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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 9

Gretchen Miller

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,617
Sub-department
WL-R3
Base pay
$118,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,617
Hire date
2004-12-07
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

Gretchen Miller holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,617. Union affiliation: Manager.

Daniel Thomasen

Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,479
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2
Base pay
$44,570
Overtime
$4,090
Other pay
$69,819
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,479
Hire date
1990-04-17
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
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Thomasen holds the role of Nr District Supervisor - Enforcement at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,479. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Matthew Simmons

Nr Section Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,415
Sub-department
OSD OCO Section Heads
Base pay
$118,246
Overtime
$168
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,415
Hire date
2022-11-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Matthew Simmons holds the role of Nr Section Manager at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Section Heads. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,415. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jennifer Rivera

Human Resources Director 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,400
Sub-department
OSD HR ES & Labor Relations_
Base pay
$116,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,400
Hire date
2000-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Rivera works as a Human Resources Director 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es & Labor Relations_. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $118,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Kurt Woodrich

Engineering Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$118,353
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay
$64,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53,665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,353
Hire date
1984-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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, 2024
No
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, Kurt Woodrich serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 40 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,353. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Bruce Davis

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Wild Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,328
Sub-department
WL-R1 Res Bemidji
Base pay
$116,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,244
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,328
Hire date
2014-04-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Bruce Davis serves as a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Wild Research within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,328. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Anthony Hams

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,256
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$100,068
Overtime
$17,564
Other pay
$624
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,256
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

Anthony Hams is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,256. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

William Dinesen

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$118,224
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Camden
Base pay
$67,795
Overtime
$1,862
Other pay
$48,566
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,224
Hire date
1981-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, William Dinesen serves as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Camden. They have served since 1981 (about 43 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,224. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Cindy Tranby

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$118,184
Sub-department
OSD OP Business Services
Base pay
$112,927
Overtime
$5,257
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,184
Hire date
2019-11-15
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

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, Cindy Tranby serves as a Planning Director State within Osd Op Business Services. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,184. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Stennett

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,968
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11
Base pay
$100,058
Overtime
$17,208
Other pay
$702
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,968
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

At Natural Resources Department, Adam Stennett serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,968. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jordan Schaefer

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,960
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$117,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,960
Hire date
2006-05-08
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

Jordan Schaefer works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Ne Region-Leadership Team. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Jordan earned $117,960 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Judy Elbert

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,903
Sub-department
EcoWaters Ecosystem Mgt & Prot
Base pay
$110,677
Overtime
$4,518
Other pay
$2,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,903
Hire date
2004-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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, Judy Elbert serves as a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services within Ecowaters Ecosystem Mgt & Prot. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,903. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jonah Moline

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,768
Sub-department
PAT-South Reg-Leadership Team
Base pay
$115,043
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,725
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,768
Hire date
2002-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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

Jonah Moline works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Natural Resources Department within Pat-South Reg-Leadership Team. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Jonah earned $117,768 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jeremy Woinarowicz

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$117,716
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$96,774
Overtime
$19,846
Other pay
$1,096
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,716
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeremy Woinarowicz works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Jeremy earned $117,716 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Clarissa Spicer

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,688
Sub-department
FOR R2 Asst Reg Supv
Base pay
$117,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,688
Hire date
2006-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Clarissa Spicer is a State Program Administrative Manager at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Assistant Reg Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,688. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

R. Hoxmeier

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Fish Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,669
Sub-department
F&W Policy Research-Fisheries
Base pay
$116,982
Overtime
$673
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,669
Hire date
2001-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

R. Hoxmeier holds the role of Nr Program Supervisor Senior Fish Research at Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Research-Fisheries. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,669. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Darrin Hoverson

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,668
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$113,435
Overtime
$1,516
Other pay
$2,717
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,668
Hire date
2004-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Darrin Hoverson is a Nr Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,668. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Derek Hilding

Attorney 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,664
Sub-department
L&M Trans Legal Staff/Supv
Base pay
$117,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,664
Hire date
2015-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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

Derek Hilding holds the role of Attorney 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Transportation Legal Staff/Supv. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,664. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Brodin

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,648
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9
Base pay
$96,533
Overtime
$21,116
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,648
Hire date
2023-05-01
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

Matthew Brodin is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,648. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Leslie George

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,589
Sub-department
Fish-R2
Base pay
$114,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,814
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,589
Hire date
2001-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leslie George holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,589. They are represented by Manager.

