Minnesota / Secretary of State

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Secretary of State

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Secretary of State administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.

In 2025, this agency had 132 employees with median total compensation of $67,657; the highest distinct record was $203,709.

Year: 2025
Employees: 132
Median total: $67,657
Highest record: $203,709

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$795$153,165+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 132 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($67,657) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $77,063 (99%)
Overtime — $94 (0%)
Other — $612 (1%)
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

$9,200

$49,504

$67,657

$117,223

$139,009

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $139,009 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,200. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Information Technology Specialist 4

17 · $123,642

Office Specialist

11 · $3,189

Customer Services Specialist Int

10 · $45,621

Customer Services Specialist Senior

9 · $51,267

State Program Administrative

8 · $56,300

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 1

Theodore Trenzeluk

Information Syst Director/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$203,709

Sub-department: Office of Secretary of State
Base pay: $156,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,790
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,709
Hire date: 2012-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 53
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Theodore Trenzeluk serves as a Information Syst Director within Office of Secretary of State. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $203,709. Union affiliation: Manager.

Christopher Mcdonald

Information Syst Director/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$166,159

Sub-department: Office of Secretary of State
Base pay: $160,507
Overtime: $1,382
Other pay: $4,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,159
Hire date: 2019-01-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 53
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Mcdonald works as a Information Syst Director for Secretary of State within Office of Secretary of State. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $166,159 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Julie Strother

Assistant Secretary of State/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$154,838

Sub-department: Office of Secretary of State
Base pay: $154,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,838
Hire date: 2006-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Julie Strother is a Assistant Secretary of State at Secretary of State within Office of Secretary of State. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,838. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Matt Mccollough

Systems Supervisor/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$153,165

Sub-department: Computer Services
Base pay: $148,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,165
Hire date: 2005-11-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matt Mccollough works as a Systems Supervisor for Secretary of State within Computer Services. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Matt earned $153,165 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Lawrence Olson

Systems Architect/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$149,125

Sub-department: Computer Services
Base pay: $149,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,125
Hire date: 1994-11-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lawrence Olson is a Systems Architect at Secretary of State within Computer Services. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $149,125. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Auger

Systems Architect/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$149,107

Sub-department: Computer Services
Base pay: $149,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,107
Hire date: 2004-03-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Auger works as a Systems Architect for Secretary of State within Computer Services. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $149,107 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christian Selstad

Systems Supervisor/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$148,606

Sub-department: Computer Services
Base pay: $148,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,606
Hire date: 2005-09-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Christian Selstad serves as a Systems Supervisor within Computer Services. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,606. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Robert Johnson

Systems Supervisor/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$148,606

Sub-department: Computer Services
Base pay: $148,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,606
Hire date: 2024-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Robert Johnson serves as a Systems Supervisor within Computer Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,606. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Justin Erickson

General Counsel 1/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$146,681

Sub-department: Operations
Base pay: $146,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,681
Hire date: 2013-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Justin Erickson serves as a General Counsel 1 within Operations. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,681. They are represented by Manager.

Ann Lindstrom

Deputy Secretary of State Oper/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: Operations
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2010-06-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ann Lindstrom works as a Deputy Secretary of State Oper for Secretary of State within Operations. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Ann earned $144,327 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Thomas Abel

Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$141,017

Sub-department: Computer Services
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,008
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,017
Hire date: 2014-01-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Abel holds the role of Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor at Secretary of State within Computer Services. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,017. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Aaron Svennes

Information Technology Specialist 5/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$139,015

Sub-department: System Development
Base pay: $139,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,015
Hire date: 2014-04-23
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Aaron Svennes serves as a Information Technology Specialist 5 within System Development. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,015. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Greg Nitti

Information Technology Specialist 5/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$139,015

Sub-department: Elections System Development
Base pay: $139,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,015
Hire date: 1997-10-06
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Greg Nitti holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 5 at Secretary of State within Elections System Development. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,015. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patrick Brady

Information Technology Specialist 5/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$139,009

Sub-department: Elections System Development
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,009
Hire date: 2016-06-29
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Patrick Brady is a Information Technology Specialist 5 at Secretary of State within Elections System Development. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $139,009. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Schultz

Information Technology Specialist 5/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$139,009

Sub-department: System Development
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,009
Hire date: 2008-12-22
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Schultz holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 5 at Secretary of State within System Development. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,009. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Carter

Information Technology Specialist 5/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$139,009

Sub-department: Elections System Development
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,009
Hire date: 2007-10-03
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Carter works as a Information Technology Specialist 5 for Secretary of State within Elections System Development. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. James earned $139,009 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Show Kommareddy

Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$138,992

Sub-department: System Development
Base pay: $138,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,992
Hire date: 2014-04-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Show Kommareddy holds the role of Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor at Secretary of State within System Development. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,992. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Bibi Black

General Counsel 1/Secretary of State

2024 total comp

$138,808

Sub-department: Operations
Base pay: $138,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,808
Hire date: 1981-08-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bibi Black is a General Counsel 1 at Secretary of State within Operations. Hired in 1981, they have about 43 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $138,808. Union affiliation: Manager.

