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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 20

Emmitt Winkels

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,431
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12
Base pay
$82,745
Overtime
$16,686
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,431
Hire date
2024-04-29
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

Emmitt Winkels holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,431. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Aimee Hand

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,336
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8
Base pay
$82,603
Overtime
$16,733
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,336
Hire date
2014-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aimee Hand holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,336. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Amanda Hillman Roberts

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,330
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$99,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,330
Hire date
2011-08-24
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
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

Amanda Hillman Roberts holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,330. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Nooker

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,318
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$70,066
Overtime
$23,955
Other pay
$5,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,318
Hire date
2015-10-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
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

Michael Nooker is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,318. Union affiliation: Technical.

Timothy Martin

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,314
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$99,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,314
Hire date
2017-08-23
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

Timothy Martin holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,314. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Boyle

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,290
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$82,745
Overtime
$16,545
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,290
Hire date
2024-04-29
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

Matthew Boyle works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $99,290 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Pollard

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,283
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$5,885
Other pay
$5,510
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,283
Hire date
1994-04-22
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
Koochiching

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

Matthew Pollard works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $99,283 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Nieters

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,238
Sub-department
OSD OP Bldgs & Sustainability
Base pay
$99,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,238
Hire date
2009-03-18
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

Katherine Nieters works as a Management Analyst 4 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Bldgs & Sustainability. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $99,238 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Frie

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,226
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Western Staff
Base pay
$98,146
Overtime
$1,059
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,226
Hire date
2013-01-09
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

Jacob Frie works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Western Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $99,226 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wesley Saunders-Pearce

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,006
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$99,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,006
Hire date
2000-05-15
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

Wesley Saunders-Pearce holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,006. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Althoff

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,990
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1
Base pay
$97,536
Overtime
$1,154
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,990
Hire date
2007-05-09
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

Jessica Althoff is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,990. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Douglas Dieterman

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,957
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$97,358
Overtime
$376
Other pay
$1,223
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,957
Hire date
2000-10-02
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

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

Douglas Dieterman works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Douglas earned $98,957 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luke Peluso

Safety Administrator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,937
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2
Base pay
$98,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,937
Hire date
2009-05-20
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
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

Luke Peluso holds the role of Safety Administrator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,937. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eva Kelly

Landscape Architect Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,858
Sub-department
OSD MR Landscape Architects
Base pay
$98,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,858
Hire date
2010-12-06
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

Eva Kelly is a Landscape Architect Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Landscape Architects. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,858. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Bushmaker

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,843
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$6,803
Other pay
$4,152
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,843
Hire date
2007-09-18
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

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, Jason Bushmaker serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,843. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Gangelhoff

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$98,759
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Asst
Base pay
$94,924
Overtime
$1,536
Other pay
$2,299
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,759
Hire date
2000-05-13
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Gangelhoff is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Assistant. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $98,759. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jenifer Coleman

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,637
Sub-department
F&W Outreach
Base pay
$98,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,637
Hire date
2000-03-29
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jenifer Coleman holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Outreach. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,637. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Lyytinen

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,574
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Asst Staff
Base pay
$70,147
Overtime
$24,681
Other pay
$3,747
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,574
Hire date
2014-10-06
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
Aitkin

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, Nicholas Lyytinen serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Aitkin Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,574. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Pauline Arnst

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,558
Sub-department
OSD OP R4 Bus Office Staff
Base pay
$95,253
Overtime
$872
Other pay
$2,433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,558
Hire date
1995-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Pauline Arnst works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R4 Bus Office Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. Pauline earned $98,558 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Eric Lund

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,554
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay
$98,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,554
Hire date
2016-06-22
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
Wabasha

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

Eric Lund is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,554. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathon Splinter

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,496
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$7,376
Other pay
$3,231
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,496
Hire date
2003-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Jonathon Splinter works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Hibbing Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Jonathon earned $98,496 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Terrielynn Mondor

Accounting Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$98,445
Sub-department
FOR Administration
Base pay
$81,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,609
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,445
Hire date
1995-09-21
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Terrielynn Mondor works as a Accounting Director for Natural Resources Department within For Administration. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. Terrielynn earned $98,445 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Patrick Lynch Iii

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$98,424
Sub-department
ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay
$65,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,040
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,424
Hire date
1986-04-10
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patrick Lynch Iii works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. They have served since 1986 (about 38 years) as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $98,424 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Simone

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,387
Sub-department
FOR R3 Cambridge Asst Staff
Base pay
$60,218
Overtime
$33,453
Other pay
$4,716
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,387
Hire date
1999-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Simone holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Cambridge Assistant Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,387. They are represented by Service.

Mark Anderson

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,209
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Northern Staff
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$471
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,209
Hire date
2011-12-19
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

Mark Anderson works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Northern Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Mark earned $98,209 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Pharis

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,140
Sub-department
WL-R3 Carlos Avery Staff
Base pay
$97,161
Overtime
$910
Other pay
$69
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,140
Hire date
1999-04-23
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
Anoka

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, Kelly Pharis serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Wl within Wl-R3 Carlos Avery Staff. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,140. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Renee Vail

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,111
Sub-department
OSD OCO Outreach & Education
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$376
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,111
Hire date
1988-02-10
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
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

Renee Vail works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Outreach & Education. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years as a full-time employee. Renee earned $98,111 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Cleveland

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,111
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Resource Mgmt
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$376
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,111
Hire date
1982-06-04
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
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 Cleveland holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Resource Management. Hired in 1982, they have about 43 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,111. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Lagerquist

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,087
Sub-department
L&M Transactions
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$353
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,087
Hire date
2005-06-15
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

At Natural Resources Department, Benjamin Lagerquist serves as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior within L&M Transactions. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,087. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Thompson

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,022
Sub-department
WL-R2BrainerdShallowLakesStaff
Base pay
$83,857
Overtime
$13,842
Other pay
$323
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,022
Hire date
2011-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Melissa Thompson is a Nr Specialist Senior Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2Brainerdshallowlakesstaff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,022. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Brown

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,858
Sub-department
FOR R3 Lake City Asst
Base pay
$79,954
Overtime
$15,510
Other pay
$2,395
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,858
Hire date
2016-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

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

Sarah Brown is a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Lake City Assistant. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,858. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

April Rust

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,742
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$97,554
Overtime
$188
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,742
Hire date
1994-06-07
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

April Rust works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. April earned $97,742 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Kaehler

Investigator Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,738
Sub-department
OSD HR Investigators
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,738
Hire date
2005-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Michael Kaehler holds the role of Investigator Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Investigators. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,738. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Joseph Richter

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,735
Sub-department
ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay
$97,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,735
Hire date
1989-03-01
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

Joseph Richter holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,735. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anne Hall

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Northern Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2014-04-21
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
Mcleod

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

Anne Hall is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Northern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicola Blake-Bradley

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 North APP Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2012-04-30
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
Benton

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, Nicola Blake-Bradley serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R3 North App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Herwig

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Fish - Habitat
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2000-10-23
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

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 Herwig holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Habitat. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Bergstrand

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
FOR Timber Section
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2001-05-21
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

Kevin Bergstrand works as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within For Timber Section. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stefanie Stearns

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Public Relations
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2010-01-20
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
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

Stefanie Stearns is a Communications Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Public Relations. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Levitt

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2001-04-11
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
Ramsey

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

James Levitt is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.