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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 48

Roscoe Benoy

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,521
Sub-department
FOR R3 Cambridge Asst Staff
Base pay
$38,959
Overtime
$25,561
Other pay
$3,002
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,521
Hire date
2017-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

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

Roscoe Benoy holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Cambridge Assistant Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,521. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Christopher Dawald

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,430
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay
$67,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,430
Hire date
2016-06-06
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
Wabasha

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

Christopher Dawald is a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,430. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karine Finken

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,424
Sub-department
PAT-NERegion-StrategicPrograms
Base pay
$67,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,424
Hire date
2021-12-13
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

At Natural Resources Department, Karine Finken serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails within Pat-Neregion-Strategicprograms. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,424. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rafael Contreras-Rangel

Planner Senior State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,386
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$67,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,386
Hire date
2023-09-18
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

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

Rafael Contreras-Rangel holds the role of Planner Senior State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,386. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Galvan

Human Resources Technician 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$67,379
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$65,159
Overtime
$965
Other pay
$1,255
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,379
Hire date
2008-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melissa Galvan holds the role of Human Resources Technician 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,379. They are represented by Confidential.

David Grandmaison

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,358
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 L Sup/AOC
Base pay
$67,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,358
Hire date
1999-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

David Grandmaison works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 L Sup/Aoc. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. David earned $67,358 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Niesen

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,345
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Staff
Base pay
$63,044
Overtime
$3,226
Other pay
$1,074
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,345
Hire date
2006-09-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Niesen works as a General Repair Worker for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $67,345 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Victoria Beauvais

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,248
Sub-department
F&W Budget Administration
Base pay
$67,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,248
Hire date
2022-01-12
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

Victoria Beauvais is a Accounting Officer Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Budget Administration. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,248. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Calder

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,224
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$778
Other pay
$4,855
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,224
Hire date
2003-05-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Nancy Calder serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within For R1 Warroad Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,224. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Charles Schuman

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,162
Sub-department
OSD OMB PT Contracting
Base pay
$67,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,162
Hire date
2019-05-03
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
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

Charles Schuman holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Pt Contracting. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,162. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Evan Duchow

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,123
Sub-department
WL-R2 Aitkin
Base pay
$57,310
Overtime
$5,849
Other pay
$3,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,123
Hire date
2015-07-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Aitkin

Source-specific fields

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

Evan Duchow is a Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Aitkin. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,123. They are represented by Technical.

Emma Young

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$67,110
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$67,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,110
Hire date
2018-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Emma Young holds the role of Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,110. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Taylor

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,065
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche Asst
Base pay
$66,357
Overtime
$508
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,065
Hire date
2008-04-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Heather Taylor is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,065. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Tara O'Neil

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,047
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$67,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,047
Hire date
2021-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Tara O'Neil serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Fish-R1 Assistant Reg Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,047. They are represented by Clerical.

Hannah Anema

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,991
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$66,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,991
Hire date
2013-05-28
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
Mcleod

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

Hannah Anema works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Assistant Reg Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Hannah earned $66,991 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kongpheng Moua

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,952
Sub-department
F&W License ELS
Base pay
$66,887
Overtime
$65
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,952
Hire date
2015-03-11
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

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

Kongpheng Moua works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Els. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Kongpheng earned $66,952 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Glenn Ristow

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,924
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$62,513
Overtime
$1,969
Other pay
$2,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,924
Hire date
2018-03-05
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

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, Glenn Ristow serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,924. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darryl Evans

Automotive Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,857
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$65,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,857
Hire date
2023-02-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Darryl Evans works as a Automotive Mechanic for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Darryl earned $66,857 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Joseph Washburn

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,853
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Staff
Base pay
$63,044
Overtime
$2,959
Other pay
$850
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,853
Hire date
1995-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Washburn works as a General Repair Worker for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $66,853 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

James Hill

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,848
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche Asst
Base pay
$63,044
Overtime
$3,414
Other pay
$390
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,848
Hire date
2009-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Hill is a General Repair Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,848. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Ciara Mccarty

Nr Specialist Int Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,842
Sub-department
WL-R1 Res Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$66,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,842
Hire date
2012-06-11
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
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Ciara Mccarty serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl Research within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,842. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Johnson

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$66,837
Sub-department
WL-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff
Base pay
$66,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,837
Hire date
2015-12-02
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
Winona

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, Christine Johnson serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within Wl-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,837. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Hoefer

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,764
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$40,971
Overtime
$22,202
Other pay
$3,591
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,764
Hire date
1995-10-18
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

At Natural Resources Department, David Hoefer serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,764. Union affiliation: Service.

August Kramer

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,732
Sub-department
FOR R3 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$66,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,732
Hire date
2015-06-22
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

August Kramer holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Assistant Reg Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,732. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Folkert

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,663
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$63,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,459
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,663
Hire date
2015-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Folkert works as a Nr Technician Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $66,663 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Krista Howk

Realty Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,648
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops - Bemidji
Base pay
$66,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,648
Hire date
2001-11-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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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

Krista Howk holds the role of Realty Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Ops - Bemidji. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,648. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Kromminga

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$66,612
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3
Base pay
$65,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,612
Hire date
2023-02-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jamie Kromminga works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jamie earned $66,612 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Laurel Schummer

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,602
Sub-department
PAT-NW Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$66,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,602
Hire date
1986-04-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Laurel Schummer is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Nw Region-Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,602. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Michelle Apman

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,599
Sub-department
OSD HR Section Heads
Base pay
$66,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,599
Hire date
2019-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

At Natural Resources Department, Michelle Apman serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal within Osd HR Section Heads. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,599. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Heidi Fredeen

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,597
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$66,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,597
Hire date
2011-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heidi Fredeen works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Heidi earned $66,597 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Francine Rahne

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2012-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Francine Rahne serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal within Pat-Ne Region-Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,596. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Corrine Stille

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
Enforcement - Asst Director
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
1985-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Corrine Stille is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Assistant Director. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,596. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Samantha Sturman Dahl

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
EcoWaters Section Heads
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2024-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Samantha Sturman Dahl works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $66,596 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Vicki Kachelmeier

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
PAT-South Reg-Leadership Team
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Vicki Kachelmeier works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Natural Resources Department within Pat-South Reg-Leadership Team. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Vicki earned $66,596 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Julie Nelson

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
F&W Director Staff
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2021-11-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Julie Nelson serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal within F&W Director Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,596. They are represented by Clerical.

Leatha Lamers

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-LeadershipTeam
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2012-07-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leatha Lamers is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-Leadershipteam. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,596. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Cody Burke

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,594
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew Supervisors
Base pay
$62,803
Overtime
$2,926
Other pay
$866
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,594
Hire date
2022-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Cody Burke is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew Supervisors. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,594. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kyle Haugen

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,551
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$35,939
Overtime
$27,643
Other pay
$2,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,551
Hire date
2010-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kyle Haugen is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,551. They are represented by Service.

Eric Miller

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,531
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 ARm Staff
Base pay
$65,899
Overtime
$632
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,531
Hire date
2024-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Eric Miller is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,531. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Carrow

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,483
Sub-department
Fish-Reg 1 Staff
Base pay
$66,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,483
Hire date
2014-06-02
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
Becker

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

Ryan Carrow works as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-Reg 1 Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $66,483 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.