
Base pay
$108,898
Overtime
$35,049
Other pay
$1,837
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,785
Hire date
2006-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Corey Wiebusch holds the role of Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,785. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Todd Vanderweyst

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$145,112
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11
Base pay
$106,014
Overtime
$38,793
Other pay
$306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,112
Hire date
2000-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Todd Vanderweyst serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,112. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

James Guida

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$144,854
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9
Base pay
$106,022
Overtime
$37,643
Other pay
$1,189
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,854
Hire date
2001-03-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

James Guida is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,854. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joel Heyn

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$144,687
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18
Base pay
$106,020
Overtime
$38,535
Other pay
$132
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,687
Hire date
1997-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Joel Heyn holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,687. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chad Thesing

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$144,593
Sub-department
Enforcement Programs
Base pay
$126,360
Overtime
$13,909
Other pay
$4,323
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,593
Hire date
2006-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Chad Thesing serves as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement within Enforcement Programs. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,593. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.