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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 29

Matthew Hennen

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,228
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$87,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,228
Hire date
2013-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Matthew Hennen serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-R2 Tower Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,228. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maina Her

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,158
Sub-department
OSD OMB Financial Reporting
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$1,269
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,158
Hire date
2018-08-20
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
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

Maina Her is a Accounting Officer Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Financial Reporting. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,158. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barry Osborne

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,154
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cuyuna Country
Base pay
$87,847
Overtime
$1,008
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,154
Hire date
2010-05-21
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, Barry Osborne serves as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Cuyuna Country. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,154. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Howard Fullhart

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,115
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,227
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,115
Hire date
2001-03-26
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
Otter Tail

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, Howard Fullhart serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,115. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael North

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,109
Sub-department
F&W Forest Habitat
Base pay
$87,887
Overtime
$1,206
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,109
Hire date
1998-01-07
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
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

Michael North works as a Nr Specialist Senior Wl for Natural Resources Department within F&W Forest Habitat. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $89,109 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stepheni Hubert

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,096
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants Staff
Base pay
$89,096
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,096
Hire date
2005-01-05
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

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

Stepheni Hubert is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Grants Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,096. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cara Hanson

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,997
Sub-department
F&W Public Relations
Base pay
$88,933
Overtime
$63
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,997
Hire date
2022-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

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

Cara Hanson is a Communications Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Public Relations. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,997. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Murphy

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,967
Sub-department
FOR Wildlfire PreventionPermit
Base pay
$77,955
Overtime
$9,925
Other pay
$1,086
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,967
Hire date
2012-05-14
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
Carlton

Source-specific fields

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

Laura Murphy works as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist for Natural Resources Department within For Wildlfire Preventionpermit. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Laura earned $88,967 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keb Guralski

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$88,959
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Staff
Base pay
$88,959
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,959
Hire date
2021-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Keb Guralski works as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within For Mgt Fia Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Keb earned $88,959 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ann Geisen

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,911
Sub-department
WL-R2BrainerdShallowLakesStaff
Base pay
$88,209
Overtime
$677
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,911
Hire date
2001-07-25
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
Aitkin

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

Ann Geisen holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2Brainerdshallowlakesstaff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,911. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathan Renk

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,906
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Resource Staff
Base pay
$86,463
Overtime
$2,443
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,906
Hire date
2003-05-29
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
Anoka

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

Nathan Renk works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Resource Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $88,906 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zachary Moore

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,852
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 3
Base pay
$88,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,852
Hire date
2011-05-16
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

At Natural Resources Department, Zachary Moore serves as a Hydrologist 2 within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 3. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,852. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luke Jadwin

Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,794
Sub-department
F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs
Base pay
$88,493
Overtime
$300
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,794
Hire date
2014-11-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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

Luke Jadwin works as a Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery for Natural Resources Department within F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Luke earned $88,794 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Nathaniel Huck

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,758
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$86,958
Overtime
$1,777
Other pay
$23
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,758
Hire date
2009-05-20
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

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

Nathaniel Huck works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Nathaniel earned $88,758 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Weberg

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,748
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Finland
Base pay
$88,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,748
Hire date
2013-10-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Weberg holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Finland. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,748. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Derek Wagner

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,721
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Staff
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$10,275
Other pay
$4,849
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,721
Hire date
2014-01-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Aitkin

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

Derek Wagner works as a Nr Forestry Specialist for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Derek earned $88,721 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Johnsen

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,613
Sub-department
PAT Interp/Visitor Svcs Prog
Base pay
$88,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,613
Hire date
2004-06-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Megan Johnsen works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Pat Interp/Visitor Services Program. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Megan earned $88,613 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brent Flatten

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,610
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$78,783
Overtime
$4,254
Other pay
$5,574
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,610
Hire date
2011-10-31
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

Brent Flatten works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Tower Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Brent earned $88,610 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wade Massure

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,491
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Walker
Base pay
$88,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,491
Hire date
2022-02-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

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, Wade Massure serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries within Fish-R1 Walker. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,491. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Seth Eklund

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,401
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Equipment
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$2,006
Other pay
$6,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,401
Hire date
2007-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Seth Eklund holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Equipment. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,401. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Eric Reed

