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Minnesota / Veterans Affairs Department

Agency file

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
Total payroll
$117.6M
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

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$96.6M
1,648
$55,238
2025
$117.6M
21.8%
2,034
23.4%
$55,734
0.9%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Christian Iweh

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$83,648
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$69,628
Overtime
$9,062
Other pay
$4,958
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,648
Hire date
2022-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
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 Iweh is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,648. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Margaret Wagner

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$83,491
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$78,449
Overtime
$2,804
Other pay
$2,239
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,491
Hire date
2000-10-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Margaret Wagner holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,491. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Charles Rosenfield

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$83,340
Sub-department
Veteran SOAR
Base pay
$82,193
Overtime
$148
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,340
Hire date
2023-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Charles Rosenfield is a Veterans Claims Representative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,340. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Victoria Johnson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$83,261
Sub-department
Mpls Escort
Base pay
$58,204
Overtime
$23,401
Other pay
$1,656
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,261
Hire date
1999-03-22
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

Victoria Johnson holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Escort. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,261. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Lisa Smith

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$83,226
Sub-department
Mpls Cook Supv
Base pay
$81,214
Overtime
$312
Other pay
$1,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,226
Hire date
2017-12-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Lisa Smith is a State Program Administrative Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Cook Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,226. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Minard Halverson Ii

Planner Senior State/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$83,140
Sub-department
VEOR Staff
Base pay
$83,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,140
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Minard Halverson Ii holds the role of Planner Senior State at Veterans Affairs Department within Veor Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,140. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Alvarez

General Repair Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$83,050
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay
$59,070
Overtime
$11,139
Other pay
$12,842
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,050
Hire date
2007-04-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Jonathan Alvarez serves as a General Repair Worker within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,050. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kerry Schmidt

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,906
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$82,656
Overtime
$87
Other pay
$163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,906
Hire date
2011-05-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.7
Work county
Rock

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

Kerry Schmidt is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working part-time, 0.7 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $82,906. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Doreen Pederson

Management Analyst Supervisor 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,877
Sub-department
Mpls Health Info Mgmt Supv
Base pay
$80,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,948
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,877
Hire date
1989-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Doreen Pederson works as a Management Analyst Supervisor 1 for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Health Information Management Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years as a full-time employee. Doreen earned $82,877 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Amanda Mcclure

Management Analyst 3/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,826
Sub-department
Healthcare Ops Project Team
Base pay
$82,745
Overtime
$81
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,826
Hire date
2017-10-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Amanda Mcclure serves as a Management Analyst 3 within Healthcare Operations Project Team. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,826. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Rosin

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,826
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$78,809
Overtime
$2,423
Other pay
$1,594
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,826
Hire date
1995-01-24
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Rock

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

Lisa Rosin is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $82,826. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Alexis Bell

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,801
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$42,211
Overtime
$38,110
Other pay
$2,479
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,801
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Chippewa

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

Alexis Bell holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,801. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Jeani Trosvig

Recreation Therapist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,796
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$76,166
Overtime
$5,630
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,796
Hire date
2019-05-29
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
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeani Trosvig holds the role of Recreation Therapist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,796. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Annah Nguyagwa

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,772
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$76,919
Overtime
$2,831
Other pay
$3,022
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,772
Hire date
2024-10-02
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

Annah Nguyagwa holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,772. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Dawn Midbrod

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,759
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$71,678
Overtime
$7,291
Other pay
$3,790
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,759
Hire date
1998-12-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dawn Midbrod is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,759. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Karin Stende

Training & Development Specialist 3/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$82,716
Sub-department
Human Resources Operations
Base pay
$82,716
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,716
Hire date
2012-04-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karin Stende holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 3 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Operations. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,716. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tracy Alsaker

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,444
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$58,758
Overtime
$22,997
Other pay
$689
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,444
Hire date
2002-08-05
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

Tracy Alsaker works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. Tracy earned $82,444 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Eric Kaesemacher

Plant Mntc Engineer/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,377
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Maintenance
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$110
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,377
Hire date
2024-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Eric Kaesemacher serves as a Plant Mntc Engineer within Mvh-Hastings Maintenance. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,377. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

John Heinze

Plant Mntc Engineer/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,295
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Maintenance
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$29
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,295
Hire date
2024-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Heinze holds the role of Plant Mntc Engineer at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Maintenance. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,295. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kerry Pakulski

Safety & Health Officer 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,141
Sub-department
Mpls Volunteer Svcs & Safety
Base pay
$78,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,141
Hire date
2024-06-20
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
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kerry Pakulski works as a Safety & Health Officer 2 for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Volunteer Services & Safety. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Kerry earned $82,141 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tesfaye Ayane

