Office of Higher Education

Sub-department

Get Ready Program

Base pay

$95,150

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$95,150

Hire date

2022-11-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

4

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Matthew Gutsch works as a Ohe Manager for Office of Higher Education within Get Ready Program. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $95,150 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Auditing

Base pay

$95,084

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$95,084

Hire date

2013-06-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Erin Poster holds the role of Auditor Principal at Office of Higher Education within Auditing. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,084. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Research and Policy

Base pay

$92,481

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$94,481

Hire date

2018-11-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

4

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Stephen Rogness works as a Ohe Manager for Office of Higher Education within Research and Policy. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Stephen earned $94,481 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Get Ready Operations

Base pay

$94,338

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$94,338

Hire date

2019-09-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

4

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jessica Yang is a Ohe Manager at Office of Higher Education within Get Ready Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $94,338. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

SG WS CC SO

Base pay

$92,873

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$92,873

Hire date

2014-07-23

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

Nicole Strowbridge holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Office of Higher Education within Sg Ws Cc So. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,873. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Auditing

Base pay

$91,685

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$91,685

Hire date

2016-05-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Erin Wayne holds the role of Auditor Principal at Office of Higher Education within Auditing. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,685. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Communications-A

Base pay

$87,888

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$88,888

Hire date

2015-07-06

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

Elizabeth Fahrenkamp works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Office of Higher Education within Communications-A. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $88,888 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Dual Trng MN GI Bill Ind Schd

Base pay

$87,892

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$87,892

Hire date

2015-10-05

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

Grace Ferdinandt is a State Program Administrative Principal at Office of Higher Education within Dual Trng MN Gi Bill Ind Schd. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,892. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Accounting & Payroll

Base pay

$87,773

Overtime

$117

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$87,890

Hire date

2014-10-22

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

Ramsey

At Office of Higher Education, Catherine Seurer serves as a Accounting Officer Senior within Accounting & Payroll. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,890. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Get Ready Program

Base pay

$86,912

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$86,912

Hire date

2013-08-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Office of Higher Education, Ciara Houston serves as a Ohe Administrator within Get Ready Program. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,912. Union affiliation: Severed.

Sub-department

MN Office of Higher Education

Base pay

$86,912

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$86,912

Hire date

2011-08-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Christopher Hendrickson works as a Ohe Administrator for Office of Higher Education within MN Office of Higher Education. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $86,912 in 2025. Union affiliation: Severed.

Sub-department

Auditing

Base pay

$85,389

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$86,389

Hire date

2018-09-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Annetta Lee is a Auditor Principal at Office of Higher Education within Auditing. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,389. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Dual Trng MN GI Bill Ind Schd

Base pay

$86,350

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$86,350

Hire date

2015-08-26

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

Cha Her works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Office of Higher Education within Dual Trng MN Gi Bill Ind Schd. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Cha earned $86,350 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

AC - Prog - Policy - Grants

Base pay

$84,793

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$85,793

Hire date

2022-02-16

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

Melissa Watschke is a State Program Administrative Principal at Office of Higher Education within Ac - Program - Policy - Grants. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,793. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

AC - Prog - Policy - Grants

Base pay

$84,793

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$85,793

Hire date

2021-10-13

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

Miriam Cullimore works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Office of Higher Education within Ac - Program - Policy - Grants. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Miriam earned $85,793 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Dual Trng MN GI Bill Ind Schd

Base pay

$84,800

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$84,800

Hire date

2015-06-12

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

Joanna Moua holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Office of Higher Education within Dual Trng MN Gi Bill Ind Schd. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,800. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Self Loan Legal

Base pay

$59,744

Overtime

$21,430

Other pay

$2,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$83,174

Hire date

2016-10-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Office of Higher Education, Jennifer Labey serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal within Self Loan Legal. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,174. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

Dual Trng MN GI Bill Ind Schd

Base pay

$80,894

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$80,894

Hire date

2022-07-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Office of Higher Education, Laura Benson serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Dual Trng MN Gi Bill Ind Schd. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,894. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Auditing

Base pay

$80,082

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$80,082

Hire date

2016-09-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Crystal Kubat is a Auditor Principal at Office of Higher Education within Auditing. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,082. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Get Ready Program

Base pay

$71,752

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$6,542

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$78,294

Hire date

2018-03-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Veronica Grimsley is a Ohe Senior Manager at Office of Higher Education within Get Ready Program. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,294. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Research and Policy

Base pay

$76,211

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,449

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$77,660

Hire date

2021-10-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Office of Higher Education, Lesley Sisaket serves as a Ohe Administrator within Research and Policy. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,660. Their bargaining unit is Severed.