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,381
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wild River
Base pay
$87,936
Overtime
$336
Other pay
$109
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,381
Hire date
2010-04-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

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

Eric Reed holds the role of Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Wild River. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,381. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Edward Quinn

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$88,357
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Acq & Development
Base pay
$49,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,795
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,357
Hire date
1998-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Edward Quinn works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Acq & Development. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Edward earned $88,357 in 2024. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Rhett Johnson

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,350
Sub-department
ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay
$88,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,350
Hire date
2015-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Rhett Johnson is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,350. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Vondra

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,290
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Int'l Falls Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$212
Other pay
$190
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,290
Hire date
2007-05-30
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
Koochiching

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

Benjamin Vondra holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Int'l Falls Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,290. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christina Flotterud

Accounting Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$88,286
Sub-department
OSD OMB Business Services
Base pay
$86,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,668
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,286
Hire date
2012-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christina Flotterud is a Accounting Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Business Services. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $88,286. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Matthew Boyer

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,168
Sub-department
FOR R1 Staff
Base pay
$76,054
Overtime
$4,116
Other pay
$7,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,168
Hire date
2018-07-18
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

Matthew Boyer holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,168. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Condiff

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,130
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Western Staff
Base pay
$88,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,130
Hire date
2024-05-28
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

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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, Kelly Condiff serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R2 Western Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,130. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karla Sandstrom

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,129
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Staff
Base pay
$80,090
Overtime
$3,492
Other pay
$4,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,129
Hire date
2013-10-09
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
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

Karla Sandstrom is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,129. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Frantzen

Information Officer 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,091
Sub-department
OSD OCO Media Unit
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$1,666
Other pay
$1,633
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,091
Hire date
2022-04-04
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

Nicholas Frantzen is a Information Officer 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Media Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,091. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristi Coughlon

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,079
Sub-department
OSD OCO R1 Officer
Base pay
$87,508
Overtime
$571
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,079
Hire date
2011-06-20
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, Kristi Coughlon serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within Osd Oco R1 Officer. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,079. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathan Moe

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,058
Sub-department
PAT D7 St Paul Staff
Base pay
$87,550
Overtime
$508
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,058
Hire date
2022-04-11
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
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

Nathan Moe is a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat D7 St Paul Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,058. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joy Schauer

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,045
Sub-department
OSD OMB Financial Reporting
Base pay
$88,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,045
Hire date
2013-11-25
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
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

Joy Schauer is a Accounting Officer Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Financial Reporting. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,045. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Pelto

Nr Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,007
Sub-department
PAT Interp/Visitor Svcs Prog
Base pay
$88,007
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,007
Hire date
2008-05-01
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

Eric Pelto holds the role of Nr Program Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Pat Interp/Visitor Services Program. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,007. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Meredith Warmuth

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,982
Sub-department
Fish-R1 SpireVly HatcheryStaff
Base pay
$78,646
Overtime
$240
Other pay
$9,096
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,982
Hire date
2003-05-21
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
Cass

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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

Meredith Warmuth is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Spirevly Hatcherystaff. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,982. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Prill

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,975
Sub-department
OSD MR Equipment & Operations
Base pay
$87,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,975
Hire date
2017-12-04
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

At Natural Resources Department, Travis Prill serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Osd Mr Equipment & Operations. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,975. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Christopher Lofstuen

Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$87,971
Sub-department
Enforcement Programs
Base pay
$62,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,677
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,971
Hire date
1995-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Christopher Lofstuen holds the role of Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Programs. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,971. Union affiliation: Manager.

Nicholas Brown

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,912
Sub-department
WL-R1 Fergus Falls
Base pay
$87,381
Overtime
$508
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,912
Hire date
2012-01-09
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
Otter Tail

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 Brown is a Nr Specialist Senior Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Fergus Falls. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,912. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Hutchins

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,911
Sub-department
WL-R1 Thief River Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,911
Hire date
2002-01-30
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
Polk

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

Emily Hutchins holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Thief River Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,911. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Klein

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,909
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay
$87,846
Overtime
$63
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,909
Hire date
1989-04-26
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
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

Thomas Klein works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $87,909 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amberbeth Vanningen

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,896
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$87,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,896
Hire date
2009-11-09
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
St Louis

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

Amberbeth Vanningen holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,896. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.