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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 7

Aaron Mielke

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$126,123
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Asst
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$26,205
Other pay
$5,943
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,123
Hire date
1999-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

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, Aaron Mielke serves as a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor within For R2 Two Harbors Assistant. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,123. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Caleb Silgjord

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$126,094
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11
Base pay
$106,027
Overtime
$17,900
Other pay
$2,167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,094
Hire date
2005-04-25
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

Caleb Silgjord holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,094. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kipp Duncan

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$125,846
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8
Base pay
$99,889
Overtime
$24,662
Other pay
$1,295
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,846
Hire date
2001-02-14
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kipp Duncan works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Kipp earned $125,846 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Clint Fitzgerald

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$125,575
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3
Base pay
$109,621
Overtime
$14,290
Other pay
$1,664
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,575
Hire date
2018-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Clint Fitzgerald works as a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Clint earned $125,575 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Dustin Roemeling

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$125,523
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15
Base pay
$100,076
Overtime
$24,174
Other pay
$1,272
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,523
Hire date
2022-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Dustin Roemeling holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,523. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Bradley Maas

Nr Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$125,432
Sub-department
Enforcement-Air Support
Base pay
$76,264
Overtime
$6,852
Other pay
$42,316
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,432
Hire date
1983-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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
No
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, Bradley Maas serves as a Nr Pilot within Enforcement-Air Support. Hired in 1983, they have about 42 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,432. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Swedberg

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$125,425
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$100,583
Overtime
$23,751
Other pay
$1,092
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,425
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

Jacob Swedberg holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,425. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jill Nguyen

Staff Attorney 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$125,380
Sub-department
DNR General Counsel
Base pay
$125,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,380
Hire date
1999-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jill Nguyen serves as a Staff Attorney 3 within Dnr General Counsel. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,380. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Cary

Staff Attorney 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$125,320
Sub-department
DNR General Counsel
Base pay
$125,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,320
Hire date
2014-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Robert Cary serves as a Staff Attorney 3 within Dnr General Counsel. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,320. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexander Birdsall

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$125,282
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 13
Base pay
$106,022
Overtime
$18,171
Other pay
$1,089
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,282
Hire date
2016-01-05
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

Alexander Birdsall holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 13. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,282. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Thomas Hovey

Hydrologist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$125,133
Sub-department
EcoWaters Cons Assist & Reg
Base pay
$125,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,133
Hire date
1987-11-16
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

Thomas Hovey is a Hydrologist 4 at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Cons Assist & Reg. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $125,133. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Erika Herr

Hydrologist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$125,132
Sub-department
L&M Mine Permit & Coord Supv
Base pay
$125,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,132
Hire date
2001-10-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erika Herr is a Hydrologist 4 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Supervisor. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $125,132. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

John Furr

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$124,818
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Asst
Base pay
$93,612
Overtime
$30,047
Other pay
$1,159
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,818
Hire date
2016-08-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Furr holds the role of Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,818. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Andrew Schmidt

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$124,776
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8
Base pay
$99,913
Overtime
$23,724
Other pay
$1,139
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,776
Hire date
2001-07-11
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, Andrew Schmidt serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,776. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Gregory Verkuilen

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$124,729
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10
Base pay
$104,344
Overtime
$20,218
Other pay
$167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,729
Hire date
2001-02-28
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

Gregory Verkuilen is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,729. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Benjamin Huener

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$124,706
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$106,014
Overtime
$17,517
Other pay
$1,176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,706
Hire date
2008-04-30
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

Benjamin Huener is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,706. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Steve Carroll

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$124,469
Sub-department
OSD OCO Strategic Comms
Base pay
$90,568
Overtime
$49
Other pay
$33,853
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,469
Hire date
2003-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steve Carroll works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Strategic Comms. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Steve earned $124,469 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Benjamin Karon

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$124,356
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8
Base pay
$105,997
Overtime
$15,390
Other pay
$2,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,356
Hire date
2014-01-27
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, Benjamin Karon serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,356. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ellen Considine

Hydrologist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$124,323
Sub-department
ECO Waters Inv Mont & Analysis
Base pay
$124,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,323
Hire date
2015-09-28
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

At Natural Resources Department, Ellen Considine serves as a Hydrologist 4 within Eco Waters Inv Mont & Analysis. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,323. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Steven Mekkes

