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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 13

Joseph Brown

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,939
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$282
Other pay
$3,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,939
Hire date
2004-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

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

Joseph Brown works as a Nr Forestry Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Rochester. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $111,939 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jerome Conlon

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,865
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4
Base pay
$111,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,865
Hire date
2003-01-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Jerome Conlon serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Osd Mr Region 4. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,865. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Nicholas Snavely

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,822
Sub-department
WL-R1 Fergus Falls
Base pay
$99,030
Overtime
$3,993
Other pay
$8,799
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,822
Hire date
2007-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Nicholas Snavely works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Fergus Falls. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $111,822 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Victoria Griffith

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,760
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10
Base pay
$92,834
Overtime
$18,926
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,760
Hire date
2016-09-07
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

Victoria Griffith is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,760. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Emily Peters

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,674
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Acq & Development
Base pay
$111,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,674
Hire date
2013-11-06
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Emily Peters works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Acq & Development. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Emily earned $111,674 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Steven Cordts

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$111,633
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$92,832
Overtime
$5,731
Other pay
$13,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,633
Hire date
2003-10-22
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
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Steven Cordts is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $111,633. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erik Anthonisen

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,597
Sub-department
EcoWaters R1 RM Staff
Base pay
$111,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,597
Hire date
2009-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Erik Anthonisen works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R1 Rm Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Erik earned $111,597 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christa Maxwell

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$111,475
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-Operations
Base pay
$111,475
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,475
Hire date
1995-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Christa Maxwell serves as a Nr Supervisor within Pat-Ne Region-Operations. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,475. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Thor Pakosz

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,408
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$6,437
Other pay
$17,083
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,408
Hire date
2000-09-27
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
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

Thor Pakosz is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,408. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Kieweg

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,403
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$111,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,403
Hire date
2013-08-12
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heather Kieweg is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,403. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Angela Warren

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,389
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$106,030
Overtime
$5,359
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,389
Hire date
2006-02-08
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

Angela Warren is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,389. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Froyum

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,321
Sub-department
FOR R3 Lake City Asst
Base pay
$84,285
Overtime
$16,568
Other pay
$10,468
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,321
Hire date
2016-08-01
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
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, Jacob Froyum serves as a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor within For R3 Lake City Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,321. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Christopher Gronewold

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,290
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land Staff
Base pay
$94,624
Overtime
$7,287
Other pay
$9,379
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,290
Hire date
2009-06-25
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

Christopher Gronewold works as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within For Mgt State Land Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $111,290 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Annette Kyllo

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$111,271
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18
Base pay
$90,767
Overtime
$20,249
Other pay
$255
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,271
Hire date
2015-07-08
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Annette Kyllo works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Annette earned $111,271 in 2024. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Wade Mapes

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,237
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$4,744
Other pay
$15,469
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,237
Hire date
2006-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

Source-specific fields

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

Wade Mapes is a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Rochester. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,237. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gerda Nordquist

Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,170
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,170
Hire date
1990-01-03
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

Gerda Nordquist is a Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,170. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Lacy Levine

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,136
Sub-department
EcoWaters Ecosystem Mgt & Prot
Base pay
$111,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,136
Hire date
2017-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Lacy Levine is a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Ecosystem Mgt & Prot. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,136. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Nicholas Baum

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,081
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4
Base pay
$96,400
Overtime
$14,681
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,081
Hire date
2017-04-21
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

Nicholas Baum works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $111,081 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jason Abraham

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,032
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$108,698
Overtime
$420
Other pay
$1,914
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,032
Hire date
1996-10-21
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

Jason Abraham works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. Jason earned $111,032 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Struffert

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$111,001
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11
Base pay
$92,997
Overtime
$18,005
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,001
Hire date
2008-07-07
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, Andrew Struffert serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,001. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jill Townley

Administrative Planning Director St/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,989
Sub-department
EcoWaters Cons Assist & Reg
Base pay
$110,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,989
Hire date
2012-10-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
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, Jill Townley serves as a Administrative Planning Director St within Ecowaters Cons Assist & Reg. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,989. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Dennis Reindl

