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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 16

Koleby Dingmann

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,184
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12
Base pay
$96,566
Overtime
$8,618
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,184
Hire date
2019-01-07
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

Koleby Dingmann is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,184. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Peter Holt

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,160
Sub-department
OSD OP Data & Performance Mgmt
Base pay
$105,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,160
Hire date
2010-06-10
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, Peter Holt serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Osd Op Data & Performance Management. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,160. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Lattimore

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,159
Sub-department
OSD MR Equipment & Operations
Base pay
$105,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,159
Hire date
2011-03-02
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
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

Thomas Lattimore holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Equipment & Operations. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,159. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alice Remillard

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,076
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3
Base pay
$105,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,076
Hire date
2003-08-18
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

Alice Remillard is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,076. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Steven Grove

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,987
Sub-department
FOR Protection Excess Property
Base pay
$76,156
Overtime
$28,542
Other pay
$289
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,987
Hire date
1994-04-11
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
Pine

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

Steven Grove works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Excess Property. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Steven earned $104,987 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Martin

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,961
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land Staff
Base pay
$104,961
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,961
Hire date
2008-01-23
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

Michelle Martin works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within For Mgt State Land Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Michelle earned $104,961 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bridget Toskey

Executive Assistant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,942
Sub-department
Deputy Commissioner
Base pay
$104,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,942
Hire date
2024-01-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bridget Toskey holds the role of Executive Assistant at Natural Resources Department within Deputy Commissioner. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,942. They are represented by Manager.

David Wilson

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,878
Sub-department
FOR Resources Council Staff
Base pay
$104,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,878
Hire date
1997-03-18
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

David Wilson holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Resources Council Staff. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,878. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hudson Ledeen

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,619
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6
Base pay
$85,502
Overtime
$18,801
Other pay
$316
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,619
Hire date
2019-05-28
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

Hudson Ledeen holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,619. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jill Pohjonen

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,596
Sub-department
ECO Waters Floodplain Modeling
Base pay
$104,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,596
Hire date
1999-05-07
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

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, Jill Pohjonen serves as a Hydrologist 3 within Eco Waters Floodplain Modeling. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,596. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Tappan

Human Resources Consultant 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,559
Sub-department
OSD HR Investigators
Base pay
$104,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,559
Hire date
1997-02-19
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

At Natural Resources Department, Erin Tappan serves as a Human Resources Consultant 1 within Osd HR Investigators. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,559. They are represented by Confidential.

Robert Baden

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,558
Sub-department
WL-R1 Detroit Lakes
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,479
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,558
Hire date
2002-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Robert Baden serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R1 Detroit Lakes. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,558. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Aaron Larson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,497
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5
Base pay
$96,421
Overtime
$8,076
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,497
Hire date
2016-05-20
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

Aaron Larson holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,497. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Benjamin Lang

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,441
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$5,666
Other pay
$4,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,441
Hire date
2004-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Benjamin Lang works as a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $104,441 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jeffrey Busse

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$104,394
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land Staff
Base pay
$104,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,394
Hire date
2005-05-18
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jeffrey Busse serves as a Nr Program Consultant within For Mgt State Land Staff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $104,394. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Peters

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$104,386
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$104,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,386
Hire date
2013-11-06
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Emily Peters is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Rare Resources. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $104,386. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Ritzinger

Construction Proj Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,320
Sub-department
OSD MR Regional Engineers
Base pay
$103,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$710
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,320
Hire date
2016-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Brian Ritzinger is a Construction Proj Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Regional Engineers. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,320. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Calie Cook

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,301
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9
Base pay
$96,398
Overtime
$7,162
Other pay
$742
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,301
Hire date
2018-12-19
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

Calie Cook holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,301. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Tyler Gangelhoff

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,292
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Asst
Base pay
$100,672
Overtime
$876
Other pay
$2,745
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,292
Hire date
2000-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

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

Tyler Gangelhoff works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Assistant. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $104,292 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Coby Fontes

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,135
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$88,906
Overtime
$14,982
Other pay
$247
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,135
Hire date
2022-05-31
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

Coby Fontes holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,135. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Douglas Franke

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,126
Sub-department
WL-R1 Thief River
Base pay
$101,030
Overtime
$657
Other pay
$2,440
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,126
Hire date
2001-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

