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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 6

Taylor Hochstein

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,376
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7
Base pay
$106,049
Overtime
$22,323
Other pay
$1,004
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,376
Hire date
2012-03-15
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

Taylor Hochstein works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Taylor earned $129,376 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Shane Osborne

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,343
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3
Base pay
$105,977
Overtime
$22,557
Other pay
$808
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,343
Hire date
1997-04-30
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shane Osborne holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,343. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joseph Fleisher

Land Surveyor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,145
Sub-department
L & M Survey Staff/Supv
Base pay
$129,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,145
Hire date
2000-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Fleisher holds the role of Land Surveyor Principal at Natural Resources Department within L & M Survey Staff/Supv. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,145. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Matthew Rustin

Engineer Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,143
Sub-department
OSD MR Northern Reg Engineers
Base pay
$129,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,143
Hire date
2000-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Matthew Rustin serves as a Engineer Princ within Osd Mr Northern Reg Engineers. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,143. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jason Boyle

Engineer Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,143
Sub-department
EcoWaters Cons Assist & Reg
Base pay
$129,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,143
Hire date
2007-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Boyle holds the role of Engineer Princ at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Cons Assist & Reg. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,143. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jeffrey Erickson

Engineer Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,142
Sub-department
OSD MR Northern Reg Engineers
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,142
Hire date
1996-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Erickson holds the role of Engineer Princ at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Northern Reg Engineers. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,142. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jon Hendrickson

Engineer Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,142
Sub-department
OSD MR Northern Reg Engineers
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,142
Hire date
1999-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jon Hendrickson works as a Engineer Princ for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Northern Reg Engineers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Jon earned $129,142 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Yancey Stam

Engineer Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,142
Sub-department
OSD MR Northern Reg Engineers
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,142
Hire date
2006-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Yancey Stam works as a Engineer Princ for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Northern Reg Engineers. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Yancey earned $129,142 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brittany Hauser

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,107
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18
Base pay
$103,572
Overtime
$23,394
Other pay
$2,141
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,107
Hire date
2015-07-28
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

Brittany Hauser holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,107. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jeffrey Weiss

Engineer Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,106
Sub-department
ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay
$129,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,106
Hire date
2020-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Weiss is a Engineer Princ at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,106. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brian Nerbonne

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,046
Sub-department
Fish-R3
Base pay
$129,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,046
Hire date
1999-01-25
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

Brian Nerbonne works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $129,046 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Shawn Wichmann

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$129,029
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15
Base pay
$105,987
Overtime
$21,726
Other pay
$1,315
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,029
Hire date
1998-06-01
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

Shawn Wichmann holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,029. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

John Voges

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$128,979
Sub-department
PAT-Parks Reg 1
Base pay
$125,859
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,979
Hire date
1995-08-21
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

John Voges holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Parks Reg 1. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,979. Union affiliation: Manager.

Shawn Olsen

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$128,855
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Paper
Base pay
$70,661
Overtime
$53,347
Other pay
$4,847
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,855
Hire date
1997-06-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shawn Olsen is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Paper. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,855. They are represented by Technical.

Deanna Gieseke

Financial Mgt Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$128,844
Sub-department
OSD OMB Section Heads
Base pay
$123,216
Overtime
$2,920
Other pay
$2,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,844
Hire date
2007-03-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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, Deanna Gieseke serves as a Financial Mgt Director within Osd Omb Section Heads. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,844. They are represented by Manager.

Charles Scott

Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$128,745
Sub-department
Enforcement-Air Support
Base pay
$119,860
Overtime
$8,885
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,745
Hire date
1997-09-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Charles Scott holds the role of Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Air Support. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,745. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Shane Vernier

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$128,654
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16
Base pay
$106,022
Overtime
$21,149
Other pay
$1,482
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,654
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

Shane Vernier is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,654. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jeremiah Fauskee

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$128,631
Sub-department
FOR Timber Section
Base pay
$109,082
Overtime
$18,851
Other pay
$699
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,631
Hire date
2001-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

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, Jeremiah Fauskee serves as a Nr Program Consultant within For Timber Section. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,631. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Glesener Ii

Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$128,618
Sub-department
FOR Fire Prot Supv
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$6,740
Other pay
$5,344
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,618
Hire date
1996-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

At Natural Resources Department, William Glesener Ii serves as a Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor within For Fire Prot Supervisor. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,618. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Derek Schneider

