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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 23

Christopher Vest

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$96,980
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$69,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,714
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,980
Hire date
1999-11-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Christopher Vest holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Ops. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,980. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Kristina Somes

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,980
Sub-department
OSD OP Data & Performance Mgmt
Base pay
$96,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,980
Hire date
2017-03-06
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
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

Kristina Somes is a Management Analyst 4 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Data & Performance Management. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,980. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Stack

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,972
Sub-department
FOR R2 Orr Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$16,230
Other pay
$1,849
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,972
Hire date
2005-06-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Sara Stack holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Orr Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,972. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Holmes

Nr Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,971
Sub-department
Enforcement-Air Support
Base pay
$94,496
Overtime
$2,456
Other pay
$19
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,971
Hire date
2006-03-29
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
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

Jessica Holmes is a Nr Pilot at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Air Support. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $96,971. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keith Flood

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,956
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$21,639
Other pay
$5,246
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,956
Hire date
2014-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Keith Flood holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,956. They are represented by Technical.

Benjamin Mattsen

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,949
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$67,684
Overtime
$23,429
Other pay
$5,837
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,949
Hire date
2000-03-21
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

Benjamin Mattsen is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,949. They are represented by Technical.

John Waters

Administrative Planning Director St/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,914
Sub-department
DNR Government Relations
Base pay
$96,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,914
Hire date
2013-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
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

John Waters works as a Administrative Planning Director St for Natural Resources Department within Dnr Government Relations. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. John earned $96,914 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Elyse Anderson Takkunen

Human Resources Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,885
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$614
Other pay
$1,819
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,885
Hire date
2007-12-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Elyse Anderson Takkunen works as a Human Resources Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Elyse earned $96,885 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

David Olsen

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,863
Sub-department
PAT-South Reg-District 9
Base pay
$94,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,863
Hire date
2004-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

Source-specific fields

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

David Olsen works as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-South Reg-District 9. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. David earned $96,863 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Ryan Sansness

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$96,828
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Carlos Asst
Base pay
$96,340
Overtime
$372
Other pay
$116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,828
Hire date
1999-02-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Douglas

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

Ryan Sansness holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Carlos Assistant. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,828. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kyle Anderson

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,786
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$5,095
Other pay
$3,803
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,786
Hire date
2006-05-22
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
Hubbard

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

Kyle Anderson holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,786. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Wilder

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,758
Sub-department
FOR R3 Cambridge Asst Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$1,407
Other pay
$7,462
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,758
Hire date
1999-10-14
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
Isanti

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

Jeffrey Wilder holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Cambridge Assistant Staff. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,758. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Olson

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,748
Sub-department
F&W Contract Specialists
Base pay
$95,870
Overtime
$858
Other pay
$20
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,748
Hire date
2016-10-19
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
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, Jennifer Olson serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within F&W Contract Specialists. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,748. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mandy Erickson

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,727
Sub-department
F&W Program-Fisheries
Base pay
$96,727
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,727
Hire date
1998-09-02
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

Mandy Erickson is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within F&W Program-Fisheries. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,727. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Teegarden

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,727
Sub-department
FOR CFM
Base pay
$96,727
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,727
Hire date
1996-06-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Jennifer Teegarden serves as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator within For Cfm. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,727. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christina Nichols

Human Resources Supervisor 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,708
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$90,126
Overtime
$3,110
Other pay
$3,472
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,708
Hire date
2012-10-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

At Natural Resources Department, Christina Nichols serves as a Human Resources Supervisor 2 within Osd HR Operations. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,708. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Kevin Zytkovicz

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,707
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,707
Hire date
1987-03-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Goodhue

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

Kevin Zytkovicz is a Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,707. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Gregory Berg

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,698
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Mille Lacs
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$823
Other pay
$1,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,698
Hire date
1995-07-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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, Gregory Berg serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries within Fish-R3 Mille Lacs. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,698. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Dawn Voges

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$96,684
Sub-department
PAT-R2 McCarthy Beach
Base pay
$96,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,684
Hire date
2001-04-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dawn Voges holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Mccarthy Beach. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,684. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jonathan Stelter

