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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 15

Emmanuel Merchant

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,300
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay
$57,203
Overtime
$15,362
Other pay
$4,735
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,300
Hire date
2021-01-13
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, Emmanuel Merchant serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,300. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Racheal Kolade

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,264
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$59,549
Overtime
$12,564
Other pay
$5,151
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,264
Hire date
2024-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Racheal Kolade works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Racheal earned $77,264 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Tresa Hambor

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,256
Sub-department
Mpls Social Services Staff
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,256
Hire date
1980-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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, Tresa Hambor serves as a Social Worker Senior within Mpls Social Services Staff. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 45 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,256. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Watts

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,256
Sub-department
Mpls Social Services Staff
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,256
Hire date
2012-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Lisa Watts serves as a Social Worker Senior within Mpls Social Services Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sean Cyrus-Satter

Plumber/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,239
Sub-department
Mpls Physical Plant Staff
Base pay
$77,197
Overtime
$42
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,239
Hire date
2023-10-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sean Cyrus-Satter holds the role of Plumber at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Physical Plant Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,239. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Paul Dunker

Culinary Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,194
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Dining Svcs
Base pay
$74,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,194
Hire date
2016-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Paul Dunker is a Culinary Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Dining Services. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,194. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jennifer Kraus

Recreation Therapist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,183
Sub-department
Mpls Recreation Staff
Base pay
$76,237
Overtime
$945
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,183
Hire date
2008-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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 Kraus is a Recreation Therapist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Recreation Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,183. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacqueline Villard

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,140
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay
$54,129
Overtime
$18,048
Other pay
$4,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,140
Hire date
2017-10-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
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

Jacqueline Villard is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $77,140. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Robert Krause

Building Utilities Mechanic/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,074
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$67,938
Overtime
$3,161
Other pay
$5,975
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,074
Hire date
2024-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
91
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

Robert Krause holds the role of Building Utilities Mechanic at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,074. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Marvin Conklin

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,068
Sub-department
Claims West
Base pay
$77,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,068
Hire date
2020-03-18
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
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

Marvin Conklin works as a Veterans Claims Representative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Claims West. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Marvin earned $77,068 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joyce Roberts

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$77,060
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay
$67,949
Overtime
$4,421
Other pay
$4,690
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,060
Hire date
2024-07-10
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

Joyce Roberts is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,060. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Bendu George

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,949
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$58,419
Overtime
$17,379
Other pay
$1,151
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,949
Hire date
2019-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bendu George is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,949. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Arkie Quick

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,825
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$73,447
Overtime
$2,128
Other pay
$1,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,825
Hire date
2024-03-06
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

Arkie Quick holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,825. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Brian Macneill

Behavior Analyst Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,612
Sub-department
Mpls Behavioral Hlth Svc Staff
Base pay
$74,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,612
Hire date
2019-01-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Brian Macneill serves as a Behavior Analyst Senior within Mpls Behavioral Health Service Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,612. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kari Ulland-Carlson

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,546
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$76,253
Overtime
$294
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,546
Hire date
2020-01-02
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
Lake

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 Ulland-Carlson holds the role of Social Worker Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,546. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eugene Grace

Vocational Rehab Placmnt Coordinator/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,498
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Department Heads
Base pay
$76,237
Overtime
$261
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,498
Hire date
2017-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Eugene Grace serves as a Vocational Rehab Placmnt Coordinator within Mvh-Hastings Department Heads. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,498. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elise Smith

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,440
Sub-department
Veterans Health Care Admin
Base pay
$75,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,440
Hire date
2019-10-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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, Elise Smith serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Veterans Health Care Administrative. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,440. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Vonende

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,403
Sub-department
Medical Center Staff
Base pay
$75,962
Overtime
$441
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,403
Hire date
2017-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Robert Vonende holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Medical Center Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,403. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Mckay

Dining Services Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,367
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Supv D
Base pay
$69,816
Overtime
$3,839
Other pay
$2,712
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,367
Hire date
2007-08-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

William Mckay is a Dining Services Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Supervisor D. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,367. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Ryan Schwarz

