Natural Resources Department

Sub-department

F&W WLD Section Mgmt

Base pay

$118,799

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,814

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$121,613

Hire date

2018-02-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Crow Wing

Seth Goreham is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Section Management. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,613. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2

Base pay

$106,026

Overtime

$14,666

Other pay

$737

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$121,429

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

-

Thomas Hutchins works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $121,429 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

WL-R2 Staff

Base pay

$121,361

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$121,361

Hire date

2005-03-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

Angela Aarhus-Ward works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Angela earned $121,361 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18

Base pay

$94,612

Overtime

$24,963

Other pay

$1,735

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$121,310

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

-

Tyler Ramaker is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $121,310. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

FOR Operations

Base pay

$121,291

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$121,291

Hire date

2009-05-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Samantha Grover holds the role of Nr Section Manager at Natural Resources Department within For Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,291. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

FOR Fire Prot Supv

Base pay

$116,533

Overtime

$3,388

Other pay

$1,300

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$121,221

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

Ramsey

At Natural Resources Department, Michael Warnke 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 $121,221. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

WL-R4 Staff

Base pay

$116,534

Overtime

$2,314

Other pay

$2,244

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$121,092

Hire date

2012-08-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Watonwan

Nicole Davros holds the role of Nr Program Supervisor Senior Wild Research at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,092. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 4

Base pay

$105,874

Overtime

$15,136

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$121,009

Hire date

2012-08-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Lucas Belgard works as a Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Lucas earned $121,009 in 2024. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

F&W Fisheries Mgt

Base pay

$118,103

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,893

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,996

Hire date

2014-01-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jamison Wendel holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Fisheries Mgt. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,996. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

L&M Real Estate Transactions

Base pay

$120,895

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,895

Hire date

2009-03-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kerstin Larson holds the role of Real Estate Program Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within L&M Real Estate Transactions. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,895. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

OSD OCO Outreach & Education

Base pay

$120,895

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,895

Hire date

2018-07-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Christopher Clayton is a Communications Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Outreach & Education. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,895. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

FOR R1 Asst Reg Supv

Base pay

$120,895

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,895

Hire date

2010-11-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

Gregory Snyder works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Assistant Reg Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Gregory earned $120,895 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Fish-R3 Asst Reg Supv

Base pay

$120,895

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,895

Hire date

2002-09-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Neil Vanderbosch works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Assistant Reg Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. Neil earned $120,895 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

EcoWaters R3 RM Staff

Base pay

$120,890

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,890

Hire date

1995-06-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Natural Resources Department, Elizabeth Harper serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Ecowaters R3 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,890. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

FOR Timber Section

Base pay

$103,958

Overtime

$13,491

Other pay

$3,259

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,708

Hire date

2003-05-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Walker Wearne is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Timber Section. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,708. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

OSD Operations Section

Base pay

$46,313

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$74,258

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,571

Hire date

1988-07-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Natural Resources Department, Gregory Kruse serves as a Nr Assistant Division Director within Osd Operations Section. Hired in 1988, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,571. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

PAT-R1 Itasca

Base pay

$116,533

Overtime

$995

Other pay

$3,030

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,558

Hire date

1991-06-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hubbard

At Natural Resources Department, Aaron Wunrow serves as a Nr Supervisor within Pat-R1 Itasca. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,558. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

F&W WLD Section Mgmt

Base pay

$119,864

Overtime

$619

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,483

Hire date

2003-01-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jamie Gangaware works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Section Management. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Jamie earned $120,483 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Air Support

Base pay

$102,019

Overtime

$17,970

Other pay

$461

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,450

Hire date

2019-05-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Natural Resources Department, Ryan Hanna serves as a Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot within Enforcement-Air Support. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,450. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

FOR R2 Hibbing

Base pay

$108,557

Overtime

$5,011

Other pay

$6,858

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,426

Hire date

2000-05-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Daniel Prazak holds the role of Nr Forestry Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Hibbing. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,426. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

