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Veterans Affairs Department

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

The Veterans Affairs Department serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2025, this agency had 2,034 employees with median total compensation of $55,734; the highest distinct record was $290,477.

Year
2025
Employees
2,034
Median total
$55,734
Highest record
$290,477

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$227$154,458+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,034 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,734) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$50,860 (88%)
  • Overtime$4,794 (8%)
  • Other$2,187 (4%)
  • 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
$7,698
$27,451
$55,734
$78,097
$111,221

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $111,221 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,698. 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 1

Bryan Nelson

Medical Specialist 3/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$290,477
Sub-department
Outstate Physicians
Base pay
$290,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$290,477
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Excluded All Others
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
221
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bryan Nelson holds the role of Medical Specialist 3 at Veterans Affairs Department within Outstate Physicians. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $290,477. Their bargaining unit is Excluded All Others.

Bruce Meyer

Medical Specialist 4/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$290,454
Sub-department
Veterans Health CareOperations
Base pay
$285,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$290,454
Hire date
2010-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Excluded All Others
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
221
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bruce Meyer is a Medical Specialist 4 at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Health Careoperations. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $290,454. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Shahrior Kayes

Registered Nurse Advanced Prac/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$198,398
Sub-department
Mpls Nurse Practioners
Base pay
$167,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,017
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,398
Hire date
2013-11-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shahrior Kayes is a Registered Nurse Advanced Prac at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Nurse Practioners. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $198,398. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Elnora Hagans

Registered Nurse Advanced Prac/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$192,899
Sub-department
Mpls Nurse Practioners
Base pay
$166,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,519
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,899
Hire date
1996-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elnora Hagans works as a Registered Nurse Advanced Prac for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Nurse Practioners. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Elnora earned $192,899 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Andrew Weir

Pharmacist Manager/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$191,728
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy
Base pay
$181,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,728
Hire date
2018-11-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Andrew Weir serves as a Pharmacist Manager within Central Pharmacy. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,728. Union affiliation: Manager.

Paulina Chalupsky

Registered Nurse Advanced Prac/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$191,639
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$166,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,860
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,639
Hire date
2016-11-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paulina Chalupsky works as a Registered Nurse Advanced Prac for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Paulina earned $191,639 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

James Cline

Medical Specialist 3/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$183,386
Sub-department
Mpls Physicians
Base pay
$182,322
Overtime
$1,064
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,386
Hire date
2016-09-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Excluded All Others
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
221
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Cline holds the role of Medical Specialist 3 at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Physicians. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,386. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Eric Meittunen

Deputy Commr Veterans Aff-Vhc/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$182,518
Sub-department
Deputy Commr Vets Affairs-VHC
Base pay
$178,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,518
Hire date
2023-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
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
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Meittunen works as a Deputy Commr Veterans Aff-Vhc for Veterans Affairs Department within Deputy Commr Vets Affairs-Vhc. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Eric earned $182,518 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Heather Nelson

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$181,866
Sub-department
MVH-Fergus Falls Dept Heads
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,539
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,866
Hire date
2015-08-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Heather Nelson serves as a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv within Mvh-Fergus Falls Department Heads. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,866. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Robert Britain

Veterans Home Administrative - Mpls/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$179,159
Sub-department
MVH-Minneapolis Administrator
Base pay
$166,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,159
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Robert Britain serves as a Veterans Home Administrative - Mpls within Mvh-Minneapolis Administrator. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,159. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Darlene Barth

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$179,056
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$101,077
Overtime
$60,002
Other pay
$17,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,056
Hire date
2023-11-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Darlene Barth holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,056. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Kathleen Mullaney

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$176,859
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$129,437
Overtime
$23,300
Other pay
$24,122
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,859
Hire date
2006-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kathleen Mullaney is a Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $176,859. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Andrew Weir

Pharmacist Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$174,457
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy
Base pay
$165,157
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,457
Hire date
2018-11-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
30
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Andrew Weir serves as a Pharmacist Senior within Central Pharmacy. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $174,457. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Bradley Lindsay

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$174,262
Sub-department
Sr Dir of Veteran Prog & Svcs
Base pay
$174,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,262
Hire date
1995-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Bradley Lindsay serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Senior Director of Veteran Program & Services. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,262. They are represented by Manager.

Bradley Lindsay

Commissioner-Veterans Affairs/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$173,080
Sub-department
MDVA Commissioner
Base pay
$173,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,080
Hire date
1995-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Bradley Lindsay serves as a Commissioner-Veterans Affairs within Mdva Commissioner. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $173,080. Union affiliation: Manager.

