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

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$227$154,458+

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

Average pay composition

  • Base$50,860 (88%)
  • Overtime$4,794 (8%)
  • Other$2,187 (4%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$7,698
$27,451
$55,734
$78,097
$111,221

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $111,221 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,698. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 11

Anthony Schnellbach

Education Consultant 3/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$88,035
Sub-department
VEOR Staff
Base pay
$86,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,035
Hire date
2011-12-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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

Anthony Schnellbach holds the role of Education Consultant 3 at Veterans Affairs Department within Veor Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,035. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paula Plum

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$87,985
Sub-department
State Approving Agcy
Base pay
$87,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,985
Hire date
1995-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Paula Plum serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within State Approving Agency. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,985. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Xiong Lee

Human Resources Specialist 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$87,793
Sub-department
Human Resources-Mpls Staffing
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,793
Hire date
2023-10-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Xiong Lee holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 2 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources-Mpls Staffing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,793. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Johnathon Ecker

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$87,700
Sub-department
Field Operations
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,700
Hire date
2013-08-28
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Johnathon Ecker serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Field Operations. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,700. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Paquette Iii

Human Resources Specialist 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$87,569
Sub-department
Human Resources Outstate B
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$276
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,569
Hire date
2001-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Peter Paquette Iii serves as a Human Resources Specialist 2 within Human Resources Outstate B. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,569. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Emma Wahlo

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$87,350
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$49,880
Overtime
$33,044
Other pay
$4,427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,350
Hire date
2019-05-22
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

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

Emma Wahlo works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Emma earned $87,350 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Joseph Hornstein

Electrician Lead/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$87,349
Sub-department
Agency Facilities Trades
Base pay
$87,327
Overtime
$21
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,349
Hire date
2014-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
98
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Hornstein is a Electrician Lead at Veterans Affairs Department within Agency Facilities Trades. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,349. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mark Ripperda

Building Utilities Mechanic/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$87,315
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay
$70,647
Overtime
$1,453
Other pay
$15,214
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,315
Hire date
2004-08-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
91
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Mark Ripperda serves as a Building Utilities Mechanic within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,315. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Issatou Thiam

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$87,277
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$47,325
Overtime
$36,545
Other pay
$3,408
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,277
Hire date
2019-08-14
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Issatou Thiam holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,277. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Fatimo Daniel

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$87,262
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$62,731
Overtime
$22,720
Other pay
$1,811
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,262
Hire date
2008-06-09
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

Fatimo Daniel holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,262. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Scott Anderson

General Repair Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$87,247
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay
$62,780
Overtime
$9,201
Other pay
$15,266
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,247
Hire date
2001-05-31
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

Scott Anderson is a General Repair Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,247. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Tasho Duga

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$87,133
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$78,307
Overtime
$5,421
Other pay
$3,405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,133
Hire date
2011-10-17
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

Tasho Duga works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Tasho earned $87,133 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Raeshaunta Lacy

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$86,985
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$56,560
Overtime
$27,722
Other pay
$2,704
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,985
Hire date
2017-12-11
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
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Raeshaunta Lacy holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,985. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Osei Dankwa

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$86,763
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$51,189
Overtime
$28,873
Other pay
$6,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,763
Hire date
2015-05-06
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

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, Osei Dankwa serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,763. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Ann Boehne

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$86,559
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$74,538
Overtime
$9,423
Other pay
$2,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,559
Hire date
2016-10-24
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Ann Boehne serves as a Registered Nurse within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,559. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Annalee Fedeler

Veterans Home Administrative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$86,545
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Administrator
Base pay
$81,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,545
Hire date
2024-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Annalee Fedeler serves as a Veterans Home Administrative within Mvh-Luverne Administrator. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,545. They are represented by Manager.

Eleanor Mattson

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$86,351
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Health Svcs Admin
Base pay
$70,117
Overtime
$13,425
Other pay
$2,808
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,351
Hire date
1997-12-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eleanor Mattson is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Health Services Administrative. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,351. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Laura Heezen

Behavior Analyst Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$86,289
Sub-department
Mpls Behavioral Hlth Svc Staff
Base pay
$85,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,289
Hire date
2007-03-12
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

Laura Heezen holds the role of Behavior Analyst Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Behavioral Health Service Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,289. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Newton

Chaplain/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$86,271
Sub-department
Mpls Chaplaincy
Base pay
$82,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,271
Hire date
2024-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Brandon Newton works as a Chaplain for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Chaplaincy. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Brandon earned $86,271 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

April Jamnick

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$86,270
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$48,932
Overtime
$29,268
Other pay
$8,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,270
Hire date
2021-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
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

April Jamnick works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. April earned $86,270 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Beza Woldearegay

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$86,149
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$58,414
Overtime
$25,842
Other pay
$1,893
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,149
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

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

Beza Woldearegay works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. Beza earned $86,149 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, 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

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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

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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

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.