F&W Outreach

Base pay

$98,905

Overtime

$21,479

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,383

Hire date

2023-01-04

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

Ramsey

At Natural Resources Department, Amy Harger serves as a Communications Specialist 4 within F&W Outreach. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,383. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FOR R3 Little Falls Asst Staff

Base pay

$77,734

Overtime

$4,675

Other pay

$37,889

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,298

Hire date

1996-03-06

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

Kanabec

Anthony Miller works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $120,298 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

WL-R1 Baudette

Base pay

$76,253

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$43,895

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,148

Hire date

1991-01-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lake Of Woods

Scott Laudenslager works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Baudette. Hired in 1991, they have about 33 years of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $120,148 in 2024. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs

Base pay

$93,974

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$25,900

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,874

Hire date

2018-09-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Fillmore

Scott Sindelar works as a Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery for Natural Resources Department within F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $119,874 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3

Base pay

$100,118

Overtime

$19,587

Other pay

$150

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,855

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

-

Felicia Znajda is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,855. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9

Base pay

$106,013

Overtime

$13,755

Other pay

$63

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,831

Hire date

2009-04-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Chelsey Collette holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,831. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4

Base pay

$99,914

Overtime

$17,872

Other pay

$1,621

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,407

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

-

Mark Mathy works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 4. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Mark earned $119,407 in 2024. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

L&M Mineral Potential

Base pay

$119,350

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,350

Hire date

2004-03-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

18

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Donald Elsenheimer works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Donald earned $119,350 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

FOR Mgt State Land

Base pay

$116,533

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,805

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,338

Hire date

1997-08-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

At Natural Resources Department, Dennis Kepler serves as a Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor within For Mgt State Land. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,338. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

PAT-NE Region-Operations

Base pay

$116,533

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,805

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,338

Hire date

1996-02-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lake

Paul Hansen is a Nr Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Ne Region-Operations. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,338. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

PAT-NW Region-Operations

Base pay

$116,533

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,805

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,338

Hire date

1993-06-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Otter Tail

At Natural Resources Department, Shawn Donais serves as a Nr Supervisor within Pat-Nw Region-Operations. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,338. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

EcoWaters R4 RM Staff

Base pay

$116,533

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,805

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,338

Hire date

1992-04-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Le Sueur

Todd Kolander works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R4 Rm Staff. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. Todd earned $119,338 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

EcoWaters R3 RM Staff

Base pay

$116,514

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,805

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,319

Hire date

1993-05-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Wabasha

Megan Moore works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R3 Rm Staff. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. Megan earned $119,319 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

FOR R1 Bemidji

Base pay

$108,557

Overtime

$7,058

Other pay

$3,500

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,115

Hire date

2002-05-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Rucinski serves as a Nr Forestry Supervisor within For R1 Bemidji. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,115. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

PAT-NE Region-Operations

Base pay

$116,243

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,805

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$119,048

Hire date

2006-05-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Carlton

Dennis Reindl works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Ne Region-Operations. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Dennis earned $119,048 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

FOR R2 Deer River Staff

Base pay

$74,126

Overtime

$35,223

Other pay

$9,619

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$118,968

Hire date

2013-05-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

Josiah Emerson holds the role of Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,968. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

FOR R2 Deer River

Base pay

$109,254

Overtime

$4,482

Other pay

$5,209

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$118,945

Hire date

2004-05-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

At Natural Resources Department, Wesley Belanger serves as a Nr Forestry Supervisor within For R2 Deer River. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,945. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

FOR R2 Tower Staff

Base pay

$80,961

Overtime

$32,376

Other pay

$5,596

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$118,932

Hire date

2010-04-30

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

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Weflen serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R2 Tower Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,932. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

F&W Wild Research Program

Base pay

$116,536

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,244

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$118,780

Hire date

2004-08-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Anoka

Michelle Carstensen holds the role of Nr Program Supervisor Senior Wild Research at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,780. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

FOR R2 Deer River Staff

Base pay

$84,504

Overtime

$29,248

Other pay

$4,890

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$118,641

Hire date

2005-05-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

Ryan Brubaker holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,641. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.