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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 5

Stan Linnell

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$132,750
Sub-department
OSD MR Facilities
Base pay
$129,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,750
Hire date
1984-08-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Stan Linnell serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Osd Mr Facilities. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,750. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Michael Martin

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$132,592
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1
Base pay
$119,184
Overtime
$8,595
Other pay
$4,813
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,592
Hire date
2007-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
31
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Martin is a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $132,592. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jill Nguyen

Staff Attorney Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$132,379
Sub-department
L&M Admin Supvs/Staff
Base pay
$132,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,379
Hire date
1999-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
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

Jill Nguyen holds the role of Staff Attorney Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within L&M Administrative Supvs/Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,379. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Nathan Kestner

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$131,897
Sub-department
EcoWaters Region 1
Base pay
$128,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,084
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,897
Hire date
2009-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Nathan Kestner serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Ecowaters Region 1. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,897. Union affiliation: Manager.

Luke Gutzwiller

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$131,799
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15
Base pay
$105,992
Overtime
$25,514
Other pay
$294
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,799
Hire date
2010-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Luke Gutzwiller holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,799. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sheila Moore

Training & Development Manager 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$131,513
Sub-department
OSD HR Section Heads
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,872
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,513
Hire date
2014-12-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Sheila Moore serves as a Training & Development Manager 2 within Osd HR Section Heads. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,513. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Joshua Donatell

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$131,443
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$87,846
Overtime
$41,815
Other pay
$1,782
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,443
Hire date
2005-05-16
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

Joshua Donatell works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $131,443 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brett Wiltrout

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$131,241
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16
Base pay
$106,025
Overtime
$23,648
Other pay
$1,569
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,241
Hire date
2006-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Brett Wiltrout is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,241. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brett Oberg

Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$131,127
Sub-department
Enforcement-Safety Training
Base pay
$112,440
Overtime
$18,687
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,127
Hire date
1999-05-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Brett Oberg is a Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,127. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Theresa Ebbenga

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$131,088
Sub-department
EcoWaters R4 RM Staff
Base pay
$131,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,088
Hire date
2015-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Theresa Ebbenga serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Ecowaters R4 Rm Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,088. They are represented by Manager.

Robert Haberman

Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$131,070
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-AHU
Base pay
$121,015
Overtime
$10,054
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,070
Hire date
2000-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Robert Haberman holds the role of Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-Ahu. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,070. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Miller

Nr Specialist 3 Co Marine Unit Offr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$131,015
Sub-department
Enforcement – Marine Unit
Base pay
$111,558
Overtime
$19,457
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,015
Hire date
2007-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Miller is a Nr Specialist 3 Co Marine Unit Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement – Marine Unit. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,015. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Derek Daniels

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,972
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15
Base pay
$106,005
Overtime
$23,371
Other pay
$1,597
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,972
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Derek Daniels works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Derek earned $130,972 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Lucas Belgard

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,915
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9
Base pay
$106,517
Overtime
$22,332
Other pay
$2,066
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,915
Hire date
2012-08-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Lucas Belgard works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Lucas earned $130,915 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brian Schultz

Nr Regional Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,906
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 4
Base pay
$130,906
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,906
Hire date
1983-04-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Schultz works as a Nr Regional Director for Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 4. Hired in 1983, they have about 42 years of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $130,906 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Olubunmi Obazeluwa

Dei Manager Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,830
Sub-department
OAI Manager
Base pay
$130,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,830
Hire date
2017-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Olubunmi Obazeluwa serves as a Dei Manager Principal within Oai Manager. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,830. They are represented by Manager.

Anthony Bermel

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,681
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6
Base pay
$106,009
Overtime
$23,733
Other pay
$939
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,681
Hire date
2012-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Anthony Bermel is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,681. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Christian Howe

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,628
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$85,597
Overtime
$9,633
Other pay
$35,398
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,628
Hire date
2000-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christian Howe works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Christian earned $130,628 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Trent Seamans

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,405
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12
Base pay
$105,994
Overtime
$23,340
Other pay
$1,072
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,405
Hire date
2014-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Trent Seamans serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,405. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Scott Arntzen

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,396
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14
Base pay
$106,022
Overtime
$23,020
Other pay
$1,354
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,396
Hire date
2012-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Scott Arntzen is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,396. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jennifer Mueller

Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,390
Sub-department
Enforcement-Safety Training
Base pay
$112,572
Overtime
$17,818
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,390
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
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Mueller serves as a Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr within Enforcement-Safety Training. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,390. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Victoria Sellner

Staff Attorney 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,347
Sub-department
L&M Trans Legal Staff/Supv
Base pay
$130,347
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,347
Hire date
1988-03-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Victoria Sellner is a Staff Attorney 3 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Transportation Legal Staff/Supv. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,347. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leslie Mcinenly

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,140
Sub-department
F&W WLD Section Mgmt
Base pay
$129,422
Overtime
$718
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,140
Hire date
2006-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leslie Mcinenly is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Section Management. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,140. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Shannon Fisher

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,140
Sub-department
F&W Fisheries Mgt
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$499
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,140
Hire date
2000-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shannon Fisher is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Fisheries Mgt. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,140. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jamison Wendel

Nr Program Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$130,027
Sub-department
EcoWaters Section Heads
Base pay
$130,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,027
Hire date
2014-01-15
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jamison Wendel holds the role of Nr Program Manager at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Section Heads. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,027. Union affiliation: Manager.

Paul Kurvers

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,934
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-Operations
Base pay
$126,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,934
Hire date
1991-06-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Paul Kurvers works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-Operations. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. Paul earned $129,934 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Craig Ferguson

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,867
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Supv
Base pay
$101,081
Overtime
$28,036
Other pay
$751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,867
Hire date
2000-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

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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, Craig Ferguson serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal within For Protection Inv Supervisor. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,867. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kylan Hill

Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,836
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-AHU
Base pay
$106,181
Overtime
$22,210
Other pay
$1,445
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,836
Hire date
2016-01-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

At Natural Resources Department, Kylan Hill serves as a Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist within Enforcement-Reg 4-Ahu. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,836. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joseph Stangel

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,781
Sub-department
WL-R4
Base pay
$129,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,781
Hire date
2007-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Stangel is a State Program Administrative Manager at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,781. They are represented by Manager.

James Fogarty

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,674
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 13
Base pay
$106,005
Overtime
$22,599
Other pay
$1,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,674
Hire date
2016-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

James Fogarty works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 13. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. James earned $129,674 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mark Lindquist

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,641
Sub-department
OSD MR Facilities
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,641
Hire date
1998-07-01
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Lindquist holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Facilities. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,641. Union affiliation: Manager.

Erik Evans

Communications Manager 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,641
Sub-department
OSD OCO Section Heads
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,641
Hire date
2023-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erik Evans works as a Communications Manager 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Section Heads. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Erik earned $129,641 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Darrell Schindler

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,641
Sub-department
EcoWaters Region 2
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,641
Hire date
2008-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Darrell Schindler holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Region 2. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,641. They are represented by Manager.

Tricia Plautz

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,632
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3
Base pay
$106,005
Overtime
$22,512
Other pay
$1,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,632
Hire date
2004-02-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Tricia Plautz serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,632. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chad Davis

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,630
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$106,022
Overtime
$22,736
Other pay
$872
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,630
Hire date
2012-08-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Chad Davis works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Chad earned $129,630 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Andrew Dirks

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,474
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9
Base pay
$106,022
Overtime
$21,080
Other pay
$2,371
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,474
Hire date
2015-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Andrew Dirks serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,474. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jon Handrick

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,453
Sub-department
FOR Protection Staff
Base pay
$97,593
Overtime
$22,984
Other pay
$8,876
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,453
Hire date
2007-07-09
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
Itasca

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

Jon Handrick works as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Jon earned $129,453 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Carpenter

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,406
Sub-department
PAT-Parks Reg 2
Base pay
$129,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,406
Hire date
1992-03-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Charles Carpenter is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Parks Reg 2. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,406. They are represented by Manager.

Jeremy Losinski

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,395
Sub-department
PAT-Reg 4
Base pay
$129,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,395
Hire date
2006-05-15
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeremy Losinski works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Reg 4. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Jeremy earned $129,395 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Daniel Baumbarger

Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,391
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-AHU
Base pay
$106,167
Overtime
$22,473
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,391
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
-

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Baumbarger is a Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-Ahu. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,391. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.