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$128,455
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18
Base pay
$106,018
Overtime
$21,155
Other pay
$1,282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,455
Hire date
2011-02-17
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 Schneider is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,455. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Salzer

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$128,149
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14
Base pay
$99,862
Overtime
$26,797
Other pay
$1,490
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,149
Hire date
1999-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Salzer is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $128,149. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jay Frischman

Hydrologist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$128,130
Sub-department
ECO Waters Inv Mont & Analysis
Base pay
$125,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,012
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,130
Hire date
1985-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
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

Jay Frischman works as a Hydrologist 4 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Inv Mont & Analysis. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years as a full-time employee. Jay earned $128,130 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Brent Ihnen

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$128,046
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6
Base pay
$106,005
Overtime
$22,041
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,046
Hire date
2004-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Brent Ihnen works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Brent earned $128,046 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Willis

Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$128,044
Sub-department
Enforcement Programs
Base pay
$116,580
Overtime
$8,267
Other pay
$3,198
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,044
Hire date
2014-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
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
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Willis is a Nr Program Manager 2 - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Programs. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $128,044. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Garrett Thomas

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$127,930
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14
Base pay
$100,574
Overtime
$25,807
Other pay
$1,550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,930
Hire date
2018-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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, Garrett Thomas serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,930. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sara Berhow

Communications Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$127,647
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Outreach Program
Base pay
$120,779
Overtime
$116
Other pay
$6,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,647
Hire date
2022-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Sara Berhow is a Communications Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Outreach Program. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,647. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Corey Wiebusch

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$127,544
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$100,781
Overtime
$26,284
Other pay
$479
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,544
Hire date
2006-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Corey Wiebusch works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Corey earned $127,544 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joy Loughry

Hydrologist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$127,543
Sub-department
ECO Waters Inv Mont & Analysis
Base pay
$125,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,410
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,543
Hire date
2008-12-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
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

Joy Loughry works as a Hydrologist 4 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Inv Mont & Analysis. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Joy earned $127,543 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Amber Jungwirth

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$127,463
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$17,028
Other pay
$22,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,463
Hire date
1999-09-01
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
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

Amber Jungwirth is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Hibbing Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,463. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Loftness

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$127,366
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15
Base pay
$105,987
Overtime
$21,379
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,366
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, Matthew Loftness serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,366. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Branden Broughten

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$127,112
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5
Base pay
$105,987
Overtime
$20,791
Other pay
$334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,112
Hire date
2005-05-12
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

Branden Broughten is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,112. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chad Thesing

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$127,050
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11
Base pay
$99,920
Overtime
$25,861
Other pay
$1,270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,050
Hire date
2006-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
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, Chad Thesing serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,050. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mitchell Boyum

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$126,912
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18
Base pay
$105,996
Overtime
$20,540
Other pay
$377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,912
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mitchell Boyum works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Mitchell earned $126,912 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Flerlage

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$126,899
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9
Base pay
$105,999
Overtime
$20,538
Other pay
$361
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,899
Hire date
2011-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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, Anthony Flerlage serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,899. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Andrew Goodman

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$126,745
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$106,022
Overtime
$20,722
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,745
Hire date
2018-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Andrew Goodman holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,745. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

William Landmark

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$126,724
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$105,783
Overtime
$19,077
Other pay
$1,864
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,724
Hire date
2014-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

William Landmark holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,724. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Troy Fondie

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$126,722
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5
Base pay
$105,987
Overtime
$20,735
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,722
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Troy Fondie is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,722. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

David Rickert

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$126,564
Sub-department
OSD Region 3 Manager
Base pay
$126,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,564
Hire date
2011-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Rickert holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Region 3 Manager. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,564. They are represented by Manager.

Eric Schettler

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$126,485
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16
Base pay
$105,987
Overtime
$20,498
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,485
Hire date
2005-02-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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, Eric Schettler serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,485. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Arnaud Kpachavi

Nr Specialist 3 Co Marine Unit Offr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$126,412
Sub-department
Enforcement – Marine Unit
Base pay
$97,364
Overtime
$14,159
Other pay
$14,889
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,412
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
-

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

Arnaud Kpachavi is a Nr Specialist 3 Co Marine Unit Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement – Marine Unit. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,412. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.