Dietitian 1 Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$76,341
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Department Heads
Base pay
$71,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,341
Hire date
2021-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Schwarz is a Dietitian 1 Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Department Heads. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $76,341. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Marsha Fick

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,332
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$62,251
Overtime
$8,003
Other pay
$6,078
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,332
Hire date
2024-07-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
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, Marsha Fick serves as a Registered Nurse within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,332. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Maryhelen Chadwick

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,283
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Adm&Sci Svs
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$28
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,283
Hire date
2023-11-15
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

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

Maryhelen Chadwick is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Adm&Sci Svs. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,283. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hermon Elias Ii

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,277
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$50,163
Overtime
$20,770
Other pay
$5,343
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,277
Hire date
2021-02-24
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

Hermon Elias Ii holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,277. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Lisa Nelson

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,256
Sub-department
Mpls Social Services Staff
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,256
Hire date
1999-10-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Lisa Nelson is a Social Worker Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Social Services Staff. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,256. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathleen Jagielski

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,256
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Social Services
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,256
Hire date
2016-12-05
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
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kathleen Jagielski serves as a Social Worker Senior within Mvh-Hastings Social Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Shumaker

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,256
Sub-department
Field Operations
Base pay
$76,035
Overtime
$220
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,256
Hire date
2024-05-08
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
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

Jennifer Shumaker holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Field Operations. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Suneetha Vayyeti

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,256
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,256
Hire date
2007-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Suneetha Vayyeti is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Veterans Affairs Department within Central Pharmacy Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jody Pederson

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,243
Sub-department
MVH-Fergus Falls Dept Heads
Base pay
$76,243
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,243
Hire date
2020-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

Jody Pederson holds the role of Social Worker Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Fergus Falls Department Heads. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,243. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tesfaye Teklu

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,209
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$58,377
Overtime
$14,979
Other pay
$2,854
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,209
Hire date
2006-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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, Tesfaye Teklu serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,209. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Maya Starr

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,156
Sub-department
Veteran Homeless Initiative
Base pay
$76,156
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,156
Hire date
2023-07-05
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

Maya Starr is a State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Homeless Initiative. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,156. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chris Kakos

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$76,023
Sub-department
DEI and Planning
Base pay
$62,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,627
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,023
Hire date
2021-12-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chris Kakos holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Dei and Planning. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,023. Union affiliation: Manager.

David Larsen

Dining Services Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$75,932
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Supv A
Base pay
$69,816
Overtime
$1,046
Other pay
$5,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,932
Hire date
2023-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, David Larsen serves as a Dining Services Supervisor within Mpls Food Service Supervisor A. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,932. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Maria Camargo

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$75,929
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$57,970
Overtime
$13,126
Other pay
$4,833
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,929
Hire date
2015-12-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Maria Camargo is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,929. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Robert Laguban

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$75,911
Sub-department
Field Operations
Base pay
$62,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,911
Hire date
2006-05-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Laguban works as a Veterans Claims Representative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Field Operations. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Robert earned $75,911 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lori Carlson

Building Services Supervisor 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$75,898
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay
$65,142
Overtime
$355
Other pay
$10,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,898
Hire date
1993-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Lori Carlson serves as a Building Services Supervisor 1 within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,898. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Dustin Kindelberger

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$75,849
Sub-department
Claims West
Base pay
$75,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,849
Hire date
2022-06-15
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

Dustin Kindelberger holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Claims West. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,849. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Tostenson

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$75,825
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$63,341
Overtime
$11,613
Other pay
$872
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,825
Hire date
2021-07-07
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Fillmore

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

Sara Tostenson holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,825. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Angelo Quito

Cook/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$75,802
Sub-department
Mpls Cook Staff
Base pay
$60,011
Overtime
$12,205
Other pay
$3,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,802
Hire date
2022-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
62
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Angelo Quito serves as a Cook within Mpls Cook Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,802. Union affiliation: Service.

Anna Fitii

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$75,725
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$42,569
Overtime
$25,722
Other pay
$7,435
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,725
Hire date
2024-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Anna Fitii is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,725. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sarah Godsave

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$75,641
Sub-department
Veterans Education South
Base pay
$75,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,641
Hire date
2020-11-02
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

Sarah Godsave works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Education South. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $75,641 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.