Transportation Department

Sub-department

Statewide Radio Communications

Base pay

$143,247

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$146,247

Hire date

1998-10-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Transportation Department, David Klema serves as a Electronic Commun Assistant Directo within Statewide Radio Communications. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,247. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Project Delivery

Base pay

$145,845

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,845

Hire date

2009-01-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Michael Kruse is a Engineer Senior Administrative at Transportation Department within Project Delivery. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $145,845. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

ADE Program Support

Base pay

$145,598

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,598

Hire date

2009-02-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Olmsted

Heather Lukes works as a Engineer Senior Administrative for Transportation Department within Ade Program Support. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Heather earned $145,598 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Northeast Resident Office

Base pay

$143,143

Overtime

$2,446

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,589

Hire date

1998-02-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Eric Embacher holds the role of Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Northeast Resident Office. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,589. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Design Build 494

Base pay

$95,512

Overtime

$48,203

Other pay

$1,839

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,554

Hire date

2004-09-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

-

Brett Mahnke is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Design Build 494. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $145,554. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Materials & Road Research

Base pay

$143,155

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,289

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,444

Hire date

1984-07-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Timothy Andersen is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $145,444. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Transit Operations

Base pay

$98,075

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$47,264

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,340

Hire date

2003-09-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Mark Nelson is a Transp Planning Director at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $145,340. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

District 8 Willmar

Base pay

$143,716

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,600

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,316

Hire date

2000-01-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Mcleod

Kelly Brunkhorst works as a Engineer Senior Administrative for Transportation Department within District 8 Willmar. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Kelly earned $145,316 in 2024. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

North Area Manager

Base pay

$145,296

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,296

Hire date

2009-01-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Dale Gade works as a Transp Planning Director for Transportation Department within North Area Manager. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Dale earned $145,296 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Golden Valley NW Resident Off

Base pay

$144,224

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,224

Hire date

1988-04-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Dan Penn holds the role of Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Nw Resident Off. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,224. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Right of Way Metro

Base pay

$145,082

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$145,082

Hire date

1993-06-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Rebecca Parzyck is a Transp Metro Right of Way Manager at Transportation Department within Right of Way Metro. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $145,082. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Materials

Base pay

$143,144

Overtime

$1,757

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,901

Hire date

1995-01-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

David Van Deusen works as a Engineer Administrative for Transportation Department within Materials. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. David earned $144,901 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Traffic Engineering

Base pay

$143,149

Overtime

$1,654

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,803

Hire date

2009-05-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Derek Leuer is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Traffic Engineering. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,803. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Program Development

Base pay

$143,143

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,600

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,743

Hire date

2013-12-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Douglas Kerfeld is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Program Development. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,743. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Major Projects

Base pay

$143,143

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,600

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,743

Hire date

2017-03-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

John Krysiak is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Major Projects. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,743. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Operations Division Admin

Base pay

$143,143

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,600

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,743

Hire date

1997-06-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Todd Grugel is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Operations Division Administrative. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,743. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Bridge Planning Section

Base pay

$143,143

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,600

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,743

Hire date

1997-05-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

At Transportation Department, Nathan Blanchard serves as a Engineer Administrative within Bridge Planning Section. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,743. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Project Delivery

Base pay

$143,143

Overtime

$1,309

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,452

Hire date

1984-10-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Nancy Sannes is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Project Delivery. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,452. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Chief of Staff Office

Base pay

$144,327

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,327

Hire date

2009-05-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Seema Desai works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Transportation Department within Chief of Staff Office. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Seema earned $144,327 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Workforce and Agency Servic

Base pay

$144,327

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,327

Hire date

1988-11-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Suzanne Sievers works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Transportation Department within Workforce and Agency Servic. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. Suzanne earned $144,327 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Project Management & Tech Supp

Base pay

$144,115

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,115

Hire date

2001-04-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Transportation Department, Paul Jung serves as a Engineer Administrative Mgt within Project Management & Technician Supp. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,115. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Metro Livability Pilot

Base pay

$144,115

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,115

Hire date

2018-02-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Gloria Jeff works as a Transp Program Director for Transportation Department within Metro Livability Pilot. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Gloria earned $144,115 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

Sustainability&PublicHealth

Base pay

$144,115

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$144,115

Hire date

2018-02-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jessica Oh works as a Transp Program Director for Transportation Department within Sustainability&Publichealth. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Jessica earned $144,115 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

HR Leadership

Base pay

$113,443

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$30,547

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,990

Hire date

1986-07-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Bonita Wohlberg is a Human Resources Director 3 at Transportation Department within HR Leadership. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,990. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

District 8 Willmar

Base pay

$139,769

Overtime

$466

Other pay

$3,727

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,962

Hire date

2012-07-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Mcleod

Glen Coudron works as a Engineer Senior Administrative for Transportation Department within District 8 Willmar. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Glen earned $143,962 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Sub-department

Materials & Road Research

Base pay

$143,143

Overtime

$758

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,901

Hire date

1995-08-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Shongtao Dai works as a Engineer Administrative for Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Shongtao earned $143,901 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Bridge Planning Section

Base pay

$140,587

Overtime

$1,040

Other pay

$1,908

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,535

Hire date

2011-08-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Nicholas Olson holds the role of Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Bridge Planning Section. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,535. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Materials & Road Research

Base pay

$143,143

Overtime

$310

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,453

Hire date

1988-09-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

John Garrity works as a Engineer Administrative for Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. John earned $143,453 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Project Management

Base pay

$143,143

Overtime

$138

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,281

Hire date

2015-09-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Blue Earth

Forrest Hasty is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Project Management. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,281. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Bridge Design Section

Base pay

$143,149

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,149

Hire date

2009-06-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Karl Johnson is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,149. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Research & Innovation

Base pay

$143,149

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,149

Hire date

1999-03-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Hafiz Munir holds the role of Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Research & Innovation. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,149. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Intelligent Transportation Sys

Base pay

$143,149

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,149

Hire date

1991-06-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Cory Johnson works as a Engineer Administrative for Transportation Department within Intelligent Transportation Systems. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. Cory earned $143,149 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Bridge Planning Section

Base pay

$143,149

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,149

Hire date

1990-06-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Keith Molnau works as a Engineer Administrative for Transportation Department within Bridge Planning Section. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. Keith earned $143,149 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Innovative Construction Unit

Base pay

$143,149

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,149

Hire date

2000-05-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Peter Davich works as a Engineer Administrative for Transportation Department within Innovative Construction Unit. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Peter earned $143,149 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Building

Base pay

$143,149

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,149

Hire date

2020-03-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Samuel Roberto is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Building. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,149. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Project Management

Base pay

$143,147

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,147

Hire date

2008-09-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Kandiyohi

At Transportation Department, Ryan Barney serves as a Engineer Administrative within Project Management. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,147. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Project Management

Base pay

$143,146

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,146

Hire date

2008-12-29

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Olmsted

Anthony Wagner holds the role of Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Project Management. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,146. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Project Development Baxter

Base pay

$143,146

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,146

Hire date

1996-10-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Crow Wing

Darren Nelson is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Project Development Baxter. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,146. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Freeway System Integration

Base pay

$143,146

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,146

Hire date

1989-09-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Transportation Department, Ralph Adair serves as a Engineer Administrative within Freeway System Integration. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,146. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Materials

Base pay

$143,143

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$143,143

Hire date

1999-05-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

15

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Blue Earth

Charles Kremer is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Materials. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,143. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.