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,125
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$57,980
Overtime
$19,773
Other pay
$4,372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,125
Hire date
2013-02-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Tesfaye Ayane is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,125. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Jerome Wellington

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$82,099
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$58,594
Overtime
$19,985
Other pay
$3,520
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,099
Hire date
2012-01-09
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

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

Jerome Wellington works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Jerome earned $82,099 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

John Kamsin

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,852
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$59,304
Overtime
$17,636
Other pay
$4,912
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,852
Hire date
2001-04-02
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

John Kamsin holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,852. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Nora Cronin

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,719
Sub-department
Veteran Homeless Initiative
Base pay
$81,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,719
Hire date
2023-06-21
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nora Cronin is a State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Homeless Initiative. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,719. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lusu Gbarjuewaye

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,714
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$56,589
Overtime
$18,915
Other pay
$6,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,714
Hire date
2024-02-14
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

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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

Lusu Gbarjuewaye holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,714. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Alberto Carlos De Mendonca

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,685
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Health Svcs Admin
Base pay
$55,322
Overtime
$22,028
Other pay
$4,335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,685
Hire date
2023-07-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Dakota

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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

Alberto Carlos De Mendonca holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Health Services Administrative. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,685. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jackie O'Donnell

Office Services Supervisor 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,584
Sub-department
Mpls Scheduling Supv
Base pay
$78,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,480
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,584
Hire date
2016-03-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Jackie O'Donnell is a Office Services Supervisor 2 at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Scheduling Supervisor. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,584. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Lisa Mcnamara

Accounting Supervisor Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,584
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Finance
Base pay
$79,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,584
Hire date
2017-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Lisa Mcnamara is a Accounting Supervisor Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Finance. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,584. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Getu Mengesha

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,498
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$72,325
Overtime
$5,612
Other pay
$3,561
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,498
Hire date
2013-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
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

Getu Mengesha is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,498. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Stephanie Wortham

Accounting Officer Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,366
Sub-department
Finance/Accounting
Base pay
$80,283
Overtime
$1,083
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,366
Hire date
2008-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stephanie Wortham is a Accounting Officer Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Finance/Accounting. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,366. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ellen Fick

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,186
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$73,365
Overtime
$6,295
Other pay
$1,526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,186
Hire date
2011-05-16
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.2
Work county
Rock

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

Ellen Fick is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working intermittent, 0.2 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $81,186. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Mark Duclos

Facility Grds/Transp Services Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,184
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Maintenance
Base pay
$78,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,080
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,184
Hire date
1998-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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, Mark Duclos serves as a Facility Grds/Transp Services Supervisor within Mvh-Hastings Maintenance. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,184. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Brett Anderson

Rehabilitation Therapist Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$81,017
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Department Heads
Base pay
$80,929
Overtime
$78
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,017
Hire date
2017-10-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Brett Anderson works as a Rehabilitation Therapist Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Department Heads. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Brett earned $81,017 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Valerie Klitzke

Human Resources Director 4/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$80,980
Sub-department
Human Resources Management
Base pay
$58,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,980
Hire date
2019-11-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Valerie Klitzke is a Human Resources Director 4 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Management. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $80,980. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Michael Allen

Electromechanical Systems Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$80,827
Sub-department
Mpls Physical Plant Staff
Base pay
$79,329
Overtime
$1,498
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,827
Hire date
2024-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Allen works as a Electromechanical Systems Specialist for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Physical Plant Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $80,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barbara Johnson

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$80,651
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$64,967
Overtime
$9,629
Other pay
$6,055
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,651
Hire date
2019-09-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Barbara Johnson holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,651. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Krystal Kerns

Dietitian/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$80,646
Sub-department
VHC - Food and Nutrition Staff
Base pay
$77,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,832
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,646
Hire date
2023-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Krystal Kerns is a Dietitian at Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc - Food and Nutrition Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,646. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

April Terlinde

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$80,426
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Supv C
Base pay
$71,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,132
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,426
Hire date
2019-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
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, April Terlinde serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Mpls 22 Nurse Supervisor C. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,426. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Madeline Lasorsa

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$80,364
Sub-department
VHC-Clinical
Base pay
$79,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,364
Hire date
2022-04-18
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
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Madeline Lasorsa serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Vhc-Clinical. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,364. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Luchsinger

Recreation Therapist Coordinator/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$80,223
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$79,304
Overtime
$919
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,223
Hire date
2015-02-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Julie Luchsinger works as a Recreation Therapist Coordinator for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Julie earned $80,223 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.