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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 3

Shane Delaney

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$144,372
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Paper
Base pay
$87,931
Overtime
$50,769
Other pay
$5,673
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,372
Hire date
1998-09-02
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
Roseau

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 Delaney holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Paper. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,372. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Drusch

Land Surveyor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$144,338
Sub-department
L & M Survey Staff/Supv
Base pay
$119,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,143
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,338
Hire date
2001-10-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Drusch works as a Land Surveyor Principal for Natural Resources Department within L & M Survey Staff/Supv. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $144,338 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jeffrey Ledermann

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$144,221
Sub-department
F&W Outreach
Base pay
$98,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$45,696
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,221
Hire date
1988-10-03
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
No
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 Ledermann serves as a State Program Administrative Director within F&W Outreach. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,221. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kipp Duncan

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$143,641
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2
Base pay
$116,212
Overtime
$21,937
Other pay
$5,491
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,641
Hire date
2001-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kipp Duncan is a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,641. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Joel Wagar

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$143,521
Sub-department
PAT R4D Rochester Supv
Base pay
$64,340
Overtime
$973
Other pay
$78,208
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,521
Hire date
1983-12-01
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
No
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, Joel Wagar serves as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails within Pat R4D Rochester Supervisor. Hired in 1983, they have about 42 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,521. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

David Sobania

Engineer Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$143,143
Sub-department
OSD MR Regional Engineers
Base pay
$143,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,143
Hire date
1989-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, David Sobania serves as a Engineer Administrative within Osd Mr Regional Engineers. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,143. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Theresa Ebbenga

Nr Regional Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$142,978
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 1
Base pay
$142,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,978
Hire date
2015-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Theresa Ebbenga serves as a Nr Regional Director within Reg Ops-Region 1. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,978. Union affiliation: Manager.

Grant Wilson

Nr Regional Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$142,978
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 3
Base pay
$142,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,978
Hire date
1999-06-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Grant Wilson is a Nr Regional Director at Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 3. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $142,978. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

James Van Asch

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$142,754
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7
Base pay
$105,987
Overtime
$35,964
Other pay
$802
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,754
Hire date
2014-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, James Van Asch serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,754. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joseph Stattelman

Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$142,630
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1
Base pay
$105,821
Overtime
$36,809
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,630
Hire date
2005-02-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Stattelman serves as a Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist within Enforcement-Reg 1. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,630. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Liljegren

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$142,552
Sub-department
L&M Asst Directors
Base pay
$139,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,552
Hire date
1995-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Liljegren holds the role of Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within L&M Assistant Directors. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,552. Union affiliation: Manager.

Emily Engel

Financial Mgt Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$142,546
Sub-department
OSD OMB Section Heads
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,546
Hire date
2010-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Emily Engel holds the role of Financial Mgt Director at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,546. They are represented by Manager.

Jennifer Shillcox

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$142,546
Sub-department
EcoWaters Strategic Info Syste
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,546
Hire date
2008-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Shillcox serves as a Nr Program Manager within Ecowaters Strategic Information Syste. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,546. Union affiliation: Manager.

Bradford Parsons

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$142,546
Sub-department
F&W Director Staff
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,546
Hire date
1986-08-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bradford Parsons holds the role of Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within F&W Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,546. They are represented by Manager.

Theodore Anderson

Nr Minerals Assistant Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$142,301
Sub-department
L&M Asst Directors
Base pay
$138,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,301
Hire date
2018-03-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Theodore Anderson serves as a Nr Minerals Assistant Director within L&M Assistant Directors. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,301. They are represented by Manager.

Brian Holt

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$142,218
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7
Base pay
$106,026
Overtime
$35,857
Other pay
$335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,218
Hire date
2012-08-29
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

At Natural Resources Department, Brian Holt serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,218. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jordan Anderson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$142,206
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$105,998
Overtime
$34,380
Other pay
$1,827
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,206
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Jordan Anderson is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $142,206. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Andrew Schmidt

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$141,973
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2
Base pay
$114,342
Overtime
$23,369
Other pay
$4,262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,973
Hire date
2001-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Schmidt holds the role of Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,973. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jason Moeckel

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$141,863
Sub-department
EcoWaters Section Heads
Base pay
$141,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,863
Hire date
1998-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Moeckel is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $141,863. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Scott Roemhildt

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$141,807
Sub-department
F&W Prairie Habitat
Base pay
$87,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,807
Hire date
2003-08-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Scott Roemhildt is a State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within F&W Prairie Habitat. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $141,807. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Bergey

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$141,239
Sub-department
PAT-Parks Reg 1
Base pay
$141,239
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,239
Hire date
2020-02-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Benjamin Bergey holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Parks Reg 1. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,239. Union affiliation: Manager.

