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Minnesota / Teachers Retirement Associate

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Teachers Retirement Associate

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

The Teachers Retirement Associate administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2025, this agency had 104 employees with median total compensation of $86,462; the highest distinct record was $194,630.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$9.1M
Employees
104
Median total
$86,462
Highest record
$194,630

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 104 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($86,462) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$86,622 (99%)
  • Overtime$128 (0%)
  • Other$1,175 (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
$43,298
$65,150
$86,462
$112,777
$139,759

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $139,759 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,298. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$8.3M
96
$83,429
2025
$9.1M
10.5%
104
8.3%
$86,462
3.6%

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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Sita Valluri

Information Technology Specialist 3/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$112,777
Sub-department
Support Unit
Base pay
$112,296
Overtime
$81
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,777
Hire date
2015-07-23
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sita Valluri holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 3 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Support Unit. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,777. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Ristow

Retirement Services Director/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$112,575
Sub-department
Pension Administration
Base pay
$110,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,575
Hire date
2013-03-13
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Ristow holds the role of Retirement Services Director at Teachers Retirement Associate within Pension Administration. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,575. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Leslie Nagel

Auditor Principal Supervisor/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
Teachers Retirement Associatio
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
2009-07-13
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leslie Nagel works as a Auditor Principal Supervisor for Teachers Retirement Associate within Teachers Retirement Associatio. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Leslie earned $112,504 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Patrick Grandahl

Information Technology Specialist 3/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$112,305
Sub-department
Support Unit
Base pay
$112,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,305
Hire date
1990-03-28
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patrick Grandahl holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 3 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Support Unit. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,305. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephanie Tonihka

Financial Services Director/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$110,565
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$108,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,565
Hire date
2014-03-10
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Stephanie Tonihka serves as a Financial Services Director within Administration. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,565. They are represented by Manager.

Elissa Forster

Information Technology Specialist 3/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$108,494
Sub-department
Support Unit
Base pay
$108,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,494
Hire date
2023-09-13
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elissa Forster is a Information Technology Specialist 3 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Support Unit. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,494. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sumathi Parthiban

Information Technology Specialist 3/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$104,276
Sub-department
Support Unit
Base pay
$103,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,276
Hire date
2014-01-31
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sumathi Parthiban holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 3 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Support Unit. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,276. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tiffany Porter

Accounting Director/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$102,184
Sub-department
Finance
Base pay
$97,864
Overtime
$375
Other pay
$3,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,184
Hire date
2012-02-24
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Tiffany Porter serves as a Accounting Director within Finance. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,184. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jervis Stoffel

Executive Director Teachers Ret Associate/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$101,848
Sub-department
Payroll and Personnel
Base pay
$66,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,989
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,848
Hire date
2014-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jervis Stoffel works as a Executive Director Teachers Ret Associate for Teachers Retirement Associate within Payroll and Personnel. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Jervis earned $101,848 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Kaci Beall

Information Technology Specialist 3/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$100,904
Sub-department
Support Unit
Base pay
$100,154
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,904
Hire date
2002-07-22
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kaci Beall is a Information Technology Specialist 3 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Support Unit. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,904. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephanie Summerville

Human Resources Supervisor 3/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$99,444
Sub-department
Teachers Retirement Associatio
Base pay
$97,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,444
Hire date
2012-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stephanie Summerville holds the role of Human Resources Supervisor 3 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Teachers Retirement Associatio. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,444. They are represented by Confidential.

Jeffrey Lawrence

Retirement Services Program Coordinator/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$98,898
Sub-department
Processing Center
Base pay
$78,918
Overtime
$659
Other pay
$19,321
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,898
Hire date
2005-04-04
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
No
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Lawrence works as a Retirement Services Program Coordinator for Teachers Retirement Associate within Processing Center. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $98,898 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diane Johnson

Retirement Services Program Coordinator/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$97,742
Sub-department
Processing Center
Base pay
$97,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,742
Hire date
1987-06-01
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Diane Johnson works as a Retirement Services Program Coordinator for Teachers Retirement Associate within Processing Center. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years) as a full-time employee. Diane earned $97,742 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lori Olsen

Proj Consultant Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$97,730
Sub-department
Human Resources
Base pay
$96,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,730
Hire date
2012-03-05
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Lori Olsen serves as a Proj Consultant Senior within Human Resources. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,730. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Reena Sethi

Information Technology Specialist 3/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$93,850
Sub-department
Support Unit
Base pay
$93,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,850
Hire date
2023-09-13
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Reena Sethi serves as a Information Technology Specialist 3 within Support Unit. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,850. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Schaubschlager

Information Technology Specialist 3/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$93,081
Sub-department
Security
Base pay
$93,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,081
Hire date
2022-04-27
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Schaubschlager holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 3 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Security. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,081. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Holly Dayton

Agency Policy Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$92,555
Sub-department
Legal and Legislative
Base pay
$91,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,555
Hire date
2019-02-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Holly Dayton serves as a Agency Policy Specialist within Legal and Legislative. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,555. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tammy Paatalo

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$92,263
Sub-department
Pension Administration
Base pay
$91,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$879
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,263
Hire date
2007-07-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tammy Paatalo holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Teachers Retirement Associate within Pension Administration. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,263. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sonja Parr-Baker