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,622
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Staff
Base pay
$73,100
Overtime
$20,259
Other pay
$3,262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,622
Hire date
2009-05-18
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
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

Jonathan Stelter is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,622. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexander Letvin

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,521
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Glenwood
Base pay
$96,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,521
Hire date
2021-09-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pope

Source-specific fields

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

Alexander Letvin is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Glenwood. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,521. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Ryder Will

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$96,478
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Leadership Team
Base pay
$95,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,319
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,478
Hire date
2023-07-05
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryder Will is a Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $96,478. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Nicholas Evans

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,425
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$94,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,492
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,425
Hire date
2016-02-10
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicholas Evans holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,425. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bennett Nelson

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,400
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$68,087
Overtime
$25,585
Other pay
$2,728
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,400
Hire date
2010-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Bennett Nelson holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Fire Protecton. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,400. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shanda Fisher

Attorney 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,095
Sub-department
L&M Trans Legal Staff/Supv
Base pay
$96,095
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,095
Hire date
2006-06-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Shanda Fisher holds the role of Attorney 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Transportation Legal Staff/Supv. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,095. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Wiley

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,092
Sub-department
FOR R1 Staff
Base pay
$88,705
Overtime
$5,339
Other pay
$2,049
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,092
Hire date
2007-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

Daniel Wiley works as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $96,092 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Lenoch

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,089
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Resource Staff
Base pay
$86,462
Overtime
$8,373
Other pay
$1,254
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,089
Hire date
2005-06-01
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
Itasca

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

Anthony Lenoch is a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Resource Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,089. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexander Rude

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,069
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Engineers
Base pay
$96,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,069
Hire date
2023-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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

Alexander Rude is a Engineer Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Engineers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,069. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jack Pellinen

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,063
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Scenic
Base pay
$95,076
Overtime
$737
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,063
Hire date
2002-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Jack Pellinen holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Scenic. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,063. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Deborah Rose

Information Officer 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,023
Sub-department
OSD OCO Creative Services
Base pay
$84,715
Overtime
$11,308
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,023
Hire date
1981-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Deborah Rose holds the role of Information Officer 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Creative Services. They have served since 1981 (about 44 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,023. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Pamela Arndt

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$96,021
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops - Bemidji
Base pay
$96,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,021
Hire date
2008-04-02
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
Beltrami

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

Pamela Arndt works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Ops - Bemidji. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Pamela earned $96,021 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Stringer

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,991
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$16,432
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,991
Hire date
2023-11-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

At Natural Resources Department, Robert Stringer serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,991. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brett Johnson

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,979
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Equipment
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$10,399
Other pay
$5,813
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,979
Hire date
1998-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Brett Johnson serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic within Osd Mr Region 1 Equipment. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,979. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Adam Kokotovich

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,969
Sub-department
F&W Policy Planning Prog Staff
Base pay
$95,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,969
Hire date
2022-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Adam Kokotovich is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Planning Program Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,969. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jody Popesh

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,902
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Bear Head Lake Asst
Base pay
$92,905
Overtime
$2,473
Other pay
$525
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,902
Hire date
1999-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jody Popesh is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Bear Head Lake Assistant. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,902. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Michael Ware

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,848
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$68,461
Overtime
$25,022
Other pay
$2,364
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,848
Hire date
2004-03-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clearwater

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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 Ware holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,848. They are represented by Technical.

Paul Johnson

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,843
Sub-department
OSD MR Fleet Management
Base pay
$95,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,843
Hire date
2012-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Paul Johnson holds the role of Management Analyst 4 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Fleet Management. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,843. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Mcdonald

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,825
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Asst
Base pay
$86,134
Overtime
$5,449
Other pay
$4,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,825
Hire date
2015-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

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

Jonathan Mcdonald works as a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Assistant. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $95,825 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Michael Grossman

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,800
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Staff
Base pay
$65,300
Overtime
$26,962
Other pay
$3,539
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,800
Hire date
2013-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Grossman works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Hibbing Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $95,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Paul Leclaire

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,780
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$95,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,780
Hire date
2024-04-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Paul Leclaire holds the role of Engineer Senior at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,780. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.