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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 18

Hoang Dinh

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
ECO Waters Admin Unit
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2013-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Hoang Dinh is a Management Analyst 4 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Administrative Unit. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,639. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Tidemann

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants Staff
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
1998-12-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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 Tidemann holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Grants Staff. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Splett

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants & Budget
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2023-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Mark Splett holds the role of Management Analyst 4 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Grants & Budget. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,639. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Henry Mccann

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
FOR SFRMP
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2021-06-21
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

Henry Mccann is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within For Sfrmp. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Clark

Architect 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
OSD MR Architects
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2015-04-09
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, Richard Clark serves as a Architect 1 within Osd Mr Architects. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,639. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Johnson

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants & Budget
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2024-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Amanda Johnson serves as a Management Analyst 4 within Osd Omb Grants & Budget. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sean Hunt

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
1989-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Sean Hunt is a Management Analyst 4 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Sopoci

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,609
Sub-department
FOR R2 Orr Asst
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$5,225
Other pay
$2,410
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,609
Hire date
1997-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

David Sopoci holds the role of Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Orr Assistant. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,609. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christian Balzer

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,582
Sub-department
WL-R2 Cloquet/Duluth
Base pay
$100,975
Overtime
$584
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,582
Hire date
1998-07-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Christian Balzer is a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Cloquet/Duluth. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,582. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Krista Jensen

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,496
Sub-department
PAT R4D Rochester Supv
Base pay
$101,021
Overtime
$375
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,496
Hire date
2002-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

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

Krista Jensen works as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R4D Rochester Supervisor. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Krista earned $101,496 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Laurinda Brown

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,494
Sub-department
F&W Policy Planning Prog Staff
Base pay
$101,103
Overtime
$391
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,494
Hire date
2003-06-02
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
Otter Tail

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

Laurinda Brown works as a Planning Director State for Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Planning Program Staff. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Laurinda earned $101,494 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Sansness

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,493
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Carlos Asst
Base pay
$99,528
Overtime
$1,540
Other pay
$425
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,493
Hire date
1999-02-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Ryan Sansness holds the role of Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Carlos Assistant. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,493. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Grace Zeller

Nr Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,483
Sub-department
Enforcement-Air Support
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$7,031
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,483
Hire date
2022-01-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Grace Zeller serves as a Nr Pilot within Enforcement-Air Support. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,483. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Voges

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,483
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Acq & Development
Base pay
$101,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,483
Hire date
2001-04-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Dawn Voges serves as a Management Analyst 4 within Pat-Co-Acq & Development. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,483. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stein Innvaer

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,468
Sub-department
WL-R4 Nicollet
Base pay
$101,176
Overtime
$292
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,468
Hire date
1999-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

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

Stein Innvaer is a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Nicollet. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,468. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Roseann Schauer

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,445
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Lake Shetek Asst
Base pay
$99,505
Overtime
$1,540
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,445
Hire date
1998-07-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Murray

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

Roseann Schauer works as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Lake Shetek Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. Roseann earned $101,445 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jennifer Westlund

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,428
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Bear Head Lake
Base pay
$99,911
Overtime
$1,168
Other pay
$350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,428
Hire date
2007-11-05
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

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, Jennifer Westlund serves as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Bear Head Lake. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,428. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Alan Dale

Land Surveyor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,365
Sub-department
L&M Survey Support
Base pay
$101,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,365
Hire date
2019-02-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Alan Dale works as a Land Surveyor Senior for Natural Resources Department within L&M Survey Support. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Alan earned $101,365 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Madeleine Skypala

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,344
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants Staff
Base pay
$101,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,344
Hire date
2017-07-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Madeleine Skypala holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Grants Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,344. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stacy Smith

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$101,333
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Acq & Development
Base pay
$99,393
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,940
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,333
Hire date
2001-12-05
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

Stacy Smith is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Acq & Development. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $101,333. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jaime Thibodeaux