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

Douglas Franke works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Thief River. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Douglas earned $104,126 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Nicholas Schwaegerl

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,088
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-LeadershipTeam
Base pay
$104,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,088
Hire date
2008-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

Nicholas Schwaegerl works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-Leadershipteam. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $104,088 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Kraig Kiger

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,024
Sub-department
F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay
$71,731
Overtime
$4,898
Other pay
$27,396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,024
Hire date
2005-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kraig Kiger serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within F&W Recruitment/Retention. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennie Skancke

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$104,018
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$103,277
Overtime
$741
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,018
Hire date
2012-10-24
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

Jennie Skancke is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Rare Resources. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,018. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Carlisle

Nr Forestry Grnd Support Ldwkr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,973
Sub-department
FOR Protection Fire Mgt
Base pay
$74,137
Overtime
$26,742
Other pay
$3,094
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,973
Hire date
1985-07-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Carlisle works as a Nr Forestry Grnd Support Ldwkr for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Fire Mgt. Hired in 1985, they have about 40 years of service as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $103,973 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Stephen Piepgras

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,911
Sub-department
WL-R3 Mille Lacs
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$389
Other pay
$2,443
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,911
Hire date
1999-02-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

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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

Stephen Piepgras is a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Mille Lacs. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $103,911. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Taylor Scott

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$103,803
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wild River Asst
Base pay
$93,729
Overtime
$3,911
Other pay
$6,163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,803
Hire date
1991-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

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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

Taylor Scott holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Wild River Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,803. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Katy Mccann

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,704
Sub-department
OSD OMB Business Services
Base pay
$103,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,704
Hire date
2011-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Katy Mccann serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Osd Omb Business Services. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,704. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Curt Westerman

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,663
Sub-department
FOR SFRMP
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$5,481
Other pay
$447
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,663
Hire date
2003-11-05
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

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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

Curt Westerman works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within For Sfrmp. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Curt earned $103,663 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeff Tillma

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,598
Sub-department
F&W Pol Plng & Acq Programs
Base pay
$103,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,598
Hire date
1997-09-08
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
Itasca

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

Jeff Tillma holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within F&W Police Plng & Acq Programs. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,598. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Harrison

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,571
Sub-department
FOR Wildlfire PreventionPermit
Base pay
$90,455
Overtime
$12,987
Other pay
$129
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,571
Hire date
2010-05-19
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

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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, Karen Harrison serves as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist within For Wildlfire Preventionpermit. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,571. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cory Goldsworthy

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,560
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$49
Other pay
$2,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,560
Hire date
2006-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Cory Goldsworthy works as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Cory earned $103,560 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Beaulin Liddell

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,525
Sub-department
WL-R3 Little Falls
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,447
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,525
Hire date
1998-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Beaulin Liddell works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Little Falls. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Beaulin earned $103,525 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jean-Paul Lipton

Building Maintenance Supervisor 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,520
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Const Crew
Base pay
$101,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,520
Hire date
2002-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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

At Natural Resources Department, Jean-Paul Lipton serves as a Building Maintenance Supervisor 2 within Fish-R1 Const Crew. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,520. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Ryan Doorenbos

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,511
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Windom
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,511
Hire date
1999-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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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

Ryan Doorenbos holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Windom. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,511. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

James Labarre

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,511
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-District 3
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,511
Hire date
1995-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, James Labarre serves as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails within Pat-Ne Region-District 3. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,511. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Keith Reeves

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,508
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Tower
Base pay
$101,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,508
Hire date
1990-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

At Natural Resources Department, Keith Reeves serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries within Fish-R2 Tower. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,508. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Daryl Ellison

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,508
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro West
Base pay
$101,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,508
Hire date
1993-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Scott

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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

Daryl Ellison is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro West. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $103,508. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Greggory Root

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,323
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$103,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,323
Hire date
2016-10-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

At Natural Resources Department, Greggory Root serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,323. They are represented by Manager.

Michael Palmer

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,226
Sub-department
FOR Wildlfire PreventionPermit
Base pay
$73,300
Overtime
$26,121
Other pay
$3,804
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,226
Hire date
2015-08-03
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

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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

Michael Palmer works as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist for Natural Resources Department within For Wildlfire Preventionpermit. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $103,226 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.