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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 44

Jonathan Langhorst

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,727
Sub-department
PAT T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$708
Other pay
$947
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,727
Hire date
1988-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jonathan Langhorst serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,727. They are represented by Technical.

Robert Horstmann

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,716
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Flandrau Asst
Base pay
$70,324
Overtime
$1,086
Other pay
$307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,716
Hire date
2024-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Robert Horstmann works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Flandrau Assistant. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Robert earned $71,716 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Genevieve Furtner

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,713
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$64,337
Overtime
$223
Other pay
$7,153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,713
Hire date
2016-04-08
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
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

Genevieve Furtner is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,713. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Haley Byron

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,700
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 ARm Staff
Base pay
$71,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,700
Hire date
2023-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Haley Byron is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,700. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Galvan

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,676
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$69,929
Overtime
$435
Other pay
$1,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,676
Hire date
2008-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Melissa Galvan is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,676. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Devon Wenthe

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$71,675
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Staff
Base pay
$59,706
Overtime
$9,805
Other pay
$2,165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,675
Hire date
2018-12-10
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

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

At Natural Resources Department, Devon Wenthe serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R1 Backus Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,675. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Eck

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,667
Sub-department
OSD OP R2 Bus Office Staff
Base pay
$70,991
Overtime
$676
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,667
Hire date
2015-11-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Christine Eck holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R2 Bus Office Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,667. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kylee Berger

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$71,657
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Asst Staff
Base pay
$63,605
Overtime
$5,479
Other pay
$2,572
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,657
Hire date
2016-05-18
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
Becker

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

At Natural Resources Department, Kylee Berger serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R1 Park Rapids Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,657. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Pantsar

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,593
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$62,984
Overtime
$8,609
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,593
Hire date
1990-03-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Pantsar holds the role of General Repair Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service as a part-time, 0.85 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,593. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Arlyn Boddy

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,590
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Ft Ridgely Staff
Base pay
$69,526
Overtime
$2,057
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,590
Hire date
2012-11-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Renville

Source-specific fields

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

Arlyn Boddy is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Ft Ridgely Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $71,590. They are represented by Technical.

Nathan Anderson

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$71,466
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Staff
Base pay
$55,397
Overtime
$10,886
Other pay
$5,182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,466
Hire date
2017-05-22
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nathan Anderson works as a Nr Forestry Specialist for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $71,466 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Swanson

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,445
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Split Rock Light Staff1
Base pay
$64,175
Overtime
$6,349
Other pay
$920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,445
Hire date
2018-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, David Swanson serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Split Rock Light Staff1. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,445. They are represented by Technical.

Cynthia Holleman

Nr Parks Douglas Ldg Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,423
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Staff
Base pay
$68,028
Overtime
$3,170
Other pay
$225
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,423
Hire date
2021-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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

Cynthia Holleman holds the role of Nr Parks Douglas Ldg Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,423. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kyle Gray

Carpenter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,358
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$68,623
Overtime
$2,728
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,358
Hire date
2012-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kyle Gray serves as a Carpenter within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,358. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jordan Moberg

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,343
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew Supervisors
Base pay
$70,422
Overtime
$521
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,343
Hire date
2012-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Jordan Moberg holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,343. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Nicole Biagi

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,335
Sub-department
Enforcement - BLA
Base pay
$71,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,335
Hire date
2022-06-27
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

At Natural Resources Department, Nicole Biagi serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within Enforcement - Bla. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,335. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kraig King

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,330
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Staff
Base pay
$36,768
Overtime
$28,357
Other pay
$6,205
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,330
Hire date
2011-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kraig King is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,330. They are represented by Service.

Jennifer Bubke

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,300
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$71,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,300
Hire date
2023-05-10
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Bubke serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Pat-Co-Admin Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,300. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Peterson

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,300
Sub-department
PAT T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,229
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,300
Hire date
1992-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Daniel Peterson serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,300. Union affiliation: Technical.

