Veterans Affairs Department

Sub-department

MVH-Luverne Direct Care

Base pay

$47,328

Overtime

$10,769

Other pay

$1,243

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,340

Hire date

2005-05-09

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.6

Work county

Rock

Melanie Edwards is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $59,340. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care

Base pay

$52,305

Overtime

$5,576

Other pay

$1,456

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,337

Hire date

2018-01-22

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.6

Work county

Otter Tail

Jennifer Rasmusson is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $59,337. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

Mpls Cook Staff

Base pay

$54,223

Overtime

$3,230

Other pay

$1,881

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,333

Hire date

2023-05-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

62

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Daniel George works as a Cook for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Cook Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $59,333 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sub-department

Mpls Adult Day Staff

Base pay

$44,755

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$14,564

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,319

Hire date

1984-11-14

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

Mary Falkowski holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Adult Day Staff. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,319. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care

Base pay

$58,400

Overtime

$454

Other pay

$412

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,266

Hire date

1995-08-14

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

68

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.75

Work county

Otter Tail

Wanda Cannell works as a Recreation Program Assistant for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Wanda earned $59,266 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

MVH-Hastings Trans/Grounds

Base pay

$56,145

Overtime

$595

Other pay

$2,500

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,241

Hire date

2019-04-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Ross Patterson works as a Delivery Van Driver for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Trans/Grounds. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Ross earned $59,241 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Sub-department

Mpls Adult Day Staff

Base pay

$58,204

Overtime

$11

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,215

Hire date

2018-05-09

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

Kellie Peterson holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Adult Day Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,215. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

Mpls Maintenance Staff

Base pay

$58,732

Overtime

$409

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,142

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

90

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Igor Leshkovich is a Painter at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Maintenance Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,142. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care

Base pay

$52,265

Overtime

$5,623

Other pay

$1,221

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,109

Hire date

2020-03-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Otter Tail

Jeffery Bjugan holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,109. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care

Base pay

$57,643

Overtime

$371

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$59,014

Hire date

2023-08-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Otter Tail

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kaylee Hagen serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,014. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

MVH-Bemidji Nursing

Base pay

$45,861

Overtime

$6,776

Other pay

$6,297

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,934

Hire date

2014-06-18

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

58

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.6

Work county

Beltrami

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kelly Mcdonough serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,934. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

MVH-Bemidji Nursing

Base pay

$56,365

Overtime

$2,521

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,886

Hire date

2023-11-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

Christina Coleman works as a Medical Records Technician 1 for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Christina earned $58,886 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E

Base pay

$56,755

Overtime

$2,130

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,885

Hire date

2023-05-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Josephine Esguerra is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,885. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

MVH-Hastings Dietary

Base pay

$50,822

Overtime

$6,004

Other pay

$2,021

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,847

Hire date

2007-10-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Lynn Cadwell is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Dietary. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,847. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sub-department

MVH-Bemidji Finance

Base pay

$58,802

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,802

Hire date

2001-12-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

At Veterans Affairs Department, Brigitte Zylka serves as a Account Clerk Senior within Mvh-Bemidji Finance. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,802. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E

Base pay

$49,305

Overtime

$5,793

Other pay

$3,658

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,756

Hire date

2024-05-15

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

Megan Jones holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,756. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

Human Resources CO Staffing

Base pay

$52,111

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$6,641

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,752

Hire date

2007-03-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kathleen Barber works as a Human Resources Technician 2 for Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Co Staffing. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Kathleen earned $58,752 in 2024. They are represented by Confidential.

Sub-department

Mpls Housekeeping Staff B

Base pay

$53,513

Overtime

$1,439

Other pay

$3,753

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,704

Hire date

2011-04-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

66

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

David Ferguson holds the role of General Maintenance Worker Lead at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff B. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,704. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sub-department

Vets Cemetery-Duluth Field Sta

Base pay

$58,418

Overtime

$251

Other pay

$15

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,683

Hire date

2023-08-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

86

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Brandon Steffen works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Veterans Affairs Department within Vets Cemetery-Duluth Field Sta. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Brandon earned $58,683 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

Mpls Adult Day Staff

Base pay

$57,644

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,644

Hire date

2022-02-01

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

Hennepin

Emily Miene is a Recreation Therapist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Adult Day Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,644. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

MVH-Preston Nursing

Base pay

$48,724

Overtime

$8,331

Other pay

$1,577

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,632

Hire date

2024-12-18

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

Mitchell Harrington works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Mitchell earned $58,632 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care

Base pay

$46,336

Overtime

$8,689

Other pay

$3,563

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,587

Hire date

2024-02-14

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.9

Work county

Lake

Cory Eggert holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,587. Union affiliation: Service.

