Natural Resources Department

Sub-department

F&W Director Staff

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,235

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,611

Hire date

1993-09-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Linda Kelly holds the role of Nr Section Manager at Natural Resources Department within F&W Director Staff. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,611. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

PAT-CO-Leadership Team

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,235

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,611

Hire date

1990-04-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Linda Erickson-Eastwood works as a Nr Section Manager for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Leadership Team. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. Linda earned $137,611 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

OSD MR Regional Engineers

Base pay

$134,363

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,235

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,597

Hire date

2012-02-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jancis Curiskis holds the role of Architectural Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Regional Engineers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,597. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

FOR Section Heads

Base pay

$134,332

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,235

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,567

Hire date

1993-03-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

Paul Lundgren is a Nr Forestry Section Manager at Natural Resources Department within For Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $137,567. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5

Base pay

$100,541

Overtime

$34,334

Other pay

$2,209

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,084

Hire date

2018-01-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Shane Zavodnik is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $137,084. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

L&M Real Estate Transactions

Base pay

$136,272

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,272

Hire date

2007-09-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Crow Wing

Robert Langner holds the role of Land Surveyor Administrative - Management at Natural Resources Department within L&M Real Estate Transactions. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,272. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement – Marine Unit

Base pay

$111,549

Overtime

$24,643

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,191

Hire date

2014-04-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Joseph Kulhanek is a Nr Specialist 3 Co Marine Unit Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement – Marine Unit. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $136,191. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement – Marine Unit

Base pay

$110,516

Overtime

$24,896

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$135,411

Hire date

2012-03-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Mitchell Lawler works as a Nr Specialist 3 Co Marine Unit Offr for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement – Marine Unit. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Mitchell earned $135,411 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5

Base pay

$117,176

Overtime

$17,099

Other pay

$1,125

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$135,399

Hire date

2004-07-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Natural Resources Department, Marc Johnson serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,399. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

FOR R1

Base pay

$132,151

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,235

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$135,385

Hire date

2004-07-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jon Drimel works as a Nr Forestry Section Manager for Natural Resources Department within For R1. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Jon earned $135,385 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

FOR R2 Staff

Base pay

$83,013

Overtime

$37,737

Other pay

$14,554

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$135,304

Hire date

2014-02-03

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

Andrew Mcguire holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,304. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12

Base pay

$106,014

Overtime

$27,802

Other pay

$1,349

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$135,165

Hire date

2010-05-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Michael Krauel works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $135,165 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 1

Base pay

$114,273

Overtime

$17,538

Other pay

$3,143

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,954

Hire date

2006-02-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Mark Mathy is a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,954. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 2

Base pay

$106,075

Overtime

$24,380

Other pay

$4,414

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,868

Hire date

2008-06-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Crow Wing

Adam Seifermann works as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Adam earned $134,868 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Safety Training

Base pay

$112,443

Overtime

$22,332

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,775

Hire date

2001-02-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Bruce Lawrence holds the role of Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,775. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Safety Training

Base pay

$111,833

Overtime

$22,901

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,734

Hire date

2012-03-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Amber Ladd holds the role of Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,734. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7

Base pay

$106,018

Overtime

$27,282

Other pay

$1,357

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,656

Hire date

2005-02-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Michael Fairbanks works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $134,656 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16

Base pay

$105,987

Overtime

$26,468

Other pay

$2,200

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,656

Hire date

2014-04-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Natural Resources Department, Nicholas Klehr serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,656. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

ECO Waters Invasive Species

Base pay

$98,402

Overtime

$210

Other pay

$35,944

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,555

Hire date

1993-06-16

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

Wendy Crowell holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,555. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FOR R1 Warroad

Base pay

$107,169

Overtime

$21,617

Other pay

$5,751

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,538

Hire date

2007-07-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Roseau

Adam Fisher holds the role of Nr Forestry Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,538. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

PAT-CO-Leadership Team

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,377

Hire date

2005-06-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Rachel Hopper is a Nr Section Manager at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Leadership Team. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,377. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

OSD OP Business Services

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,377

Hire date

2000-09-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Anthony Alongi holds the role of Nr Section Manager at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Business Services. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,377. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

L&M Mine Permit & Coord Supv

Base pay

$134,360

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,360

Hire date

1991-01-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jennifer Engstrom holds the role of Mineland Reclamation Manager at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Supervisor. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,360. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

L&M Engin/Minrl Potential/Sur

Base pay

$134,346

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,346

Hire date

1998-04-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Heather Arends holds the role of Nr Minerals Development Manager at Natural Resources Department within L&M Engin/Minrl Potential/Sur. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,346. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement Trainee Program

Base pay

$112,448

Overtime

$21,764

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,212

Hire date

2006-02-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Morrison

Scott Fitzgerald is a Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Trainee Program. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,212. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Safety Training

Base pay

$112,425

Overtime

$21,710

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,135

Hire date

2005-02-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Joseph Stattelman is a Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,135. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

FOR R3 Asst Reg Staff

Base pay

$90,937

Overtime

$27,182

Other pay

$16,010

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,129

Hire date

2002-01-14

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

Ramsey

James Wilson holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Assistant Reg Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,129. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6

Base pay

$105,991

Overtime

$28,098

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$134,089

Hire date

2005-05-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Sean Williams holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,089. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18

Base pay

$100,062

Overtime

$33,377

Other pay

$25

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$133,463

Hire date

2022-05-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Natural Resources Department, Ryan Christenson serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,463. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

FOR Protection Fire Mgt

Base pay

$108,557

Overtime

$19,016

Other pay

$5,690

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$133,264

Hire date

2000-06-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

Darren Neuman holds the role of Nr Forestry Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Fire Mgt. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,264. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

WL-R1

Base pay

$129,641

Overtime

$499

Other pay

$3,121

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$133,260

Hire date

1995-05-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

At Natural Resources Department, Blane Klemek serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Wl-R1. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,260. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

EcoWaters Section Heads

Base pay

$133,156

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$133,156

Hire date

1998-04-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

19

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jason Moeckel works as a Nr Program Manager for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Jason earned $133,156 in 2024. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

FOR R1

Base pay

$129,643

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,121

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$132,764

Hire date

1990-06-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

Lailonna Lilly is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,764. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

FOR R1

Base pay

$129,641

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,121

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$132,761

Hire date

2008-01-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Natural Resources Department, Robert Milne serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within For R1. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,761. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

FOR R1

Base pay

$129,641

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,121

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$132,761

Hire date

1999-03-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

Adam Munstenteiger holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,761. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

EcoWaters Region 3

Base pay

$129,641

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,121

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$132,761

Hire date

1989-07-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Daniel Lais works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Region 3. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $132,761 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

OSD OMB Business Services

Base pay

$129,641

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,121

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$132,761

Hire date

2006-05-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Richard Byers holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Business Services. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,761. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

F&W Fisheries Mgt

Base pay

$129,641

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,121

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$132,761

Hire date

2007-03-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Natural Resources Department, Patrick Schmalz serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within F&W Fisheries Mgt. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,761. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

OSD Region 1 Manager

Base pay

$129,641

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,121

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$132,761

Hire date

1994-05-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

Donald Jaschke works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Region 1 Manager. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. Donald earned $132,761 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

OSD Region 2 Manager

Base pay

$129,641

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,121

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$132,761

Hire date

1994-03-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

At Natural Resources Department, Jean Dolensek serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Osd Region 2 Manager. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,761. Their bargaining unit is Manager.