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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 25

Brenden Williams

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,554
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Asst Staff
Base pay
$59,047
Overtime
$32,441
Other pay
$3,067
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,554
Hire date
2018-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brenden Williams works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Assistant Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Brenden earned $94,554 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Leslie Tannahill

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,549
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants Staff
Base pay
$94,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,549
Hire date
1987-03-04
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Leslie Tannahill serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Osd Omb Grants Staff. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,549. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edmund Isaac

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,509
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Marais
Base pay
$94,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,509
Hire date
2023-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

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

Edmund Isaac is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Marais. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,509. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Erin Turner-Garza

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,485
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cascade River
Base pay
$92,457
Overtime
$1,629
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,485
Hire date
2023-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

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

Erin Turner-Garza is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cascade River. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,485. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Toby Kuhlmann

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,452
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452
Hire date
2014-04-17
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

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

Toby Kuhlmann is a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Ops. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,452. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dennis Smith

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,452
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Staff
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452
Hire date
1993-05-03
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
Brown

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, Dennis Smith serves as a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv within Osd Mr Region 4 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,452. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Camarillo

Human Resources Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,452
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452
Hire date
2020-03-18
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

Cynthia Camarillo works as a Human Resources Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Cynthia earned $94,452 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Jesse Gornick

Mine Hoist & Maintenance Lead Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,418
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$85,187
Overtime
$8,902
Other pay
$329
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,418
Hire date
2017-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
97
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jesse Gornick serves as a Mine Hoist & Maintenance Lead Worker within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,418. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Todd Dailey

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,355
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sakatah Lake
Base pay
$93,251
Overtime
$905
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,355
Hire date
1995-02-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Todd Dailey holds the role of Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sakatah Lake. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,355. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Nicholas Schlesser

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,336
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lake City
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$362
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,336
Hire date
2006-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

Source-specific fields

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

Nicholas Schlesser works as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lake City. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $94,336 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kristopher Johnson

Investigator Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,313
Sub-department
OSD HR Investigators
Base pay
$94,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,313
Hire date
2018-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristopher Johnson holds the role of Investigator Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Investigators. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,313. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Nicholas Ambroz

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,275
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$82,591
Overtime
$11,684
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,275
Hire date
2022-11-23
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, Nicholas Ambroz serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,275. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Feigum

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,255
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Crow Wing
Base pay
$93,612
Overtime
$543
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,255
Hire date
2000-05-14
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

At Natural Resources Department, Matthew Feigum serves as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Crow Wing. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,255. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Terri Dinesen

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,243
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Lac Qui Parle
Base pay
$92,857
Overtime
$1,086
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,243
Hire date
1981-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Terri Dinesen serves as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Lac Qui Parle. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 44 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,243. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Brianna Shaw

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,197
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$14,637
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,197
Hire date
2024-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Brianna Shaw works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Brianna earned $94,197 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anna Heruth

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,146
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Asst Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$4,227
Other pay
$2,031
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,146
Hire date
1998-02-25
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
Cook

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

Anna Heruth holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Two Harbors Assistant Staff. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,146. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Olson

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,061
Sub-department
L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay
$94,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,061
Hire date
2007-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Olson holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,061. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Cole

Dei Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,989
Sub-department
OAI Staff
Base pay
$93,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,989
Hire date
1997-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Cole works as a Dei Consultant for Natural Resources Department within Oai Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $93,989 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathrine Gray

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$93,986
Sub-department
FOR Timber Section
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$495
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,986
Hire date
2005-09-19
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kathrine Gray is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Timber Section. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $93,986. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dan Wilfond

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,977
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Duluth
Base pay
$87,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,977
Hire date
1999-04-23
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dan Wilfond holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Duluth. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,977. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christina Fitzgerald

Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,975
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$93,500
Overtime
$475
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,975
Hire date
2014-11-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Christina Fitzgerald is a Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,975. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Anton Benson

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,975
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-LeadershipTeam
Base pay
$93,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,975
Hire date
2012-10-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Anton Benson works as a Nr Supervisor Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-Leadershipteam. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Anton earned $93,975 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Molly Tranel Nelson

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,970
Sub-department
PAT-South Reg-Leadership Team
Base pay
$93,970
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,970
Hire date
2007-10-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Molly Tranel Nelson is a Nr Supervisor Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Pat-South Reg-Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,970. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Catherine Handrick

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,969
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$93,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,969
Hire date
2008-03-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

At Natural Resources Department, Catherine Handrick serves as a Nr Supervisor Eco Services within Pat-Ne Region-Leadership Team. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,969. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Ward Wallin

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,959
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Split Rock Light
Base pay
$93,959
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,959
Hire date
2004-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ward Wallin is a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Split Rock Light. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,959. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Shawn Haase

Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,943
Sub-department
F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs
Base pay
$91,787
Overtime
$2,156
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,943
Hire date
2011-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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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

Shawn Haase is a Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery at Natural Resources Department within F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,943. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Toni Burt

Accounting Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,840
Sub-department
EcoWaters Strategic Info Serv
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840
Hire date
2016-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Toni Burt works as a Accounting Director for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Strategic Information Service. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Toni earned $93,840 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Katharine Zlonis

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,797
Sub-department
FOR SFRMP
Base pay
$93,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,797
Hire date
2014-12-22
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Katharine Zlonis serves as a Nr Program Consultant within For Sfrmp. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,797. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dean Gray

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,717
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Equipment
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$10,068
Other pay
$3,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,717
Hire date
2011-08-17
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, Dean Gray serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic within Osd Mr Region 1 Equipment. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,717. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mary Presnail

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,665
Sub-department
ECO Waters Floodplain Modeling
Base pay
$93,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,665
Hire date
2012-04-02
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

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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

Mary Presnail holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Floodplain Modeling. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,665. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Ladzinski

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,639
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$81,525
Overtime
$12,115
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,639
Hire date
2021-12-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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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

Andrew Ladzinski works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $93,639 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jessica Ruthenberg

Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,583
Sub-department
ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay
$93,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,583
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Jessica Ruthenberg is a Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Co Nongame. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,583. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Vicki Dunnell

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,583
Sub-department
OSD OP R4 Bus Office Staff
Base pay
$93,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,583
Hire date
2011-02-14
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

Vicki Dunnell works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R4 Bus Office Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Vicki earned $93,583 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sarah Sinderbrand

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,547
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants Staff
Base pay
$93,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,547
Hire date
2010-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Sarah Sinderbrand holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Grants Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,547. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Norma Tapia Vazquez

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,525
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounting Sups
Base pay
$90,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,525
Hire date
2019-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Norma Tapia Vazquez is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Accounting Sups. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,525. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Mark Hauck

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 North APP Staff
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2006-10-09
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
Benton

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Hauck works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 North App Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Mark earned $93,491 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Hillman Roberts

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$93,485
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$93,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,485
Hire date
2011-08-24
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
Otter Tail

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amanda Hillman Roberts is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $93,485. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carrie Robertson

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$93,451
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 3
Base pay
$92,776
Overtime
$675
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,451
Hire date
2005-05-31
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

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Carrie Robertson is a Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 3. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $93,451. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Heinrich

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$93,404
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Mille Lacs
Base pay
$28,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$64,486
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,404
Hire date
1990-08-01
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, 2024
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 Heinrich serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries within Fish-R3 Mille Lacs. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,404. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

James Bedell

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,401
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 North APP Staff
Base pay
$93,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,401
Hire date
2013-08-08
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
Benton

Source-specific fields

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

James Bedell works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 North App Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. James earned $93,401 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.