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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 22

Welby Smith

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
1980-10-06
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

Welby Smith works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Hired in 1980, they have about 45 years of service as a full-time employee. Welby earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Holmstrom

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2007-05-16
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Rebecca Holmstrom serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Lindgren

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Duluth
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
1990-10-29
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
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

John Lindgren is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Duluth. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heidi Rantala

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
2015-04-27
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Heidi Rantala serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Fish - Habitat. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Carlson

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,733
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay
$97,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,733
Hire date
2010-06-01
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jason Carlson serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,733. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Van Riper

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,733
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$97,569
Overtime
$165
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,733
Hire date
1998-06-01
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

At Natural Resources Department, Laura Van Riper serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within Eco Waters Invasive Species. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,733. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lecia Babeu

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,733
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$97,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,733
Hire date
2009-05-26
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

At Natural Resources Department, Lecia Babeu serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,733. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Proulx

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,732
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay
$97,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,732
Hire date
1994-06-15
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, Nicholas Proulx serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,732. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Lehman

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,731
Sub-department
ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay
$97,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,731
Hire date
2006-05-15
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
Olmsted

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

Nicole Lehman holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,731. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Johnson

Realty Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,731
Sub-department
L&M Acquisitions
Base pay
$97,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,731
Hire date
1999-03-22
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
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

Andrea Johnson works as a Realty Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within L&M Acquisitions. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Andrea earned $97,731 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Lore

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,727
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 ARm Staff
Base pay
$97,727
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,727
Hire date
2012-02-01
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
Blue Earth

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

Jonathan Lore works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $97,727 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephanie Klamm

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,727
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Northern Staff
Base pay
$97,727
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,727
Hire date
2000-05-08
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
Pennington

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, Stephanie Klamm serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R1 Northern Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,727. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Wick

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,727
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Northern Staff
Base pay
$97,727
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,727
Hire date
2024-02-14
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

Richard Wick is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Northern Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,727. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rian Reed

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,726
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Western Staff
Base pay
$97,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,726
Hire date
1999-04-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Rian Reed holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Western Staff. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,726. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Bleckwenn

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,722
Sub-department
ECO Waters SNA Ops
Base pay
$97,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,722
Hire date
2012-01-03
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 Bleckwenn is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Sna Ops. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,722. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karl Koller

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,718
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay
$97,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,718
Hire date
1989-03-22
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
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Karl Koller serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,718. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donna Perleberg

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,708
Sub-department
ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay
$97,348
Overtime
$360
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,708
Hire date
1991-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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

Donna Perleberg works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. Donna earned $97,708 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daren Carlson

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,702
Sub-department
ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay
$97,341
Overtime
$360
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,702
Hire date
1997-05-29
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daren Carlson is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Co Nongame. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,702. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Petersen

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,702
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay
$97,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,702
Hire date
2016-06-06
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

Jessica Petersen holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,702. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Husak

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,681
Sub-department
ECOWaters Comm & Planning Svcs
Base pay
$97,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,681
Hire date
2006-03-06
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

Gregory Husak works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Community & Planning Services. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Gregory earned $97,681 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Ostern

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,640
Sub-department
FOR CFM
Base pay
$97,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,640
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
Carlton

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

Christine Ostern is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Cfm. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,640. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dean Sether

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,535
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Engineers
Base pay
$95,029
Overtime
$2,506
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,535
Hire date
1999-12-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Dean Sether serves as a Engineering Specialist within Osd Mr Region 1 Engineers. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,535. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Bethany Bethke

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,486
Sub-department
EcoWaters R1 RM Staff
Base pay
$97,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,486
Hire date
2008-05-14
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
Becker

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

Bethany Bethke is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R1 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,486. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam James

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,486
Sub-department
FOR R1
Base pay
$97,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,486
Hire date
2013-10-14
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

Adam James is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within For R1. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,486. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Ahrenstorff

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,486
Sub-department
Fish - Habitat
Base pay
$97,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,486
Hire date
2013-05-06
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

Tyler Ahrenstorff is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Habitat. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,486. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephen Bartz

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,392
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Asst
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$1,617
Other pay
$1,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,392
Hire date
2005-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stephen Bartz holds the role of Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,392. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kimberly Wentland

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,370
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Asst
Base pay
$95,289
Overtime
$1,681
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,370
Hire date
2022-05-23
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, Kimberly Wentland serves as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Assistant. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,370. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Cheri Zeppelin

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,368
Sub-department
OSD OP R2 Planner
Base pay
$97,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,368
Hire date
2011-11-21
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

At Natural Resources Department, Cheri Zeppelin serves as a Planner Principal State within Osd Op R2 Planner. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,368. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Giel

Realty Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,358
Sub-department
L&M Acquisitions
Base pay
$97,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,358
Hire date
2002-05-09
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
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 Giel holds the role of Realty Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within L&M Acquisitions. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,358. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nick Severson

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,315
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$5,661
Other pay
$3,766
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,315
Hire date
2004-09-08
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
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

Nick Severson works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Nick earned $97,315 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Delgreco

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,257
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Maplewood
Base pay
$29,451
Overtime
$2,092
Other pay
$65,713
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,257
Hire date
1983-07-11
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Donald Delgreco holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Maplewood. They have served since 1983 (about 42 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,257. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Christopher Henkel

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,240
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Staff
Base pay
$69,410
Overtime
$24,319
Other pay
$3,511
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,240
Hire date
2011-03-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

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

Christopher Henkel works as a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $97,240 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kent Wentzel

Facilities Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,235
Sub-department
OSD MR Architects
Base pay
$97,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,235
Hire date
2011-04-06
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Kent Wentzel serves as a Facilities Coordinator within Osd Mr Architects. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,235. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Sawtelle

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,196
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Blue Mounds Asst
Base pay
$50,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46,652
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,196
Hire date
1994-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rock

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, Thomas Sawtelle serves as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Blue Mounds Assistant. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,196. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kacie Stanek

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,124
Sub-department
PAT-South Reg-Operations
Base pay
$97,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,124
Hire date
2007-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Kacie Stanek is a Nr Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Pat-South Reg-Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,124. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Linda Bylander

Education Consultant 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,092
Sub-department
F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay
$63,263
Overtime
$4,886
Other pay
$28,943
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,092
Hire date
1992-09-28
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
12
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
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, Linda Bylander serves as a Education Consultant 1 within F&W Recruitment/Retention. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,092. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Meredith Cornett

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,044
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$97,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,044
Hire date
1998-03-18
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
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Meredith Cornett is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Rare Resources. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,044. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Ward

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,038
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Hinckley
Base pay
$97,038
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,038
Hire date
2003-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Ward is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Hinckley. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,038. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sara Mooers

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,018
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8
Base pay
$81,566
Overtime
$15,453
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,018
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sara Mooers holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,018. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Katie Foshay

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$97,003
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche
Base pay
$94,760
Overtime
$1,631
Other pay
$611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,003
Hire date
2006-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katie Foshay holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,003. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.