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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

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Cheryl Garrison

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$86,006
Sub-department
Mpls Administration Services
Base pay
$84,140
Overtime
$1,866
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,006
Hire date
2020-05-13
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
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, Cheryl Garrison serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Mpls Administration Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,006. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Teferi Nigatu

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$85,978
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$56,815
Overtime
$27,179
Other pay
$1,985
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,978
Hire date
2016-05-02
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

Teferi Nigatu works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Teferi earned $85,978 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Kelly Zellmann

Dietitian/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$85,793
Sub-department
VHC - Food and Nutrition Staff
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,793
Hire date
2002-01-07
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
Beltrami

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

Kelly Zellmann works as a Dietitian for Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc - Food and Nutrition Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. Kelly earned $85,793 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cherie Gunderson

Executive Housekeeper/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$85,713
Sub-department
Mpls Housekeeping Unit Supv
Base pay
$72,413
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,713
Hire date
1988-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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

Cherie Gunderson holds the role of Executive Housekeeper at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Unit Supervisor. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,713. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Todd Dionne

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$85,473
Sub-department
Field Operations
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$680
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,473
Hire date
2008-03-19
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

Todd Dionne works as a Veterans Claims Representative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Field Operations. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Todd earned $85,473 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Iheanetu

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$85,460
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$58,356
Overtime
$25,347
Other pay
$1,757
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,460
Hire date
2005-10-24
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

Joseph Iheanetu works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $85,460 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Suleiman Al-Azzam

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$85,225
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$54,777
Overtime
$27,675
Other pay
$2,773
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,225
Hire date
2013-12-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Suleiman Al-Azzam holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,225. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Jennifer Taylor

Recreation Therapist Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$85,155
Sub-department
Mpls Recreation Staff
Base pay
$83,245
Overtime
$1,910
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,155
Hire date
1999-05-24
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
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

Jennifer Taylor is a Recreation Therapist Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Recreation Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,155. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Abeln

Physical Plant Director/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$85,067
Sub-department
Mpls Environmental Srvics Supv
Base pay
$73,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,889
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,067
Hire date
2017-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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
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, Matthew Abeln serves as a Physical Plant Director within Mpls Environmental Srvics Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,067. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Erik Cheever

Electrician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$85,042
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Maintenance
Base pay
$82,279
Overtime
$262
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,042
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
96
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

Erik Cheever is a Electrician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,042. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sandra Kelm

Human Resources Specialist 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,989
Sub-department
Human Resources Outstate
Base pay
$84,752
Overtime
$237
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,989
Hire date
1987-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sandra Kelm is a Human Resources Specialist 2 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Outstate. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,989. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Jeff Muller

General Repair Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,986
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Facilities
Base pay
$63,044
Overtime
$1,402
Other pay
$20,539
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,986
Hire date
2023-10-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeff Muller holds the role of General Repair Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Facilities. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,986. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Judson Citrowske

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,984
Sub-department
Field Operations
Base pay
$84,738
Overtime
$246
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,984
Hire date
2011-04-19
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

Judson Citrowske holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Field Operations. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,984. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Luettel

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,969
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$74,373
Overtime
$1,279
Other pay
$9,316
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,969
Hire date
2024-09-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Jennifer Luettel serves as a Registered Nurse within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,969. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Dawn Gregoire

Human Resources Specialist 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,915
Sub-department
Human Resources Outstate B
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$122
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,915
Hire date
2022-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Dawn Gregoire serves as a Human Resources Specialist 2 within Human Resources Outstate B. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,915. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Joseph Mendez

General Repair Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,910
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Facilities
Base pay
$62,765
Overtime
$2,875
Other pay
$19,270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,910
Hire date
2015-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Joseph Mendez serves as a General Repair Worker within Mvh-Montevideo Facilities. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,910. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Amal Sheikh

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,899
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$61,046
Overtime
$21,254
Other pay
$2,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,899
Hire date
2007-12-10
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
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Amal Sheikh serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,899. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Natalie Conway

Human Resources Consultant 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,817
Sub-department
Human Resources Minneapolis
Base pay
$84,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,817
Hire date
2002-09-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Natalie Conway holds the role of Human Resources Consultant 1 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Minneapolis. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,817. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Duane Bauer Ii

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,805
Sub-department
Veterans Education South
Base pay
$83,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$837
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,805
Hire date
2007-04-18
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

