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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 27

Duane Lillyblad

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$91,373
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Engineers
Base pay
$91,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,373
Hire date
2001-06-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Duane Lillyblad works as a Engineering Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Engineers. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Duane earned $91,373 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mark Nemeth

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,358
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Staff
Base pay
$89,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,358
Hire date
1998-12-15
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
Scott

Source-specific fields

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

Mark Nemeth is a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,358. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Wollin

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,314
Sub-department
WL-R1 Karlstad
Base pay
$89,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,314
Hire date
2001-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kittson

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

Jason Wollin is a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Karlstad. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,314. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Andrew Graham

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,265
Sub-department
EcoWaters R1 RM Staff
Base pay
$87,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,265
Hire date
2019-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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

Andrew Graham is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R1 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,265. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jody Popesh

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$91,238
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Bear Head Lake Asst
Base pay
$89,552
Overtime
$1,385
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,238
Hire date
1999-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jody Popesh holds the role of Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Bear Head Lake Assistant. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,238. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jacob Gaster

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,200
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Frontenac
Base pay
$90,152
Overtime
$802
Other pay
$245
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,200
Hire date
2019-11-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Gaster holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Frontenac. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,200. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Paul Kedrowski

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,160
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Asst Staff
Base pay
$69,004
Overtime
$16,917
Other pay
$5,239
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,160
Hire date
2015-08-12
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
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

Paul Kedrowski holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Assistant Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,160. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maureen Morgan

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$91,158
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Flandrau
Base pay
$89,820
Overtime
$1,038
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,158
Hire date
2007-04-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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

Maureen Morgan is a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Flandrau. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $91,158. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Philemon Roy

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,152
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Asst Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$8,944
Other pay
$3,314
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,152
Hire date
2008-04-14
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

At Natural Resources Department, Philemon Roy serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Cloquet Assistant Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,152. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Kern

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,135
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$2,052
Other pay
$1,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,135
Hire date
2001-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jason Kern is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,135. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Susan Damon

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$91,093
Sub-department
L&M Asst Directors
Base pay
$91,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,093
Hire date
1990-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Susan Damon holds the role of Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within L&M Assistant Directors. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,093. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Anna Hines

Nr Forestry Wldfire Dispatcher/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,033
Sub-department
FOR MIFC Intel/Info Staff
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$8,931
Other pay
$5,846
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,033
Hire date
2008-04-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Anna Hines holds the role of Nr Forestry Wldfire Dispatcher at Natural Resources Department within For Mifc Intel/Info Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,033. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Jacobson

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,025
Sub-department
FOR R1 Staff
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,025
Hire date
2002-05-23
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

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, Chad Jacobson serves as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist within For R1 Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Denise Kaelke

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,025
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,025
Hire date
2019-10-22
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
Pope

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

Denise Kaelke is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

May Vang

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,025
Sub-department
F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay
$90,630
Overtime
$394
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,025
Hire date
2013-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, May Vang serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within F&W Recruitment/Retention. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Mcdonnell

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,025
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Coastal Zone
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,025
Hire date
1994-03-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Julie Mcdonnell serves as a Planner Principal State within Eco Waters R2 Coastal Zone. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathleen Metzker

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,025
Sub-department
ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,025
Hire date
2001-09-12
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
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

Kathleen Metzker is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Weiss

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,025
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,025
Hire date
1993-07-06
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
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

Jeffrey Weiss works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $91,025 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Jackson

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,025
Sub-department
FOR R2 Staff
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,025
Hire date
2004-07-26
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jeffrey Jackson serves as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist within For R2 Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Larson

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,964
Sub-department
FOR Admn Bus Mgt
Base pay
$90,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,964
Hire date
2022-09-14
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
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

Laura Larson works as a Accounting Officer Senior for Natural Resources Department within For Admn Bus Mgt. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Laura earned $90,964 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Frenz

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,954
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Asst Staff
Base pay
$67,604
Overtime
$20,123
Other pay
$3,227
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,954
Hire date
2000-02-29
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

Joseph Frenz is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Assistant Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,954. They are represented by Technical.