Marc Bacigalupi

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,589
Sub-department
Fish-R1
Base pay
$114,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,814
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,589
Hire date
1999-03-26
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

Marc Bacigalupi works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Marc earned $117,589 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Michael Young

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,240
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$6,070
Other pay
$2,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,240
Hire date
2013-12-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Michael Young serves as a Nr Forestry Supervisor within For R2 Two Harbors. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,240. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Derek Peterlin

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,120
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8
Base pay
$96,533
Overtime
$20,587
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,120
Hire date
2012-04-10
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 Peterlin works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Derek earned $117,120 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kevin Johnson

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$117,105
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-District 4
Base pay
$108,975
Overtime
$2,718
Other pay
$5,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,105
Hire date
1996-04-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Kevin Johnson serves as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails within Pat-Ne Region-District 4. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,105. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kristin Hall

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,963
Sub-department
EcoWaters Ecosystem Mgt & Prot
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$429
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,963
Hire date
2018-05-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Kristin Hall is a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Ecosystem Mgt & Prot. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,963. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kent Wolf

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,909
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Asst
Base pay
$93,971
Overtime
$17,474
Other pay
$5,463
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,909
Hire date
1995-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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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

Kent Wolf holds the role of Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,909. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Leanne Langeberg

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,880
Sub-department
FOR Protection Fire Mgt
Base pay
$88,251
Overtime
$27,228
Other pay
$1,402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,880
Hire date
2018-12-03
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
Itasca

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

Leanne Langeberg works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Fire Mgt. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Leanne earned $116,880 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deanna Gieseke

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$116,878
Sub-department
OSD OMB Business Services
Base pay
$107,634
Overtime
$7,171
Other pay
$2,073
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,878
Hire date
2007-03-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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Active on June 30, 2024
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, Deanna Gieseke serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Osd Omb Business Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,878. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jamus Veit

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,855
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$96,533
Overtime
$20,322
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,855
Hire date
2023-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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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

Jamus Veit is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,855. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Keith Bertram

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$116,851
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11
Base pay
$99,894
Overtime
$16,319
Other pay
$638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,851
Hire date
2000-04-16
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

Keith Bertram works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Keith earned $116,851 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Walter Gessler

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,808
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$15,729
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,808
Hire date
1988-12-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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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, Walter Gessler serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R4 Lqp. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,808. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Clifford Bentley

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,802
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$268
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,802
Hire date
1990-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Clifford Bentley is a Nr Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,802. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Charlotte Roy

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,747
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$113,420
Overtime
$1,215
Other pay
$2,113
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,747
Hire date
2007-07-11
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
Itasca

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

Charlotte Roy holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,747. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Korey Woodley

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,683
Sub-department
EcoWaters Region 4
Base pay
$116,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,683
Hire date
2022-01-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Korey Woodley works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Region 4. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Korey earned $116,683 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Joni Hokenson

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,683
Sub-department
OSD OP Business Services
Base pay
$116,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,683
Hire date
2008-12-01
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

Joni Hokenson is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Business Services. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,683. Union affiliation: Manager.

Martha Reger

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,619
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-Operations
Base pay
$116,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,619
Hire date
1987-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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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

Martha Reger is a Nr Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-Operations. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,619. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Craig Beckman

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,564
Sub-department
PAT-South Reg-Operations
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,564
Hire date
2000-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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

Craig Beckman works as a Nr Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Pat-South Reg-Operations. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Craig earned $116,564 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Michael Larson

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Wild Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,540
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids
Base pay
$115,914
Overtime
$617
Other pay
$9
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,540
Hire date
1992-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Michael Larson works as a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Wild Research for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $116,540 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Amber Ellering

Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,536
Sub-department
FOR Policy & Govt Affairs
Base pay
$116,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,536
Hire date
2004-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Amber Ellering is a Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For Policy & Government Affairs. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,536. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Paula Phelps

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Fish Hatchery/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$116,533
Sub-department
F&W Program-Fisheries
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,533
Hire date
2006-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Paula Phelps works as a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Fish Hatchery for Natural Resources Department within F&W Program-Fisheries. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Paula earned $116,533 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.