Duane Bauer Ii is a State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Education South. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,805. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Uecker

Management Analyst 3/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,796
Sub-department
Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs
Base pay
$84,796
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,796
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

Timothy Uecker works as a Management Analyst 3 for Veterans Affairs Department within Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $84,796 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aline Mcdonough

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
Claims West
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2006-07-12
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
Cass

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

Aline Mcdonough works as a Veterans Claims Representative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Claims West. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Aline earned $84,793 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tobi Simon

Dietitian/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
Mpls Dietitians
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
1998-09-22
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
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

Tobi Simon is a Dietitian at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Dietitians. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Douglas Borgeson

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
Claims East
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2011-11-23
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

Douglas Borgeson holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Claims East. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Veazie

Veterans Programs Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
State Soldiers Assist Prog
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2006-06-19
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

Gregory Veazie works as a Veterans Programs Specialist for Veterans Affairs Department within State Soldiers Assist Program. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Gregory earned $84,793 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shailja Sharma

Dietitian/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
Mpls Dietitians
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
1994-11-14
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
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

Shailja Sharma holds the role of Dietitian at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Dietitians. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ernest Steel

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
Field Operations
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2007-12-12
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
St Louis

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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, Ernest Steel serves as a Veterans Claims Representative Senior within Field Operations. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Krysta Stanenas

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
VHC - Community and Home Svc
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2015-11-20
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
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

Krysta Stanenas holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc - Community and Home Service. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Frank Stever Jr

Veterans Programs Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,779
Sub-department
State Soldiers Assist Prog
Base pay
$84,289
Overtime
$490
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,779
Hire date
2014-05-07
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

Frank Stever Jr holds the role of Veterans Programs Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within State Soldiers Assist Program. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,779. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Bullerman

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,679
Sub-department
Claims West
Base pay
$84,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,679
Hire date
2022-03-30
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
Cass

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

Heather Bullerman is a Veterans Claims Representative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Claims West. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,679. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aster Abdissa

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,586
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Staff B
Base pay
$52,828
Overtime
$28,296
Other pay
$3,462
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,586
Hire date
2001-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aster Abdissa holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,586. Union affiliation: Service.

Stephen Torbit

Plumber Master in Charge/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,583
Sub-department
Agency Facilities Trades
Base pay
$84,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,583
Hire date
2020-07-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
97
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Stephen Torbit serves as a Plumber Master in Charge within Agency Facilities Trades. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,583. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Renae Hill

Recreation Therapist Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,566
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Recreation
Base pay
$84,023
Overtime
$544
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,566
Hire date
2004-07-06
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
Dakota

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

Renae Hill works as a Recreation Therapist Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Recreation. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Renae earned $84,566 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Kirk

Plant Mntc Engineer Lead/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,497
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Maintenance
Base pay
$84,007
Overtime
$490
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,497
Hire date
2017-11-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
97
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

Jason Kirk holds the role of Plant Mntc Engineer Lead at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,497. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Roseline Olajonlu

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,481
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$49,097
Overtime
$28,545
Other pay
$6,838
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,481
Hire date
2024-03-20
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

Roseline Olajonlu works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Roseline earned $84,481 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Adekunle Aderogba

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,456
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$72,603
Overtime
$9,399
Other pay
$2,454
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,456
Hire date
2014-09-08
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

Adekunle Aderogba holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,456. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Mary Hiama

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,428
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$58,608
Overtime
$20,427
Other pay
$5,394
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,428
Hire date
1999-10-11
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

Mary Hiama holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,428. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kari Vaughn

Physical Therapist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,340
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$84,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,340
Hire date
2006-01-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kari Vaughn holds the role of Physical Therapist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,340. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Thompson

Group Supervisor Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,328
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$84,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,328
Hire date
2001-06-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Erin Thompson serves as a Group Supervisor Assistant within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,328. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Robert Sullivan

General Maintenance Worker Lead/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,250
Sub-department
Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay
$53,531
Overtime
$28,152
Other pay
$2,567
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,250
Hire date
2002-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Sullivan works as a General Maintenance Worker Lead for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Robert earned $84,250 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Dorothy Sprik

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$84,169
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$69,300
Overtime
$3,034
Other pay
$11,836
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,169
Hire date
2006-07-12
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
No
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, Dorothy Sprik serves as a Registered Nurse within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,169. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.