Transportation Department

Sub-department

Windom Bridge Maint

Base pay

$97,430

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,600

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$99,030

Hire date

2009-05-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Cottonwood

At Transportation Department, Jordan Bunting serves as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 within Windom Bridge Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,030. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

District 8 Willmar

Base pay

$97,486

Overtime

$1,507

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,992

Hire date

2019-08-05

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

Kandiyohi

Melissa Hjelle is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within District 8 Willmar. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,992. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

East Operations Mgr

Base pay

$78,213

Overtime

$20,213

Other pay

$547

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,973

Hire date

2013-11-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

71

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

At Transportation Department, Michael Swedberg serves as a Transp Specialist within East Operations Manager. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,973. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Golden Valley Subarea

Base pay

$97,444

Overtime

$1,267

Other pay

$263

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,973

Hire date

1996-09-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Ismael Maldonado is a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Subarea. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,973. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Hydraulics

Base pay

$98,964

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,964

Hire date

2016-05-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

At Transportation Department, Landon Richardson serves as a Engineer Senior within Hydraulics. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,964. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

D4 Public Engagement/Info

Base pay

$97,734

Overtime

$1,129

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,863

Hire date

2012-01-03

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

Becker

Bryan Christensen holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within D4 Public Engagement/Info. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,863. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

D-4 Construction

Base pay

$67,458

Overtime

$30,506

Other pay

$890

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,854

Hire date

2013-01-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Otter Tail

At Transportation Department, Mark Bjerklie serves as a Transp Generalist Senior within D-4 Construction. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,854. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

South Subarea

Base pay

$90,055

Overtime

$8,409

Other pay

$358

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,822

Hire date

2002-11-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Carlton

John Hodena works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 for Transportation Department within South Subarea. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. John earned $98,822 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Radio Engineer

Base pay

$95,512

Overtime

$1,690

Other pay

$1,600

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,801

Hire date

2010-10-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Kandiyohi

At Transportation Department, Jon Kennedy serves as a Engineering Specialist within Radio Engineer. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,801. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Duluth Field Construction

Base pay

$66,212

Overtime

$31,958

Other pay

$611

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,781

Hire date

2011-08-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Christopher Eastman is a Transp Materials Technician at Transportation Department within Duluth Field Construction. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,781. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Eden Prairie Resident Office

Base pay

$78,582

Overtime

$20,001

Other pay

$180

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,763

Hire date

2016-08-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

71

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Clinton Herrmann works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Eden Prairie Resident Office. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Clinton earned $98,763 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Greater MN HSTS

Base pay

$87,026

Overtime

$11,539

Other pay

$174

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,739

Hire date

2023-04-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

98

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Stearns

Kevin Schmidt is a Electrician Lead at Transportation Department within Greater MN Hsts. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,739. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

Transit Operations

Base pay

$97,738

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,738

Hire date

2012-07-24

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

At Transportation Department, Paia Vang serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Transit Operations. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,738. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Financial Training and Support

Base pay

$97,734

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,734

Hire date

2014-09-29

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

At Transportation Department, Holly Johnson serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Financial Training and Support. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Transit Operations

Base pay

$97,734

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,734

Hire date

1999-01-04

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

Crow Wing

Susan Siemers works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Transportation Department within Transit Operations. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Susan earned $98,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Planning

Base pay

$97,734

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,734

Hire date

2013-01-07

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

Susan Kaufmann is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Planning. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Emergency Management

Base pay

$97,734

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,734

Hire date

2016-09-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Shannon Mcnulty works as a Planner Principal State for Transportation Department within Emergency Management. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $98,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Environmental Stewardship

Base pay

$97,731

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,731

Hire date

2019-04-03

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

Warren Tuel is a Nr Program Coordinator at Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,731. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Cedar SubArea

Base pay

$91,637

Overtime

$6,617

Other pay

$442

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,695

Hire date

2007-07-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Brad Shepherd is a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within Cedar Subarea. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,695. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Communications