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$124,233
Sub-department
L&M Engin/Minrl Potential/Sur
Base pay
$124,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,233
Hire date
2020-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Mekkes holds the role of Engineer Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Engin/Minrl Potential/Sur. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,233. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Curtis Simonson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$124,098
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5
Base pay
$92,854
Overtime
$30,860
Other pay
$384
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,098
Hire date
2020-05-04
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, Curtis Simonson serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,098. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

David Trauba

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$124,019
Sub-department
WL-R4
Base pay
$124,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,019
Hire date
1992-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
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, David Trauba serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Wl-R4. They have served since 1992 (about 32 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,019. Union affiliation: Manager.

Thomas Wahlstrom

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$123,869
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6
Base pay
$106,006
Overtime
$17,728
Other pay
$135
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,869
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

Thomas Wahlstrom holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,869. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jesse Roberts

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$123,805
Sub-department
WL-R1 Staff
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,805
Hire date
1989-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Jesse Roberts works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years as a full-time employee. Jesse earned $123,805 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Jason Peterson

Landscape Architect Princ Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$123,804
Sub-department
OSD MR Regional Engineers
Base pay
$120,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,804
Hire date
1995-05-31
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jason Peterson serves as a Landscape Architect Princ Supervisor within Osd Mr Regional Engineers. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,804. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Michael Bates

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$123,688
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$24,701
Other pay
$5,013
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,688
Hire date
2001-10-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Michael Bates serves as a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor within For R1 Bemidji Assistant. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,688. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Samantha Minkler

Nr Bureau Administrator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$123,654
Sub-department
OSD Management Resources
Base pay
$123,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,654
Hire date
2019-12-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Samantha Minkler holds the role of Nr Bureau Administrator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Management Resources. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,654. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Christa Maxwell

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$123,433
Sub-department
PAT-NW Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$119,737
Overtime
$785
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,433
Hire date
1995-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Christa Maxwell serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Pat-Nw Region-Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,433. Union affiliation: Manager.

Nicholas Prachar

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$123,224
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$106,007
Overtime
$15,989
Other pay
$1,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,224
Hire date
2013-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

At Natural Resources Department, Nicholas Prachar serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,224. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ted Sledge

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$123,223
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,223
Hire date
1995-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ted Sledge is a State Program Administrative Manager at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Assistant Reg Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,223. Union affiliation: Manager.

Vincent Brown Sr

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$122,920
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7
Base pay
$100,377
Overtime
$22,050
Other pay
$493
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,920
Hire date
2020-05-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Vincent Brown Sr holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,920. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kelli Bruns

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$122,660
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Leadership Team
Base pay
$122,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,660
Hire date
2017-01-04
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kelli Bruns holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Leadership Team. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,660. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Stephen Westby

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$122,554
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11
Base pay
$100,394
Overtime
$20,870
Other pay
$1,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,554
Hire date
2013-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Stephen Westby is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,554. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chad Sherack

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$122,412
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2
Base pay
$46,609
Overtime
$4,888
Other pay
$70,916
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,412
Hire date
1998-12-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
31
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chad Sherack is a Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,412. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Kylan Hill

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$122,296
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 13
Base pay
$99,843
Overtime
$21,743
Other pay
$710
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,296
Hire date
2016-01-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Kylan Hill works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 13. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Kylan earned $122,296 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Baumbarger

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$122,291
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3
Base pay
$99,909
Overtime
$21,530
Other pay
$852
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,291
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
-

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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

Daniel Baumbarger is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $122,291. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Annette Schlag

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$122,159
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18
Base pay
$100,551
Overtime
$20,986
Other pay
$622
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,159
Hire date
2015-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Annette Schlag holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,159. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Blong Lor

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$122,146
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12
Base pay
$100,533
Overtime
$20,423
Other pay
$1,190
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,146
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
-

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

At Natural Resources Department, Blong Lor serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,146. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Keith Bertram

Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$122,110
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-AHU
Base pay
$106,164
Overtime
$15,822
Other pay
$124
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,110
Hire date
2000-04-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Keith Bertram holds the role of Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-Ahu. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,110. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Thomas Sutherland

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$122,079
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7
Base pay
$109,314
Overtime
$12,185
Other pay
$580
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,079
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
-

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

Thomas Sutherland works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 7. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $122,079 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.