Nursing Board

Sub-department

Board of Nursing

Base pay

$138,077

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$138,077

Hire date

2007-09-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Nursing Board, Kristin Batson serves as a Executive Director Nursing Bd within Board of Nursing. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,077. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Compliance & Practice

Base pay

$124,370

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$6,553

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$130,923

Hire date

1998-09-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Mariclaire England is a Registered Nurse Senior at Nursing Board within Compliance & Practice. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,923. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Managers

Base pay

$129,641

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$129,641

Hire date

2012-08-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Debra Topham is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Nursing Board within Managers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,641. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Managers

Base pay

$128,300

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$128,300

Hire date

2023-07-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Megan Leach is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Nursing Board within Managers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,300. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Managers

Base pay

$127,956

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$127,956

Hire date

2024-01-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Deborah Schuhmacher works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Nursing Board within Managers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Deborah earned $127,956 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Compliance & Practice

Base pay

$124,370

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$124,370

Hire date

2019-10-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Stephanie Cook holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Nursing Board within Compliance & Practice. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,370. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Education

Base pay

$121,278

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$121,278

Hire date

2023-01-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Jacinda Downs is a Nursing Education Specialist at Nursing Board within Education. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,278. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Compliance & Practice

Base pay

$118,856

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$118,856

Hire date

2020-02-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Nursing Board, Angela Serfling serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Compliance & Practice. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,856. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Compliance & Practice

Base pay

$118,678

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$118,678

Hire date

2007-12-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Karen Holicky is a Registered Nurse Senior at Nursing Board within Compliance & Practice. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,678. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Compliance & Practice

Base pay

$118,499

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$118,499

Hire date

2018-12-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Stephen Shaffer holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Nursing Board within Compliance & Practice. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,499. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Managers

Base pay

$112,504

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$5,708

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$118,212

Hire date

1994-04-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

13

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Sheryl Meyer is a Administrative Management Director 1 at Nursing Board within Managers. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,212. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Compliance & Practice

Base pay

$112,230

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$112,230

Hire date

2024-05-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Nursing Board, Mary Fandrich serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Compliance & Practice. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,230. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Board of Nursing

Base pay

$109,500

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$109,500

Hire date

2024-09-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Caren Gaytko is a Executive Director Nursing Bd at Nursing Board within Board of Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,500. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Compliance & Practice

Base pay

$109,070

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$109,070

Hire date

2020-02-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Nursing Board, Sherry Hoffman serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Compliance & Practice. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,070. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Compliance & Practice

Base pay

$106,940

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$106,940

Hire date

2021-06-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Leslie Larson works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Nursing Board within Compliance & Practice. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Leslie earned $106,940 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Managers

Base pay

$73,863

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$25,203

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$99,066

Hire date

1980-10-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Marilyn Krasowski works as a Nursing Education Specialist for Nursing Board within Managers. They have served since 1980 (about 44 years) as a full-time employee. Marilyn earned $99,066 in 2024. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

Supervisory

Base pay

$78,866

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$78,866

Hire date

2016-11-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Lynne Haggar works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior for Nursing Board within Supervisory. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Lynne earned $78,866 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Research & Public Relations

Base pay

$75,061

Overtime

$330

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$75,391

Hire date

2019-05-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

73

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Laurie Fontaine holds the role of Paralegal at Nursing Board within Research & Public Relations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,391. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Research & Public Relations

Base pay

$73,797

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,797

Hire date

2024-04-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Kristi'Lynn Testa works as a Legal Analyst for Nursing Board within Research & Public Relations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Kristi'Lynn earned $73,797 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Research & Public Relations

Base pay

$72,976

Overtime

$66

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,042

Hire date

2016-07-08

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

-

Kim Bui holds the role of Legal Analyst at Nursing Board within Research & Public Relations. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,042. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Research & Public Relations

Base pay

$70,813

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,813

Hire date

2021-09-15

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

-

Theresa Reichel is a Legal Analyst at Nursing Board within Research & Public Relations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,813. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Compliance & Practice

Base pay

$69,004

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$580

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$69,584

Hire date

2022-11-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Katherine Reimers works as a Investigator for Nursing Board within Compliance & Practice. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $69,584 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Research & Public Relations

Base pay

$66,957

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,957

Hire date

2017-11-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Katharine Fowler is a Legal Analyst at Nursing Board within Research & Public Relations. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $66,957. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Research & Public Relations

Base pay

$66,905

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,905

Hire date

2024-03-18

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

-

Samara Montoya holds the role of Legal Analyst at Nursing Board within Research & Public Relations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,905. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Operations

Base pay

$65,579

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,579

Hire date

2022-01-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Judith Berger works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Nursing Board within Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Judith earned $65,579 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Operations

Base pay

$64,337

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$580

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$64,917

Hire date

2017-01-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Dana Baker holds the role of State Program Administrative at Nursing Board within Operations. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,917. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Operations

Base pay

$63,492

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$580

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$64,072

Hire date

2020-11-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Samantha Eix is a State Program Administrative at Nursing Board within Operations. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,072. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Education

Base pay

$61,590

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$495

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$62,085

Hire date

2006-05-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Melissa Wolfe is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Nursing Board within Education. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,085. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Licensure

Base pay

$59,941

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$495

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$60,436

Hire date

2019-11-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Allison Mastel works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Nursing Board within Licensure. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Allison earned $60,436 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Education

Base pay

$60,079

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$60,079

Hire date

2001-06-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Heidi Kostelac is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Nursing Board within Education. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,079. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Licensure

Base pay

$57,817

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$495

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,312

Hire date

2021-05-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Nursing Board, Sara Johns serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Licensure. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,312. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Licensure

Base pay

$57,343

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$495

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$57,838

Hire date

2021-03-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Nursing Board, Maymary Moua serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Licensure. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,838. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Licensure

Base pay

$56,623

Overtime

$10

Other pay

$495

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$57,128

Hire date

2021-03-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

May Moua works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Nursing Board within Licensure. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. May earned $57,128 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

Research & Public Relations

Base pay

$56,020

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$56,020

Hire date

2022-09-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Lajeana Iverson works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Nursing Board within Research & Public Relations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Lajeana earned $56,020 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Licensure

Base pay

$55,439

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$495

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$55,934

Hire date

2024-02-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Amy Swangstue holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Int at Nursing Board within Licensure. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,934. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Licensure

Base pay

$53,442

Overtime

$10

Other pay

$495

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$53,947

Hire date

2022-09-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

At Nursing Board, Bao Her-Yang serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Licensure. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,947. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Licensure

Base pay

$52,497

Overtime

$10

Other pay

$495

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$53,002

Hire date

2023-02-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Theresa Fitzgerald works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Nursing Board within Licensure. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Theresa earned $53,002 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Licensure

Base pay

$52,441

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$495

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$52,936

Hire date

2024-02-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Danielle Luettinger holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Int at Nursing Board within Licensure. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,936. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Education

Base pay

$52,777

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$52,777

Hire date

2022-09-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Cassandra Shaviss works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Nursing Board within Education. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Cassandra earned $52,777 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Licensure

Base pay

$49,802

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$495

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$50,297

Hire date

2023-02-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Sophie Wilson holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Int at Nursing Board within Licensure. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,297. They are represented by Clerical.