Andrew Scholten

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,939
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Waterville Staff
Base pay
$78,742
Overtime
$373
Other pay
$11,824
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,939
Hire date
2003-09-26
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
Le Sueur

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

Andrew Scholten works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Waterville Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $90,939 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sandra Youngblom

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,919
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$68,148
Overtime
$19,078
Other pay
$3,693
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,919
Hire date
1996-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sandra Youngblom works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Ops Staff. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Sandra earned $90,919 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Megan Eiting

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,911
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Staff
Base pay
$81,264
Overtime
$3,597
Other pay
$6,050
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,911
Hire date
2008-09-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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, Megan Eiting serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Hibbing Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,911. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Borchardt

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,894
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential
Base pay
$90,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,894
Hire date
2014-04-09
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

Nicholas Borchardt works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $90,894 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Isaiah Tolo

Bacteriologist Supervisor 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,811
Sub-department
F&W Program-Fisheries
Base pay
$90,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,811
Hire date
2021-05-26
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

At Natural Resources Department, Isaiah Tolo serves as a Bacteriologist Supervisor 2 within F&W Program-Fisheries. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,811. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Robert Rabasco

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,794
Sub-department
F&W Contract Specialists
Base pay
$90,733
Overtime
$61
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,794
Hire date
2002-10-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Robert Rabasco is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within F&W Contract Specialists. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,794. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Olds

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,765
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$77,069
Overtime
$5,254
Other pay
$8,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,765
Hire date
1995-03-27
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
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, Daniel Olds serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within For Protection Air Ops Staff. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,765. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Lauer

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,756
Sub-department
Fish-R4
Base pay
$27,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,756
Hire date
1985-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

John Lauer works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years) as a full-time employee. John earned $90,756 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Joseph Blake

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,668
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$70,148
Overtime
$16,209
Other pay
$4,311
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,668
Hire date
2015-08-12
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
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

Joseph Blake works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $90,668 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Holly Johnson

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,667
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$90,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,667
Hire date
2013-10-09
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
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, Holly Johnson serves as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,667. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Grace Loppnow

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,667
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$90,535
Overtime
$131
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,667
Hire date
2021-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Grace Loppnow serves as a Planning Director State within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,667. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Duffey

Education Consultant 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,660
Sub-department
FOR Leg Affairs & Outreach
Base pay
$90,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,660
Hire date
1992-06-30
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
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

Laura Duffey works as a Education Consultant 1 for Natural Resources Department within For Leg Affairs & Outreach. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. Laura earned $90,660 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keylor Andrews

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$90,597
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$90,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,597
Hire date
2010-05-03
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Keylor Andrews serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within Eco Waters Rare Resources. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,597. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Hansen

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$90,597
Sub-department
F&W Program-Fisheries
Base pay
$90,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,597
Hire date
2016-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jonathan Hansen works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within F&W Program-Fisheries. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $90,597 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin West

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,593
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork
Base pay
$87,847
Overtime
$1,046
Other pay
$1,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,593
Hire date
2013-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Benjamin West works as a Nr Forestry Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $90,593 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Nicole Tefft

Human Resources Consultant 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,554
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$90,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,554
Hire date
2017-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Nicole Tefft works as a Human Resources Consultant 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $90,554 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Elizabeth Scherber

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,534
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$90,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,534
Hire date
2017-11-06
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

At Natural Resources Department, Elizabeth Scherber serves as a Nr Program Consultant within Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,534. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valerie Mcclannahan

Nr Forestry Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,461
Sub-department
FOR CFM
Base pay
$88,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,742
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,461
Hire date
2016-02-29
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, Valerie Mcclannahan serves as a Nr Forestry Program Supervisor within For Cfm. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,461. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Donna Edelman

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$90,446
Sub-department
FOR Admn Bus Mgt
Base pay
$68,792
Overtime
$20,252
Other pay
$1,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,446
Hire date
1994-06-14
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Donna Edelman serves as a Accounting Officer Senior within For Admn Bus Mgt. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,446. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.