Base pay

$92,609

Overtime

$6,079

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,688

Hire date

2022-07-25

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

At Transportation Department, Ricardo Lopez serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Communications. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,688. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Bridge Management

Base pay

$97,453

Overtime

$1,145

Other pay

$75

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,673

Hire date

2003-01-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lyon

At Transportation Department, Jason Miller serves as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 within Bridge Management. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,673. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Automation and Analysis

Base pay

$98,636

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,636

Hire date

2017-01-11

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

Steven Page is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Transportation Department within Automation and Analysis. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,636. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

D-4 Traffic Services

Base pay

$98,345

Overtime

$281

Other pay

$9

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,635

Hire date

1995-07-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

16

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Stevens

Jeff Dehaan is a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within D-4 Traffic Services. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,635. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Bridge Const & Maint. Section

Base pay

$97,565

Overtime

$1,048

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,613

Hire date

2015-01-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Breanna Gonzales holds the role of Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Bridge Const & Maintenance Section. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,613. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Project Development Baxter

Base pay

$98,104

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$476

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,581

Hire date

2018-10-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Crow Wing

Michelle Hoff is a Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Project Development Baxter. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,581. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Bridge Planning Section

Base pay

$98,557

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,557

Hire date

2017-06-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Scot Larson holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Bridge Planning Section. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,557. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Human Resources

Base pay

$98,550

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,550

Hire date

2022-01-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Olmsted

At Transportation Department, Christine Stay serves as a Human Resources Supervisor 4 within Human Resources. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,550. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Sub-department

Materials

Base pay

$98,531

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,531

Hire date

2017-06-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Olmsted

Justin Slattery is a Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Materials. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,531. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Major Projects

Base pay

$98,531

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,531

Hire date

2015-12-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Cole Maetzold holds the role of Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Major Projects. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,531. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Mankato Subarea

Base pay

$88,591

Overtime

$8,657

Other pay

$1,195

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,443

Hire date

2007-07-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

13

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Blue Earth

Douglas Pomije is a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 at Transportation Department within Mankato Subarea. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,443. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

D-4 Construction

Base pay

$92,203

Overtime

$4,627

Other pay

$1,600

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,431

Hire date

2022-03-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

4

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Becker

At Transportation Department, Aundie Curtiss serves as a Engineer 2 Graduate within D-4 Construction. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,431. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Cap Hwy Program Management

Base pay

$97,359

Overtime

$1,047

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,406

Hire date

2014-05-05

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

At Transportation Department, Alycia Cenci serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Cap Highway Program Management. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,406. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Materials St Cloud

Base pay

$78,213

Overtime

$19,758

Other pay

$421

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,392

Hire date

2015-07-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

71

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Stearns

Travis Erickson works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Materials St Cloud. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Travis earned $98,392 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

Electronic Techs

Base pay

$94,452

Overtime

$3,939

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,391

Hire date

2005-05-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

13

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Stearns

John Adamek is a Traffic Management Systems Integrator Sp at Transportation Department within Electronic Techs. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,391. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Program Development

Base pay

$89,211

Overtime

$9,170

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,381

Hire date

2000-05-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Nadine Miller works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Program Development. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Nadine earned $98,381 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Communications

Base pay

$97,734

Overtime

$612

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,346

Hire date

2009-06-24

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

At Transportation Department, James Gillach serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Communications. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,346. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Duluth Field Construction

Base pay

$67,329

Overtime

$25,721

Other pay

$5,296

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,346

Hire date

2009-05-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Dennis Defoe holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Duluth Field Construction. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,346. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

Communications

Base pay

$98,259

Overtime

$73

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,333

Hire date

2012-05-09

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

At Transportation Department, Kirsten Klein serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Communications. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,333. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Traffic

Base pay

$91,495

Overtime

$5,191

Other pay

$1,600

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,286

Hire date

2013-05-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Blue Earth

Joshua Kraus is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Traffic. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,286. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Technology Investment

Base pay

$98,284

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,284

Hire date

2018-08-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Robin Rust holds the role of Transp Program Supervisor Senior at Transportation Department within Technology Investment. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,284. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.