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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
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

$2,344$157,080+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 3

Kelly Moes

Retirement Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$71,000
Sub-department
Customer Service-Call Center
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,000
Hire date
2024-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Kelly Moes holds the role of Retirement Services Specialist at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Call Center. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,000. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cole White

Information Officer 2/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$70,432
Sub-department
Communications
Base pay
$70,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,432
Hire date
2021-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Cole White is a Information Officer 2 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Communications. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,432. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Janet Lavictoire

Management Analyst 4/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$70,387
Sub-department
Finance
Base pay
$70,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,387
Hire date
2024-09-30
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Janet Lavictoire serves as a Management Analyst 4 within Finance. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,387. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barbara Kahle

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$68,113
Sub-department
Administrative Support
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,113
Hire date
2000-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Barbara Kahle works as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist for Teachers Retirement Associate within Administrative Support. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Barbara earned $68,113 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Elizabeth Roberts

Retirement Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$66,724
Sub-department
Customer Service-Call Center
Base pay
$66,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,724
Hire date
2022-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Elizabeth Roberts works as a Retirement Services Specialist for Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Call Center. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $66,724 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberly Brenden

Administrative Officer/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$66,596
Sub-department
Finance
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,596
Hire date
2022-06-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Kimberly Brenden holds the role of Administrative Officer at Teachers Retirement Associate within Finance. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,596. They are represented by Manager.

Kay Norris

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$66,329
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$66,228
Overtime
$101
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,329
Hire date
2015-07-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
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

Kay Norris holds the role of Retirement Services Specialist Senior at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Rss Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,329. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Johnson

Human Resources Specialist 1/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$65,706
Sub-department
Human Resources
Base pay
$64,456
Overtime
$249
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,706
Hire date
2022-07-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Justin Johnson is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Human Resources. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,706. They are represented by Confidential.

Patricia Frias

Retirement Services Program Coordinator/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$65,150
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$51,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,150
Hire date
2017-02-01
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
No
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, Patricia Frias serves as a Retirement Services Program Coordinator within Customer Service-Rss Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,150. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Nitardy

Information Technology Specialist 1/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$63,747
Sub-department
Data Integrity-Central Payroll
Base pay
$63,264
Overtime
$483
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,747
Hire date
2018-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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

Eric Nitardy holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 1 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Data Integrity-Central Payroll. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,747. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carol Diedrich

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$61,946
Sub-department
Human Resources
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$356
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,946
Hire date
1997-07-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Carol Diedrich holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Teachers Retirement Associate within Human Resources. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,946. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Alvena Richburg

Account Clerk Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$61,590
Sub-department
Accounting and Records
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,590
Hire date
2019-02-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alvena Richburg holds the role of Account Clerk Senior at Teachers Retirement Associate within Accounting and Records. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,590. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Katie Prokop

Retirement Services Program Coordinator/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$60,853
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$60,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,853
Hire date
2023-03-15
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

Katie Prokop holds the role of Retirement Services Program Coordinator at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Rss Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,853. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diana Phillippi

Auditor/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$60,186
Sub-department
Internal Audit
Base pay
$60,186
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,186
Hire date
2023-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Diana Phillippi serves as a Auditor within Internal Audit. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,186. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shane Xiong

Retirement Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$58,595
Sub-department
Customer Service-Call Center
Base pay
$58,382
Overtime
$213
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,595
Hire date
2023-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Shane Xiong works as a Retirement Services Specialist for Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Call Center. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Shane earned $58,595 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian O'Connell

Retirement Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$58,371
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$57,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,371
Hire date
2023-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Brian O'Connell is a Retirement Services Specialist at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Rss Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,371. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Esget

Retirement Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$57,479
Sub-department
Customer Service-Call Center
Base pay
$57,479
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,479
Hire date
2017-11-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Sarah Esget is a Retirement Services Specialist at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Call Center. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,479. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kaitlyn Wakefield

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$57,195
Sub-department
Data Quality
Base pay
$57,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,195
Hire date
2018-05-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
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

Kaitlyn Wakefield holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Teachers Retirement Associate within Data Quality. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,195. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chou Yang

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$56,339
Sub-department
Member Benefits Processors
Base pay
$56,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,339
Hire date
1997-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chou Yang works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Teachers Retirement Associate within Member Benefits Processors. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. Chou earned $56,339 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

James Grev

Retirement Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$55,353
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$54,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,353
Hire date
2023-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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 Grev is a Retirement Services Specialist at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Rss Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,353. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mariah Williams

Retirement Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$54,438
Sub-department
Customer Service-Call Center
Base pay
$54,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,438
Hire date
2000-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Mariah Williams is a Retirement Services Specialist at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Call Center. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,438. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Peterson

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$52,341
Sub-department
Administrative Support
Base pay
$52,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,341
Hire date
2008-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dawn Peterson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Teachers Retirement Associate within Administrative Support. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,341. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Kimberly Remington