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,332
Sub-department
FOR Resources Council Staff
Base pay
$101,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,332
Hire date
2012-07-18
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
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

Jaime Thibodeaux holds the role of Planning Director State at Natural Resources Department within For Resources Council Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,332. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Bergquist

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,322
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Staff
Base pay
$77,068
Overtime
$22,046
Other pay
$2,208
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,322
Hire date
2010-04-30
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

Christopher Bergquist is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Mgt Fia Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,322. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Feldt

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,256
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower
Base pay
$96,780
Overtime
$3,976
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,256
Hire date
2000-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Brian Feldt works as a Nr Forestry Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Brian earned $101,256 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sally Swenson

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,216
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Engineers
Base pay
$101,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,216
Hire date
2023-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sally Swenson holds the role of Engineer Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Engineers. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,216. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Christine Reisz

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,209
Sub-department
WL-R2 Brainerd/Aitkin
Base pay
$100,686
Overtime
$523
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,209
Hire date
2004-01-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Christine Reisz serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R2 Brainerd/Aitkin. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,209. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Andrew Tri

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,182
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$96,312
Overtime
$3,005
Other pay
$1,866
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,182
Hire date
2015-08-10
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

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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

Andrew Tri holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,182. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Doug Easthouse

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,178
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Big Bog Rec Area
Base pay
$99,927
Overtime
$1,151
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,178
Hire date
1998-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

At Natural Resources Department, Doug Easthouse serves as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails within Pat-R1 Big Bog Recreation Area. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,178. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jake Homan

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,127
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3
Base pay
$83,523
Overtime
$17,573
Other pay
$31
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,127
Hire date
2007-07-05
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jake Homan serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,127. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jeffrey Wiersma

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,123
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Glendalough
Base pay
$93,432
Overtime
$1,358
Other pay
$6,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,123
Hire date
1994-10-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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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, Jeffrey Wiersma serves as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails within Pat-R1 Glendalough. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,123. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Daniel Golner

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,100
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$101,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,100
Hire date
2012-02-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

At Natural Resources Department, Daniel Golner serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Pat-Co-Admin Services. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,100. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erik Thorson

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,090
Sub-department
WL-R1 Park Rapids
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,090
Hire date
2001-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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

Erik Thorson works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Park Rapids. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Erik earned $101,090 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Wendy Krueger

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,089
Sub-department
WL-R4 Marshall
Base pay
$100,543
Overtime
$535
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,089
Hire date
1990-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

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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, Wendy Krueger serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R4 Marshall. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,089. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

William Schuna

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,083
Sub-department
WL-R4 Talcot Lake/Slayton
Base pay
$100,450
Overtime
$633
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,083
Hire date
2000-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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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, William Schuna serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R4 Talcot Lake/Slayton. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,083. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Scott Mackenthun

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,081
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Waterville
Base pay
$101,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,081
Hire date
2003-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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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

Scott Mackenthun is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Waterville. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,081. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Nicole Hansel-Welch

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,080
Sub-department
F&W Wetland Habitat
Base pay
$101,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,080
Hire date
1994-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicole Hansel-Welch works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wetland Habitat. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $101,080 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christopher Domeier

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Ortonville
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
1987-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Big Stone

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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

Christopher Domeier is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Ortonville. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,078. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Matthew Thompson

Nr Forestry Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nurs Staff
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2023-06-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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

Matthew Thompson holds the role of Nr Forestry Program Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nurs Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,078. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Lucas Spaete

Nr Forestry Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Asst Supv
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2019-04-01
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, Lucas Spaete serves as a Nr Forestry Program Supervisor within For Mgt Fia Assistant Supervisor. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jason Langenecker

Nr Forestry Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Asst Supv
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2017-05-08
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

Jason Langenecker works as a Nr Forestry Program Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For Mgt Fia Assistant Supervisor. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Jason earned $101,078 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Amber Westerbur

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2009-02-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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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, Amber Westerbur serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.