Sub-department

SG WS CC SO

Base pay

$74,984

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$441

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$75,425

Hire date

1980-12-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Brenda Larter is a State Program Administrative Senior at Office of Higher Education within Sg Ws Cc So. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 45 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,425. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Financial Services

Base pay

$75,280

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$75,280

Hire date

2024-09-11

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

Michelle Scott holds the role of Accounting Officer Coordinator at Office of Higher Education within Financial Services. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,280. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Get Ready Program

Base pay

$75,249

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$75,249

Hire date

2016-09-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Katie Newgard Borrman works as a Ohe Administrator for Office of Higher Education within Get Ready Program. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Katie earned $75,249 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Severed.

Sub-department

SG WS CC SO

Base pay

$75,030

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$75,030

Hire date

2023-12-06

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

Dia Xiong holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Office of Higher Education within Sg Ws Cc So. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,030. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

SG WS CC SO

Base pay

$74,109

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$74,109

Hire date

2012-08-20

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

Shannon Olson holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Office of Higher Education within Sg Ws Cc So. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,109. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

SELF Loan Coach

Base pay

$70,899

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$72,899

Hire date

2016-10-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Mainong Yang is a Ohe Coordinator at Office of Higher Education within Self Loan Coach. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,899. They are represented by Severed.

Sub-department

SELF Loan Coach

Base pay

$70,896

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$72,896

Hire date

2021-09-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Emily Hennes is a Ohe Coordinator at Office of Higher Education within Self Loan Coach. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,896. Their bargaining unit is Severed.

Sub-department

SELF Loan Coach

Base pay

$70,575

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$72,575

Hire date

2021-03-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Mai Herr works as a Ohe Coordinator for Office of Higher Education within Self Loan Coach. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Mai earned $72,575 in 2025. Union affiliation: Severed.

Sub-department

Research and Policy

Base pay

$72,476

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$72,476

Hire date

2022-02-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Office of Higher Education, Christine Kim Park serves as a Ohe Administrator within Research and Policy. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,476. They are represented by Severed.

Sub-department

Gr Evaluation

Base pay

$71,533

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$71,533

Hire date

2022-06-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Pa Thao works as a Ohe Administrator for Office of Higher Education within Gr Evaluation. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Pa earned $71,533 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Severed.

Sub-department

Get Ready Communications

Base pay

$70,896

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,896

Hire date

2021-03-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Mai Ozcan holds the role of Ohe Coordinator at Office of Higher Education within Get Ready Communications. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,896. Union affiliation: Severed.

Sub-department

Gr Curr Implementation

Base pay

$68,769

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,769

Hire date

2022-03-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Steven Martinez Grande holds the role of Ohe Coordinator at Office of Higher Education within Gr Curr Implementation. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,769. They are represented by Severed.

Sub-department

Accounting & Payroll

Base pay

$70,340

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,340

Hire date

2023-09-20

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

Ramsey

Rhonda Glaser holds the role of Buyer 1 at Office of Higher Education within Accounting & Payroll. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,340. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

OHE Operations-Temp

Base pay

$70,173

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,173

Hire date

2011-09-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

7

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

April Kelley is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Office of Higher Education within Ohe Operations-Temp. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $70,173. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Sub-department

Financial Services

Base pay

$66,246

Overtime

$3,279

Other pay

$542

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$70,068

Hire date

2010-07-02

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

Ramsey

Julie Chevre is a Accounting Officer at Office of Higher Education within Financial Services. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,068. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Get Ready Program

Base pay

$69,903

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$69,903

Hire date

2016-09-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

3

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Katie Newgard works as a Ohe Administrator for Office of Higher Education within Get Ready Program. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Katie earned $69,903 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Severed.

Sub-department

Accounting & Payroll

Base pay

$63,383

Overtime

$3,835

Other pay

$2,038

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$69,256

Hire date

2010-07-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Julie Chevre holds the role of Accounting Technician at Office of Higher Education within Accounting & Payroll. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,256. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

Get Ready Program

Base pay

$68,113

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$68,113

Hire date

1998-01-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Amie Jannetto is a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Office of Higher Education within Get Ready Program. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,113. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

SELF Loan Coach

Base pay

$65,161

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$67,161

Hire date

2023-07-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

2

Union / bargaining unit

Severed

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Tracee Bishop holds the role of Ohe Coordinator at Office of Higher Education within Self Loan Coach. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,161. They are represented by Severed.