Sub-department

MVH-Montevideo Dining Svcs

Base pay

$45,798

Overtime

$9,291

Other pay

$3,482

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,571

Hire date

2024-07-24

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

62

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.8

Work county

Chippewa

Jared Joslin is a Cook at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Dining Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $58,571. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sub-department

Mpls Food Service Staff B

Base pay

$51,242

Overtime

$5,414

Other pay

$1,848

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,504

Hire date

1999-07-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Lajwanti Stelberg holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff B. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,504. They are represented by Service.

Sub-department

MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care

Base pay

$54,555

Overtime

$3,835

Other pay

$36

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,426

Hire date

2017-10-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Otter Tail

At Veterans Affairs Department, Mary Mager serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,426. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

Medical Center Staff

Base pay

$58,144

Overtime

$223

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,367

Hire date

2013-02-11

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

Stearns

Kyle O'Shea works as a Veterans Claims Representative for Veterans Affairs Department within Medical Center Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $58,367 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B

Base pay

$50,632

Overtime

$3,045

Other pay

$4,668

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,345

Hire date

2024-08-07

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Tolulope Olakunle serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,345. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

MVH-Montevideo Finance

Base pay

$58,129

Overtime

$205

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,334

Hire date

2023-08-16

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

5

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.8

Work county

Chippewa

Barbara Sorenson is a Reimbursement Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Finance. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $58,334. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

MVH-Montevideo Nursing

Base pay

$50,851

Overtime

$6,365

Other pay

$1,115

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,331

Hire date

2024-01-03

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.8

Work county

Chippewa

Melissa Johnson holds the role of Veterans Care Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,331. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

Mpls Cook Staff

Base pay

$54,391

Overtime

$2,404

Other pay

$1,522

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,318

Hire date

2005-11-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

At Veterans Affairs Department, Abiy Tekle serves as a Central Services Administrative Specialist Inter within Mpls Cook Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,318. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A

Base pay

$50,064

Overtime

$3,055

Other pay

$5,194

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,313

Hire date

2024-05-15

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

Purity Njoroge is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,313. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care

Base pay

$51,853

Overtime

$5,917

Other pay

$521

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,291

Hire date

2011-08-29

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.6

Work county

Otter Tail

Melissa French works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. Melissa earned $58,291 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

Mpls Adult Day Staff

Base pay

$58,204

Overtime

$11

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,215

Hire date

2010-03-08

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

Olubunmi Gbadamosi-Shodiya is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Adult Day Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,215. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care

Base pay

$45,368

Overtime

$8,401

Other pay

$4,434

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,203

Hire date

2023-06-21

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.8

Work county

Otter Tail

At Veterans Affairs Department, Samuel Western serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,203. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

Mpls Doms Staff

Base pay

$47,414

Overtime

$7,687

Other pay

$3,089

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,190

Hire date

2009-06-01

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

26

Union / bargaining unit

Health Care Non Professional

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.8

Work county

Hennepin

Charles Johnson works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Doms Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Charles earned $58,190 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sub-department

MVH-Luverne Admin Support

Base pay

$58,117

Overtime

$25

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,142

Hire date

1994-09-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rock

Michelle Madison is a Central Services Administrative Specialist Inter at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Administrative Support. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,142. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

MVH-Hastings Housekeeping

Base pay

$52,235

Overtime

$2,120

Other pay

$3,762

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,117

Hire date

2022-10-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

60

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Edward Ferrarini is a General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Housekeeping. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,117. They are represented by Service.

Sub-department

MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care

Base pay

$56,162

Overtime

$1,802

Other pay

$148

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,112

Hire date

1998-07-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

62

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lake

Tamara Nikula works as a Cook for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Tamara earned $58,112 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sub-department

Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B

Base pay

$52,425

Overtime

$2,283

Other pay

$3,383

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$58,091

Hire date

2024-07-10

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

Lilia Boubekir works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Lilia earned $58,091 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.