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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 19

Russell Reisz

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
WL-R2 Brainerd/Aitkin
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2015-06-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Aitkin

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Russell Reisz serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R2 Brainerd/Aitkin. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Timothy Edgeton

Nr Area Supervisor T & W/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
PAT R3C Sauk Rapids Supv
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2009-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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, Timothy Edgeton serves as a Nr Area Supervisor T & W within Pat R3C Sauk Rapids Supervisor. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Melissa Wagner

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
Fish-R3 SE Operations
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2005-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

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

Melissa Wagner is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Se Operations. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,078. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Nathan Olson

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2004-06-16
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

Nathan Olson works as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $101,078 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Joseph Stewig

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Sauk Rapids
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2002-09-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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 Stewig holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Sauk Rapids. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,078. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Curt Vacek

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
WL-R4 Appleton
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2001-12-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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

Curt Vacek holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Appleton. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,078. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Edith Evarts

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Bemidji
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
1998-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

At Natural Resources Department, Edith Evarts serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries within Fish-R1 Bemidji. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jeffrey Fjestad

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Supv
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
1997-08-06
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

Jeffrey Fjestad holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,078. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Richard Bruesewitz

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Aitkin
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
1989-12-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Aitkin

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Richard Bruesewitz serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries within Fish-R2 Aitkin. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jeanine Vorland

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
WL-R4 Staff
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
1984-07-30
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jeanine Vorland serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R4 Staff. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

John Maile

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,076
Sub-department
F&W Wetland Habitat
Base pay
$101,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,076
Hire date
1999-05-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pope

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

John Maile works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wetland Habitat. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. John earned $101,076 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Philip Talmage

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,076
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Int'l Falls
Base pay
$101,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,076
Hire date
1996-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

Source-specific fields

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

Philip Talmage is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Int'l Falls. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,076. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Timothy Debates

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,074
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East
Base pay
$101,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,074
Hire date
2003-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Timothy Debates serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries within Fish-R3 Metro East. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,074. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Eric Altena

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,074
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Little Falls
Base pay
$101,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,074
Hire date
1998-12-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

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

Eric Altena holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Little Falls. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,074. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Tim Marion

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,074
Sub-department
WL-R3 Cambridge
Base pay
$101,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,074
Hire date
1992-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

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, Tim Marion serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R3 Cambridge. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,074. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

David Coahran

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,070
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Spicer
Base pay
$100,681
Overtime
$389
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,070
Hire date
1988-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, David Coahran serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries within Fish-R4 Spicer. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,070. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Thomas Burri

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,893
Sub-department
F&W Program-Fisheries
Base pay
$100,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,893
Hire date
1997-11-12
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
Lake Of Woods

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 Burri is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within F&W Program-Fisheries. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,893. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Mcdonald

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,650
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$74,371
Overtime
$24,302
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,650
Hire date
2013-03-12
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

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, Mark Mcdonald serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R1 Baudette Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,650. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Linda Gormanson

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,437
Sub-department
FOR Wildlfire PreventionPermit
Base pay
$97,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,705
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,437
Hire date
1998-03-04
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
Morrison

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

Linda Gormanson is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Wildlfire Preventionpermit. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,437. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Carey

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,369
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$3,638
Other pay
$2,279
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,369
Hire date
2018-03-21
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
Lake

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 Carey is a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Ops. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,369. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Baird

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,365
Sub-department
F&W Fisheries Mgt
Base pay
$100,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,365
Hire date
2000-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Heather Baird holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within F&W Fisheries Mgt. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,365. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shane Mcbride

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,291
Sub-department
F&W Lakes Mgt Coord
Base pay
$100,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,291
Hire date
1991-08-28
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

Shane Mcbride is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within F&W Lakes Mgt Coordinator. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,291. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Sande

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,271
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$73,998
Overtime
$25,870
Other pay
$402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,271
Hire date
1991-04-06
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
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

Kelly Sande holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Fire Protecton. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,271. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremiah Alessio

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,244
Sub-department
OSD OMB Business Services
Base pay
$100,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,244
Hire date
2017-11-01
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, Jeremiah Alessio serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Osd Omb Business Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,244. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

William French

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,240
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$100,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,240
Hire date
2014-05-12
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

William French holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,240. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Kieweg

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$100,204
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$100,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,204
Hire date
2013-08-12
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heather Kieweg works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Heather earned $100,204 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Lanners

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,198
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Asst
Base pay
$98,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,387
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,198
Hire date
1994-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Gregory Lanners holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,198. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Joseph Scholz

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,195
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10
Base pay
$82,591
Overtime
$17,604
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,195
Hire date
2014-05-12
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, Joseph Scholz serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,195. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nic Arends

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,151
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$63,248
Overtime
$34,094
Other pay
$2,810
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,151
Hire date
2016-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Nic Arends works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Nic earned $100,151 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Waite

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,141
Sub-department
School Trust Lands Staff
Base pay
$100,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,141
Hire date
2016-01-19
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

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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

Mark Waite holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within School Trust Lands Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,141. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Berdeen

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,106
Sub-department
WL-R1 Res Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$97,709
Overtime
$494
Other pay
$1,902
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,106
Hire date
2004-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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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

James Berdeen holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,106. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Greger

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,933
Sub-department
FOR R3 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$69,576
Overtime
$17,801
Other pay
$12,556
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,933
Hire date
2012-05-24
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

Emily Greger holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Assistant Reg Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,933. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shamiah Specht

Information Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,930
Sub-department
OSD OCO Strategic Comms
Base pay
$97,444
Overtime
$2,486
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,930
Hire date
2015-12-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Shamiah Specht works as a Information Program Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Strategic Comms. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Shamiah earned $99,930 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Brett Anderson

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,898
Sub-department
FOR R3 New Ulm Staff
Base pay
$83,377
Overtime
$12,470
Other pay
$4,051
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,898
Hire date
2014-07-07
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
Mcleod

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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

Brett Anderson is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R3 New Ulm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,898. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Bauman

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,840
Sub-department
ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay
$99,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,840
Hire date
2015-11-04
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

Matthew Bauman holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,840. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cindy Lueth

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,818
Sub-department
PAT-NW Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$93,982
Overtime
$5,836
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,818
Hire date
2000-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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, Cindy Lueth serves as a Nr Supervisor Eco Services within Pat-Nw Region-Leadership Team. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,818. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Bernard Sietman

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,616
Sub-department
ECO Waters Mussel Program
Base pay
$97,593
Overtime
$141
Other pay
$1,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,616
Hire date
2002-07-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Goodhue

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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

Bernard Sietman holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mussel Program. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,616. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Lee

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,584
Sub-department
ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay
$97,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,584
Hire date
1992-07-20
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
Benton

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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 Lee is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,584. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lucas Youngsma

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,475
Sub-department
ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$1,717
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,475
Hire date
2007-05-17
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
Wabasha

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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

Lucas Youngsma is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,475. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erik Hildebrand

Nr Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,454
Sub-department
F&W WLD Health Program
Base pay
$91,206
Overtime
$4,054
Other pay
$4,194
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,454
Hire date
2008-06-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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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 Hildebrand holds the role of Nr Program Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Health Program. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,454. They are represented by Middle Management Association.