Javaid Saleem

Medical Specialist 3/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$172,626
Sub-department
Mpls Physicians
Base pay
$172,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,626
Hire date
2006-05-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Excluded All Others
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
221
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Javaid Saleem holds the role of Medical Specialist 3 at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Physicians. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,626. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Phyllis Barwuah

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$172,560
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay
$58,204
Overtime
$99,956
Other pay
$14,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,560
Hire date
2018-12-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Phyllis Barwuah is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $172,560. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Christian Ebubeogu

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$169,825
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$58,419
Overtime
$99,409
Other pay
$11,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,825
Hire date
2016-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christian Ebubeogu works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Christian earned $169,825 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

David Bellefeuille

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$169,679
Sub-department
Veterans Employ & Edu Dir
Base pay
$165,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,979
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,679
Hire date
2006-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Bellefeuille works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Employ & Edu Director. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. David earned $169,679 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Caroline Schauer

Health Services Director/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$169,298
Sub-department
Veterans Health CareOperations
Base pay
$169,298
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,298
Hire date
2019-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Caroline Schauer is a Health Services Director at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Health Careoperations. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $169,298. Union affiliation: Manager.

Simone Hogan

Health Services Director/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$169,159
Sub-department
Veterans Health CareOperations
Base pay
$166,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,159
Hire date
2005-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Simone Hogan holds the role of Health Services Director at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Health Careoperations. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,159. They are represented by Manager.

Rennae Houle Burns

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$168,627
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,627
Hire date
2016-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rennae Houle Burns holds the role of Registered Nurse Admin-Supv at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,627. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Matthew Wilcox

General Counsel 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$167,507
Sub-department
Legal Affairs Operations
Base pay
$156,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,188
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,507
Hire date
2023-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Matthew Wilcox serves as a General Counsel 1 within Legal Affairs Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,507. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Katie Fitzgerald

Pharmacist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$164,452
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$155,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,452
Hire date
2008-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Katie Fitzgerald serves as a Pharmacist within Central Pharmacy Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,452. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Jana Anderson

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$164,327
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,327
Hire date
2002-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jana Anderson is a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,327. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Denise Wheelock

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$164,189
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$127,911
Overtime
$28,813
Other pay
$7,465
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,189
Hire date
2021-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Denise Wheelock holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,189. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jung Lee

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$164,064
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$118,696
Overtime
$37,752
Other pay
$7,616
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,064
Hire date
2017-12-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Jung Lee serves as a Registered Nurse within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,064. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Steven Maershbecker

Pharmacist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$163,452
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$155,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,452
Hire date
2022-10-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Maershbecker works as a Pharmacist for Veterans Affairs Department within Central Pharmacy Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Steven earned $163,452 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Michael Tingle

Pharmacist Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$161,552
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$155,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,552
Hire date
2012-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
32
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Tingle holds the role of Pharmacist Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Central Pharmacy Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,552. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Catherine Carlson

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$160,701
Sub-department
Mpls Assistant DON Bldg21 Supv
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,374
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,701
Hire date
2015-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Catherine Carlson holds the role of Registered Nurse Admin-Supv at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Assistant Don Bldg21 Supervisor. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,701. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Carmelle Hanson

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$160,027
Sub-department
Mpls Assistnt DON Bldg 22 Supv
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,027
Hire date
2023-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Carmelle Hanson works as a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Assistnt Don Building 22 Supervisor. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Carmelle earned $160,027 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Stephanie Juhl

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$160,027
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Department Heads
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,027
Hire date
2014-08-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stephanie Juhl works as a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Department Heads. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Stephanie earned $160,027 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Samuel Yankey

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$159,599
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$109,301
Overtime
$47,481
Other pay
$2,817
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,599
Hire date
2012-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Samuel Yankey works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Samuel earned $159,599 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

David Bellefeuille

Senior Administrative Officer/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$158,950
Sub-department
Chief of Staff & Admin Svcs
Base pay
$155,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,487
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,950
Hire date
2006-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, David Bellefeuille serves as a Senior Administrative Officer within Chief of Staff & Administrative Services. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,950. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Danielle Churness

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$158,889
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$143,795
Overtime
$532
Other pay
$14,562
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,889
Hire date
2023-01-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Danielle Churness serves as a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,889. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sharon Opsahl

Human Resources Director 4/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$158,565
Sub-department
Human Resources Management
Base pay
$154,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,727
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,565
Hire date
2010-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sharon Opsahl is a Human Resources Director 4 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Management. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $158,565. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Catheryn Bouma

Pharmacist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$158,349
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$149,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,349
Hire date
2023-10-30
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Catheryn Bouma works as a Pharmacist for Veterans Affairs Department within Central Pharmacy Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Catheryn earned $158,349 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Phyllis Malenke

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$158,227
Sub-department
Mpls Assistant DON Bldg19 Supv
Base pay
$144,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,227
Hire date
2017-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Phyllis Malenke holds the role of Registered Nurse Admin-Supv at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Assistant Don Bldg19 Supervisor. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,227. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Leah Killian-Smith

Veterans Home Administrative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$157,458
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Administrator
Base pay
$149,458
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,458
Hire date
2023-10-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leah Killian-Smith holds the role of Veterans Home Administrative at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Administrator. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,458. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Catherine Menawa

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$157,111
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$124,289
Overtime
$30,226
Other pay
$2,596
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,111
Hire date
2012-08-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Catherine Menawa serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,111. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.