Aaron Lamb

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,300
Sub-department
ECO Waters Floodplain Modeling
Base pay
$71,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,300
Hire date
2018-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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

Aaron Lamb is a Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Floodplain Modeling. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,300. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Hayes

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,245
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 3
Base pay
$71,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,245
Hire date
2017-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Nicholas Hayes works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 3. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $71,245 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tanner Bruse

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,242
Sub-department
WL-R4 Marshall Staff
Base pay
$71,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,242
Hire date
2012-05-09
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
Lyon

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

Tanner Bruse works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Marshall Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Tanner earned $71,242 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Riley Dirckx

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,201
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$52,465
Overtime
$16,348
Other pay
$2,387
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,201
Hire date
2021-03-31
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
Lake Of Woods

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

Riley Dirckx is a Nr Forestry Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,201. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Hofer

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,201
Sub-department
FOR Admn Bus Mgt
Base pay
$71,201
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,201
Hire date
2024-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brandon Hofer is a Accounting Officer Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Admn Bus Mgt. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,201. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathaniel Stewart

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,200
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Finland Staff
Base pay
$71,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,200
Hire date
2011-05-25
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
Lake

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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

Nathaniel Stewart holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Finland Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,200. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Witte

Realty Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,200
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$71,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,200
Hire date
2008-06-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Mary Witte is a Realty Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,200. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deanne Pierzinski

Management Analyst 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,200
Sub-department
OSD MR Regional Engineers
Base pay
$71,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,200
Hire date
1997-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Deanne Pierzinski holds the role of Management Analyst 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Regional Engineers. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,200. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Babb

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,150
Sub-department
PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay
$71,002
Overtime
$80
Other pay
$68
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,150
Hire date
2011-04-01
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

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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, Robert Babb serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,150. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michaela Leach

Planner Senior State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$71,122
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$71,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,122
Hire date
2016-11-02
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michaela Leach is a Planner Senior State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $71,122. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Susan Crapser

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,071
Sub-department
OSD OP R2 Bus Office Staff
Base pay
$71,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,071
Hire date
2024-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pope

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Susan Crapser serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Osd Op R2 Bus Office Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,071. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Billie Kennedy

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,006
Sub-department
Enforcement-SIU Admin Support
Base pay
$71,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,006
Hire date
1996-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Billie Kennedy holds the role of State Program Administrative at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Siu Administrative Support. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,006. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Stein

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,000
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,000
Hire date
2022-02-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, David Stein serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within F&W Administrative Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,000. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Herbert

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,000
Sub-department
OSD HR ES & Labor Relations_
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,000
Hire date
1998-12-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brandon Herbert works as a State Program Administrative for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es & Labor Relations_. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Brandon earned $71,000 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Dennis Opdahl

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,997
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$70,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,997
Hire date
1973-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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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, Dennis Opdahl serves as a State Program Administrative within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. Hired in 1973, they have about 52 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,997. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Callen

Nr Parks & Trails Equipment Oper/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,980
Sub-department
PAT R2B Tower Staff
Base pay
$62,051
Overtime
$3,031
Other pay
$5,899
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,980
Hire date
2008-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Callen is a Nr Parks & Trails Equipment Oper at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2B Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,980. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Lisa Pepper

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,902
Sub-department
PAT-R2 McCarthy Beach Asst
Base pay
$68,240
Overtime
$2,012
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,902
Hire date
2000-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lisa Pepper works as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Mccarthy Beach Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $70,902 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kenneth Moorhouse

Building Utilities Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,851
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$69,823
Overtime
$1,028
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,851
Hire date
2002-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
91
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kenneth Moorhouse serves as a Building Utilities Mechanic within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,851. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Austin Dane

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,845
Sub-department
FOR Administration
Base pay
$65,860
Overtime
$4,891
Other pay
$94
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,845
Hire date
2012-09-04
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
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

Austin Dane is a State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Administration. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,845. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Sheard

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,837
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3
Base pay
$64,224
Overtime
$3,620
Other pay
$2,993
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,837
Hire date
2012-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Donald Sheard holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,837. They are represented by Technical.

Cynthia Poyhonen

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,811
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Coastal Zone
Base pay
$70,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,811
Hire date
2014-12-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Lake

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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

Cynthia Poyhonen works as a Grants Specialist Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Coastal Zone. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Cynthia earned $70,811 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.