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$110,956
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-Operations
Base pay
$103,254
Overtime
$2,000
Other pay
$5,701
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,956
Hire date
2006-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dennis Reindl works as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-Operations. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Dennis earned $110,956 in 2024. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Allen Lego

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,925
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Carlos
Base pay
$107,280
Overtime
$1,254
Other pay
$2,390
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,925
Hire date
2001-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Douglas

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

Allen Lego holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Carlos. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,925. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Michelle Furukawa

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,837
Sub-department
OSD OP Policy & Planning
Base pay
$110,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,837
Hire date
2003-07-28
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
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, Michelle Furukawa serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Osd Op Policy & Planning. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,837. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Craig Schultz

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,667
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$10,847
Other pay
$11,931
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,667
Hire date
2007-01-08
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
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

Craig Schultz works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Craig earned $110,667 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joel Lemberg

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,627
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$1,870
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,627
Hire date
2001-04-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

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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

Joel Lemberg works as a Nr Forestry Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Joel earned $110,627 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Benjamin Schaefer

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,388
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops - Bemidji
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$12,560
Other pay
$94
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,388
Hire date
2008-02-06
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
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, Benjamin Schaefer serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within L&M Regional Ops - Bemidji. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,388. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Ziegler

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,372
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11
Base pay
$92,997
Overtime
$17,376
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,372
Hire date
2015-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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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

Chad Ziegler works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Chad earned $110,372 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Tou Vang

Nr Specialist 3 Co Community Liaison/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,363
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14
Base pay
$93,844
Overtime
$16,520
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,363
Hire date
2007-12-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

At Natural Resources Department, Tou Vang serves as a Nr Specialist 3 Co Community Liaison within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,363. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Thor Nelson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,249
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16
Base pay
$105,987
Overtime
$4,262
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,249
Hire date
2006-02-08
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

Thor Nelson works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Thor earned $110,249 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Carter

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,229
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential
Base pay
$110,229
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,229
Hire date
2022-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Matthew Carter works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $110,229 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Emily Douvier

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,196
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3
Base pay
$96,405
Overtime
$13,211
Other pay
$580
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,196
Hire date
2018-07-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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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

Emily Douvier is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,196. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brian Nelson

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$110,132
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Buffalo River
Base pay
$97,964
Overtime
$4,460
Other pay
$7,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,132
Hire date
1997-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clay

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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

Brian Nelson holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Buffalo River. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,132. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Nicholas Abel

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,833
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$17,446
Other pay
$4,499
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,833
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
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

Nicholas Abel holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,833. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Huseby

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,827
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land Staff
Base pay
$97,712
Overtime
$7,186
Other pay
$4,928
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,827
Hire date
2007-09-18
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
Aitkin

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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

Matthew Huseby is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Mgt State Land Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,827. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lindsey Shartell

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,826
Sub-department
WL-R2
Base pay
$109,826
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,826
Hire date
2013-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lindsey Shartell holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,826. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sean Sisler

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,801
Sub-department
F&W Program-Fisheries
Base pay
$108,908
Overtime
$210
Other pay
$683
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,801
Hire date
2007-02-07
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

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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, Sean Sisler serves as a Nr Program Consultant within F&W Program-Fisheries. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,801. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Curtis Jepson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,744
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$93,140
Overtime
$16,604
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,744
Hire date
2020-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

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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

Curtis Jepson works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Trainee Program. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Curtis earned $109,744 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cory Netland

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,717
Sub-department
WL-R4 Willmar/Redwood Falls
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$2,012
Other pay
$6,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,717
Hire date
2012-02-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Cory Netland serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R4 Willmar/Redwood Falls. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,717. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Lisa Mueller

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$109,673
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Staff
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$9,840
Other pay
$5,859
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,673
Hire date
2002-01-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Lisa Mueller serves as a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor within For R2 Sandstone Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,673. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.