Matthew Woodwick

Nr Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$141,046
Sub-department
FOR Protection Helicopter Ops
Base pay
$94,642
Overtime
$42,341
Other pay
$4,062
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,046
Hire date
1996-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Woodwick works as a Nr Program Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Helicopter Ops. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $141,046 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Joey Rokala

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$140,452
Sub-department
L&M Regional Supv
Base pay
$137,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,452
Hire date
1998-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Joey Rokala serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within L&M Regional Supervisor. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,452. They are represented by Manager.

Danny Starr

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$140,334
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10
Base pay
$106,009
Overtime
$34,324
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,334
Hire date
1997-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Danny Starr serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,334. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jamie Vanthuyne

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$140,268
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$105,993
Overtime
$33,533
Other pay
$743
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,268
Hire date
2015-07-15
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

Jamie Vanthuyne holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,268. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Erica Wolf

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$139,196
Sub-department
EcoWaters Section Heads
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,196
Hire date
2001-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erica Wolf works as a Nr Program Manager for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Section Heads. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Erica earned $139,196 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Eric Schenck

Executive Director MN Forest Res Council/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$139,196
Sub-department
Forest Resources Council
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,196
Hire date
2020-04-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Schenck is a Executive Director MN Forest Res Council at Natural Resources Department within Forest Resources Council. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $139,196. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Aisha Ellis

Senior Executive Officer/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$139,196
Sub-department
Deputy Comm Staff
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,196
Hire date
2018-01-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aisha Ellis holds the role of Senior Executive Officer at Natural Resources Department within Deputy Community Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,196. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kelli Bruns

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$139,196
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Leadership Team
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,196
Hire date
2017-01-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kelli Bruns is a Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $139,196. Union affiliation: Manager.

Randall Doneen

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$139,196
Sub-department
EcoWaters Section Heads
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,196
Hire date
2005-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Randall Doneen is a Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Section Heads. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $139,196. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Laura Preus

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$139,190
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Leadership Team
Base pay
$139,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,190
Hire date
1997-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Laura Preus holds the role of Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,190. They are represented by Manager.

Jarrett Purdue

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$139,186
Sub-department
OSD MR Section Heads
Base pay
$139,186
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,186
Hire date
2017-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jarrett Purdue serves as a Nr Program Manager within Osd Mr Section Heads. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,186. Union affiliation: Manager.

David Trauba

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$138,804
Sub-department
F&W Director Staff
Base pay
$138,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,804
Hire date
1992-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Trauba holds the role of Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within F&W Director Staff. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,804. They are represented by Manager.

Jeremy Henke

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$138,716
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$105,987
Overtime
$32,122
Other pay
$607
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,716
Hire date
2015-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Jeremy Henke serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,716. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Lichter

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$138,648
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$23,591
Other pay
$6,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,648
Hire date
1998-10-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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, Michael Lichter serves as a Nr Forestry Supervisor within For R1 Park Rapids. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,648. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

John Slatinski Iv

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$138,112
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5
Base pay
$105,987
Overtime
$31,465
Other pay
$660
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,112
Hire date
2016-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

John Slatinski Iv is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $138,112. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brice Vollbrecht

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$138,064
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$106,027
Overtime
$30,719
Other pay
$1,318
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,064
Hire date
2008-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Brice Vollbrecht serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,064. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Timothy Gray

Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$137,950
Sub-department
Enforcement-Air Support
Base pay
$119,155
Overtime
$18,795
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,950
Hire date
1996-03-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Timothy Gray serves as a Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot within Enforcement-Air Support. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,950. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Douglas Tillma

Nr Forestry Section Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$137,611
Sub-department
FOR Operations
Base pay
$134,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,235
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,611
Hire date
1996-01-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Douglas Tillma holds the role of Nr Forestry Section Manager at Natural Resources Department within For Operations. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,611. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Deborah Beyer

Nr Section Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$137,611
Sub-department
F&W Director Staff
Base pay
$134,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,235
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,611
Hire date
2015-09-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Deborah Beyer works as a Nr Section Manager for Natural Resources Department within F&W Director Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Deborah earned $137,611 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.