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$51,766
Sub-department
Member Benefits Processors
Base pay
$51,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,766
Hire date
2015-07-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Kimberly Remington serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Member Benefits Processors. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,766. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Katie Prokop

Retirement Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$50,659
Sub-department
Processing Center
Base pay
$50,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,659
Hire date
2023-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Katie Prokop is a Retirement Services Specialist at Teachers Retirement Associate within Processing Center. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $50,659. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sharon Grundtner

Customer Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$47,400
Sub-department
Administrative Support
Base pay
$47,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,400
Hire date
2019-01-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sharon Grundtner holds the role of Customer Services Specialist at Teachers Retirement Associate within Administrative Support. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,400. They are represented by Clerical.

Dawn Basham

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$47,143
Sub-department
Administrative Support
Base pay
$47,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,143
Hire date
2008-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Dawn Basham serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Administrative Support. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,143. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Kelly Gillen

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$46,313
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$46,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,313
Hire date
2024-11-25
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
Benton

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, Kelly Gillen serves as a Retirement Services Specialist Senior within Customer Service-Rss Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,313. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristie Casello

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$46,298
Sub-department
Processing Center
Base pay
$45,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,076
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,298
Hire date
2008-03-31
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
No
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, Kristie Casello serves as a Retirement Services Specialist Senior within Processing Center. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,298. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jane Suhr

Retirement Services Specialist Senior/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$43,298
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$43,298
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,298
Hire date
2006-07-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Benton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jane Suhr is a Retirement Services Specialist Senior at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Rss Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $43,298. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Syma Perez Merlo

Training & Development Specialist 3/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$42,820
Sub-department
Human Resources
Base pay
$41,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,529
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,820
Hire date
2012-04-30
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

Syma Perez Merlo holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 3 at Teachers Retirement Associate within Human Resources. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,820. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bryant Pfeiffer

Auditor Intermediate/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$40,192
Sub-department
Internal Audit
Base pay
$39,502
Overtime
$109
Other pay
$581
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,192
Hire date
1999-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Bryant Pfeiffer works as a Auditor Intermediate for Teachers Retirement Associate within Internal Audit. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Bryant earned $40,192 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Ruport

Retirement Services Supervisor/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$37,528
Sub-department
Member Benefits Processors
Base pay
$37,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,528
Hire date
2025-01-29
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

Travis Ruport is a Retirement Services Supervisor at Teachers Retirement Associate within Member Benefits Processors. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,528. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Todd Grundtner

Retirement Services Program Coordinator/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$33,255
Sub-department
Processing Center
Base pay
$6,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,093
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,255
Hire date
1999-08-16
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, 2024
No
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, Todd Grundtner serves as a Retirement Services Program Coordinator within Processing Center. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,255. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Brudzinski

Retirement Services Specialist Principal/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$30,543
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$30,411
Overtime
$131
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,543
Hire date
2025-02-12
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Brudzinski holds the role of Retirement Services Specialist Principal at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Rss Staff. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,543. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sandipa Thapa

Information Technology Specialist 2/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$28,943
Sub-department
Support Unit
Base pay
$28,943
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,943
Hire date
2025-01-15
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

Sandipa Thapa works as a Information Technology Specialist 2 for Teachers Retirement Associate within Support Unit. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Sandipa earned $28,943 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Hoveland

Retirement Services Specialist Principal/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$28,325
Sub-department
Customer Service-Call Center
Base pay
$28,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,325
Hire date
2025-02-12
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jonathan Hoveland holds the role of Retirement Services Specialist Principal at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Call Center. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,325. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathleen Garlock

Retirement Services Specialist Principal/Teachers Retirement Associate

2024 total comp
$27,329
Sub-department
Customer Service-Call Center
Base pay
$7,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,612
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,329
Hire date
2013-09-16
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

At Teachers Retirement Associate, Kathleen Garlock serves as a Retirement Services Specialist Principal within Customer Service-Call Center. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $27,329. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancia Santine

Customer Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$23,664
Sub-department
Administrative Support
Base pay
$23,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,664
Hire date
1974-08-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
G69
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Other
Branch Code
Other
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nancia Santine is a Customer Services Specialist at Teachers Retirement Associate within Administrative Support. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 51 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $23,664. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Daniel Gould

Retirement Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$11,858
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$11,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$11,858
Hire date
2025-04-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Daniel Gould works as a Retirement Services Specialist for Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Rss Staff. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $11,858 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Subhdeep Sidhu

Retirement Services Specialist/Teachers Retirement Associate

2025 total comp
$11,642
Sub-department
Customer Service-RSS Staff
Base pay
$11,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$11,642
Hire date
2025-04-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Subhdeep Sidhu is a Retirement Services Specialist at Teachers Retirement Associate within Customer Service-Rss Staff. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,642. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.