Paul Linnell

State Program Administrative Director/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$136,461

Sub-department: Elections Management
Base pay: $133,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,235
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,461
Hire date: 2022-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Paul Linnell serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Elections Management. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,461. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Dianna Umidon

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$129,641

Sub-department: Operations
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,641
Hire date: 2007-10-15
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dianna Umidon holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Secretary of State within Operations. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,641. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Peter Bartz-Gallagher

Communications Manager 1/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$129,507

Sub-department: Office of Secretary of State
Base pay: $129,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,507
Hire date: 2014-02-26
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Peter Bartz-Gallagher works as a Communications Manager 1 for Secretary of State within Office of Secretary of State. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Peter earned $129,507 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Stephen Simon

Secretary of State/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$126,358

Sub-department: Operations
Base pay: $126,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,358
Hire date: 1996-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Stephen Simon serves as a Secretary of State within Operations. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,358. Union affiliation: Manager.

Andrew Hanson

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$125,310

Sub-department: Central Projects
Base pay: $122,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,310
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Andrew Hanson serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within Central Projects. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,310. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bruce Yang

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$125,144

Sub-department: Elections System Development
Base pay: $125,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,144
Hire date: 2018-01-10
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bruce Yang works as a Information Technology Specialist 4 for Secretary of State within Elections System Development. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Bruce earned $125,144 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tony Schroeder

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$125,133

Sub-department: Central Projects
Base pay: $125,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,133
Hire date: 2023-06-26
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tony Schroeder holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 4 at Secretary of State within Central Projects. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,133. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Francis Jackson

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$125,133

Sub-department: Elections System Development
Base pay: $125,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,133
Hire date: 2017-07-12
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Francis Jackson holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 4 at Secretary of State within Elections System Development. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,133. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Kortum

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$125,133

Sub-department: Infrastructure
Base pay: $125,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,133
Hire date: 2013-07-17
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Kortum works as a Information Technology Specialist 4 for Secretary of State within Infrastructure. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. James earned $125,133 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laarni Dy

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$125,133

Sub-department: System Development
Base pay: $125,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,133
Hire date: 2003-02-20
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Laarni Dy serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within System Development. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,133. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Siebolds

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$125,133

Sub-department: Central Projects
Base pay: $125,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,133
Hire date: 1999-01-27
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

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Nicole Siebolds serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within Central Projects. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,133. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ronald Roeser

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$125,133

Sub-department: Infrastructure
Base pay: $125,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,133
Hire date: 1993-11-03
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

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Ronald Roeser serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within Infrastructure. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,133. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Boyer

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$123,642

Sub-department: Elections System Development
Base pay: $123,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,642
Hire date: 2023-10-25
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

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Boyer works as a Information Technology Specialist 4 for Secretary of State within Elections System Development. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $123,642 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Ekblad

State Program Administrative Manager/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$120,895

Sub-department: Elections Management
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,895
Hire date: 2019-12-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

William Ekblad works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Secretary of State within Elections Management. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. William earned $120,895 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Nicole Freeman

State Program Administrative Manager/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$120,895

Sub-department: Operations
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,895
Hire date: 2011-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicole Freeman works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Secretary of State within Operations. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $120,895 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Scott Hamilton

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$119,436

Sub-department: Elections System Development
Base pay: $119,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,436
Hire date: 2023-10-25
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Scott Hamilton serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within Elections System Development. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,436. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Theresa Dush

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$117,223

Sub-department: System Maintenance
Base pay: $117,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,223
Hire date: 1987-06-24
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

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Theresa Dush serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within System Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,223. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Brown

Information Technology Specialist 5/Secretary of State

2024 total comp

$113,574

Sub-department: Infrastructure
Base pay: $110,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,721
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,574
Hire date: 2023-02-01
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

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Brown works as a Information Technology Specialist 5 for Secretary of State within Infrastructure. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. David earned $113,574 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Lyon

Information Technology Specialist 4/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$112,398

Sub-department: Elections System Development
Base pay: $111,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,398
Hire date: 2023-09-27
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

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Secretary of State, Jeffrey Lyon serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within Elections System Development. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,398. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Remington

Information Technology Specialist 3/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$112,296

Sub-department: Central Projects
Base pay: $112,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,296
Hire date: 2024-03-13
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

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Remington works as a Information Technology Specialist 3 for Secretary of State within Central Projects. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $112,296 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gerald Brakke

Information Technology Specialist 3/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$112,296

Sub-department: Infrastructure
Base pay: $112,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,296
Hire date: 1999-09-20
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gerald Brakke works as a Information Technology Specialist 3 for Secretary of State within Infrastructure. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Gerald earned $112,296 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Hansen

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Secretary of State

2025 total comp

$112,274

Sub-department: Office of Secretary of State
Base pay: $112,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,274
Hire date: 2019-04-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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: G53
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adam Hansen works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Secretary of State within Office of Secretary of State. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Adam earned $112,274 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.