Senate

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$221,408

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$5,327

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$226,735

Hire date

1996-01-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Senate, Thomas Bottern serves as a Secretary of the Senate within Secretary of the Senate. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $226,735. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Fiscal Analyst Counsel

Base pay

$194,831

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,684

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$199,515

Hire date

1994-11-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Senate, Eric Nauman serves as a Principal Fiscal Analyst within Fiscal Analyst Counsel. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $199,515. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Majority Leadership

Base pay

$190,253

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,582

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$194,835

Hire date

2011-02-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Alexis Stangl is a Director of Counsel/Research/Analys at Senate within Majority Leadership. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $194,835. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Fiscal Analyst Counsel

Base pay

$173,624

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,182

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$177,806

Hire date

1994-12-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

13

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Daniel Mueller holds the role of Lead Fiscal Analyst at Senate within Fiscal Analyst Counsel. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,806. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Majority Leadership

Base pay

$175,436

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$175,436

Hire date

2022-12-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Brianna Sharkey-Smith holds the role of Executive Director Rules Community at Senate within Majority Leadership. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,436. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Fiscal Analysts

Base pay

$169,358

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,099

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$173,456

Hire date

1991-01-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Chris Turner is a Fiscal Analyst IV at Senate within Fiscal Analysts. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $173,456. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Counsel

Base pay

$168,081

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,048

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$172,129

Hire date

1994-11-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kenneth Backhus is a Counsel IV at Senate within Counsel. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $172,129. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Majority Leadership

Base pay

$164,835

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,818

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$168,652

Hire date

2022-01-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Marc Kimball works as a Director of Media Relations for Senate within Majority Leadership. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Marc earned $168,652 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Counsel

Base pay

$164,863

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$164,863

Hire date

1995-12-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Ann Lewis is a Counsel IV at Senate within Counsel. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,863. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Majority Leadership

Base pay

$163,923

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$163,923

Hire date

2019-03-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Christopher Runquist works as a Legislative Director for Senate within Majority Leadership. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $163,923 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$156,129

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$156,129

Hire date

1998-10-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Senate, Darren Hoff serves as a Director of Human Resources within Secretary of the Senate. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,129. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Counsel

Base pay

$148,669

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,581

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$152,250

Hire date

2008-02-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

13

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Carlon Fontaine works as a Lead Counsel for Senate within Counsel. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Carlon earned $152,250 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$144,042

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,474

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$147,516

Hire date

1982-07-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Sven Lindquist is a Sergeant at Arms at Senate within Secretary of the Senate. They have served since 1982 (about 43 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $147,516. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$93,755

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$52,395

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$146,150

Hire date

1982-04-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Stephen Senyk holds the role of Director of Media Services at Senate within Secretary of the Senate. They have served since 1982 (about 42 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,150. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Information Systems(SIS)

Base pay

$138,698

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$6,914

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,612

Hire date

2018-12-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Anna Moorjani is a Sis Supervisor at Senate within Information Systems(Sis). Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $145,612. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Minority Research

Base pay

$142,339

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,223

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,562

Hire date

1993-02-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Edward Cook holds the role of Researcher IV at Senate within Minority Research. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,562. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Fiscal Analysts

Base pay

$141,046

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,397

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,443

Hire date

1998-06-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Dennis Vesel is a Fiscal Analyst IV at Senate within Fiscal Analysts. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,443. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Counsel

Base pay

$140,656

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,388

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,043

Hire date

2011-02-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Stephanie James works as a Counsel IV for Senate within Counsel. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Stephanie earned $144,043 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$143,923

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,923

Hire date

1986-12-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Michael Linn works as a First Assistant Secretary of Senate for Senate within Secretary of the Senate. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $143,923 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Counsel

Base pay

$139,534

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,361

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$142,895

Hire date

2011-08-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Nora Pollock works as a Counsel IV for Senate within Counsel. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Nora earned $142,895 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Information Programming

Base pay

$138,848

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,299

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$142,147

Hire date

1997-07-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Stacy Erickson works as a Programmer Analyst IV for Senate within Information Programming. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Stacy earned $142,147 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$141,675

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$141,675

Hire date

2010-11-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Mark Martinez works as a Director of Media Services for Senate within Secretary of the Senate. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. Mark earned $141,675 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Minority Leadership

Base pay

$139,848

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$139,848

Hire date

2001-09-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Daniel Mickelberg is a Director of Minority Research at Senate within Minority Leadership. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $139,848. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Counsel

Base pay

$98,044

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$40,483

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$138,527

Hire date

1992-11-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Joan White works as a Counsel IV for Senate within Counsel. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. Joan earned $138,527 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Minority Leadership

Base pay

$138,384

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$138,384

Hire date

2013-11-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jason Fossum holds the role of Minority Chief of Staff at Senate within Minority Leadership. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,384. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Majority Leadership

Base pay

$137,775

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,775

Hire date

2003-01-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Krista Broton works as a Director of Majority Research for Senate within Majority Leadership. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Krista earned $137,775 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$137,363

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$137,363

Hire date

2017-09-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Betty Myers holds the role of Controller at Senate within Secretary of the Senate. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,363. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$133,298

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,210

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,508

Hire date

1994-09-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Robert Ludden is a Director of Sis at Senate within Secretary of the Senate. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $136,508. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Fiscal Analysts

Base pay

$132,974

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,203

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$136,176

Hire date

2006-02-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Senate, Krista Boyd serves as a Fiscal Analyst IV within Fiscal Analysts. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,176. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Fiscal Analysts

Base pay

$129,998

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,190

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$133,188

Hire date

1998-06-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Senate, Dennis Albrecht serves as a Fiscal Analyst IV within Fiscal Analysts. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,188. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Counsel

Base pay

$132,787

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$132,787

Hire date

2012-01-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Senate, Eric Silvia serves as a Counsel IV within Counsel. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,787. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$127,496

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,989

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$130,485

Hire date

1987-10-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Senate, Daniel Olson serves as a Printing and Purchasing Manager within Secretary of the Senate. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,485. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$127,733

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$127,733

Hire date

2000-12-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jessica Tupper holds the role of Second Assistant Secretary of the Senate at Senate within Secretary of the Senate. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,733. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Minority Leadership

Base pay

$85,352

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$42,062

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$127,414

Hire date

2019-11-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Craig Sondag is a Minority Chief of Staff at Senate within Minority Leadership. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,414. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Majority Leadership

Base pay

$127,375

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$127,375

Hire date

2013-01-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Senate, Steve Peterson serves as a Executive Assistant within Majority Leadership. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,375. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Media Services

Base pay

$126,311

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$126,311

Hire date

2021-09-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

William Poore is a Director of Engineering and Ops at Senate within Media Services. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,311. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Secretary of the Senate

Base pay

$123,952

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$123,952

Hire date

1993-03-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Senate, Mary Bagley serves as a Director of Information Office within Secretary of the Senate. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,952. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Counsel

Base pay

$120,587

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,265

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$123,851

Hire date

2017-02-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Priyanka Premo is a Lead Counsel at Senate within Counsel. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,851. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Fiscal Analyst Counsel

Base pay

$120,434

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,901

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$123,335

Hire date

2014-12-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Liam Monahan works as a Analyst IV for Senate within Fiscal Analyst Counsel. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Liam earned $123,335 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Sub-department

Fiscal Analysts

Base pay

$120,434

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,901

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$123,335

Hire date

2015-02-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Non-Employee

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Casey Muhm holds the role of Fiscal Analyst IV at Senate within Fiscal Analysts. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,335. They are represented by Non-Employee.