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$91,974
Sub-department
Finance
Base pay
$90,297
Overtime
$76
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,974
Hire date
2015-03-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sonja Parr-Baker holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal at Teachers Retirement Associate within Finance. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,974. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Zaira Blackburn

Retirement Services Program Coordinator/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$90,601
Sub-department
Processing Center
Base pay
$90,535
Overtime
$66
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,601
Hire date
2002-09-16
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Zaira Blackburn holds the role of Retirement Services Program Coordinator at Teachers Retirement Associate within Processing Center. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,601. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Baar

Retirement Services Director/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$89,534
Sub-department
Pension Administration
Base pay
$89,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,534
Hire date
2024-07-31
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Baar holds the role of Retirement Services Director at Teachers Retirement Associate within Pension Administration. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,534. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Allen Kimman

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$88,638
Sub-department
Processing Center
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,638
Hire date
2007-06-04
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Allen Kimman works as a Retirement Services Specialist Senior for Teachers Retirement Associate within Processing Center. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Allen earned $88,638 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Dixon

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$88,422
Sub-department
Customer Service-Call Center
Base pay
$88,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,422
Hire date
2016-01-13
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Dixon holds the role of Retirement Services Specialist Senior at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Call Center. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,422. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Arthur Bowden

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$87,892
Sub-department
Customer Service-Call Center
Base pay
$87,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,892
Hire date
1994-05-18
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Arthur Bowden holds the role of Retirement Services Specialist Senior at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Call Center. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,892. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Peterson

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$87,877
Sub-department
Processing Center
Base pay
$87,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,877
Hire date
2017-02-15
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Peterson is a Retirement Services Specialist Senior at Teachers Retirement Associate within Processing Center. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,877. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robin Meredyk

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$87,296
Sub-department
Processing Center
Base pay
$87,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,296
Hire date
2011-02-02
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robin Meredyk holds the role of Retirement Services Specialist Senior at Teachers Retirement Associate within Processing Center. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,296. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexander Rank

Accounting Officer Coordinator/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$87,081
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$86,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,081
Hire date
2019-03-12
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexander Rank is a Accounting Officer Coordinator at Teachers Retirement Associate within Administration. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,081. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Theresa Schertz

Retirement Services Director/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$85,843
Sub-department
Pension Administration
Base pay
$84,913
Overtime
$930
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,843
Hire date
1996-01-02
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Theresa Schertz holds the role of Retirement Services Director at Teachers Retirement Associate within Pension Administration. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,843. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kari Frechette-Germain

State Program Administrative Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
Data Quality
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
1993-02-17
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kari Frechette-Germain is a State Program Administrative Senior at Teachers Retirement Associate within Data Quality. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tejasree Reddy

Information Technology Specialist 2/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$84,601
Sub-department
Support Unit
Base pay
$84,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,601
Hire date
2019-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Tejasree Reddy serves as a Information Technology Specialist 2 within Support Unit. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,601. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sebastine Okere

Auditor Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$84,072
Sub-department
Data Quality
Base pay
$84,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,072
Hire date
2000-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sebastine Okere works as a Auditor Senior for Teachers Retirement Associate within Data Quality. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Sebastine earned $84,072 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Braaten

Retirement Services Supervisor/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$83,543
Sub-department
Member Benefits Processors
Base pay
$83,543
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,543
Hire date
2008-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Braaten holds the role of Retirement Services Supervisor at Teachers Retirement Associate within Member Benefits Processors. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,543. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Margaret Sullivan

State Program Administrative Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$81,854
Sub-department
Data Quality
Base pay
$81,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,854
Hire date
2011-07-11
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Margaret Sullivan works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Teachers Retirement Associate within Data Quality. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Margaret earned $81,854 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Margaret Sullivan

State Program Administrative Director/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$81,486
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$81,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,486
Hire date
2011-07-11
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Margaret Sullivan holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Teachers Retirement Associate within Administration. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,486. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Elizabeth Lee

Management Analyst 4/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$79,362
Sub-department
Finance
Base pay
$79,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,362
Hire date
2022-01-18
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elizabeth Lee is a Management Analyst 4 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Finance. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,362. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Hayes

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$79,330
Sub-department
Customer Service-Call Center
Base pay
$79,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,330
Hire date
2017-09-20
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Timothy Hayes serves as a Retirement Services Specialist Senior within Customer Service-Call Center. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,330. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Seth Mcdowell

Retirement Services Program Coordinator/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$77,736
Sub-department
Processing Center
Base pay
$76,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,736
Hire date
2017-11-01
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
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Seth Mcdowell holds the role of Retirement Services Program Coordinator at Teachers Retirement Associate within Processing Center. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,736. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Thompson Iii

Management Analyst 3/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$77,627
Sub-department
Data Quality
Base pay
$77,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,627
Hire date
2014-09-24
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Thompson Iii works as a Management Analyst 3 for Teachers Retirement Associate within Data Quality. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. James earned $77,627 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexander Rank

Accounting Officer Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$77,447
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$76,647
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,447
Hire date
2019-03-12
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexander Rank is a Accounting Officer Senior at Teachers Retirement Associate within Administration. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $77,447. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Cahoon

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$77,110
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$76,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,110
Hire date
1994-06-15
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Cahoon works as a Retirement Services Specialist Senior for Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Rss Staff. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $77,110 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.