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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 13

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

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

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

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

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

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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, 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

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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

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.

Pamela King

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$80,194
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$71,158
Overtime
$6,287
Other pay
$2,749
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,194
Hire date
1997-04-16
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

Pamela King works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. Pamela earned $80,194 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Laurie Lee

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$80,129
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$71,245
Overtime
$7,070
Other pay
$1,814
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,129
Hire date
2021-03-31
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Otter Tail

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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

Laurie Lee holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,129. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Beth Cummins Postigo

Music Therapist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$80,038
Sub-department
Mpls Recreation Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$1,144
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,038
Hire date
2005-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Beth Cummins Postigo works as a Music Therapist for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Recreation Staff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Beth earned $80,038 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dickson Murphy

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$80,004
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$56,014
Overtime
$10,608
Other pay
$13,383
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,004
Hire date
2021-02-03
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Dickson Murphy serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,004. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Sara Toomey

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$79,955
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$58,468
Overtime
$17,501
Other pay
$3,986
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,955
Hire date
2008-01-14
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, 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, Sara Toomey serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,955. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Suzanne Kugler

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$79,761
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$68,929
Overtime
$9,114
Other pay
$1,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,761
Hire date
1991-12-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Suzanne Kugler serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,761. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kristine Brummund

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$79,761
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Health Svcs Admin
Base pay
$69,740
Overtime
$7,014
Other pay
$3,006
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,761
Hire date
2010-05-17
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

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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

Kristine Brummund is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Health Services Administrative. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,761. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Britt Finley

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$79,756
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Adm&Sci Svs
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,756
Hire date
2024-01-31
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
Beltrami

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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

Britt Finley holds the role of Social Worker Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Adm&Sci Svs. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,756. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Assefa Deti

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$79,671
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$47,650
Overtime
$27,633
Other pay
$4,388
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,671
Hire date
2012-11-26
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, Assefa Deti serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,671. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Amber Hanstad

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$79,648
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$64,273
Overtime
$13,731
Other pay
$1,644
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,648
Hire date
2004-03-05
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

Amber Hanstad works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Amber earned $79,648 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Brady Alsaker

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$79,420
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$52,165
Overtime
$19,058
Other pay
$8,198
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,420
Hire date
2024-08-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
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

Brady Alsaker holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,420. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Nicole Wald

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$79,409
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$69,313
Overtime
$6,593
Other pay
$3,504
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,409
Hire date
2019-12-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicole Wald holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,409. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Jason Erp

General Repair Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$79,383
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Facilities
Base pay
$63,773
Overtime
$635
Other pay
$14,975
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,383
Hire date
2023-09-20
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, Jason Erp serves as a General Repair Worker within Mvh-Montevideo Facilities. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,383. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Aracely Garcia

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$79,374
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$55,430
Overtime
$21,745
Other pay
$2,199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,374
Hire date
2021-07-14
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aracely Garcia holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,374. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.