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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 17

Jason Balko

Grounds & Roads Mntc Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,810
Sub-department
Redwood Falls Admin Staff
Base pay
$72,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,810
Hire date
2023-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Redwood

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

Jason Balko is a Grounds & Roads Mntc Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Redwood Falls Administrative Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,810. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Stacy Foster

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,782
Sub-department
Veteran SOAR
Base pay
$71,500
Overtime
$282
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,782
Hire date
2023-04-10
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

Stacy Foster holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,782. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Toweh Jr

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,681
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$58,419
Overtime
$13,203
Other pay
$1,059
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,681
Hire date
2005-04-18
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, Daniel Toweh Jr serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,681. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Lois Hippen

Training & Development Specialist 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,600
Sub-department
Human Resources Operations
Base pay
$72,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,600
Hire date
2008-08-25
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

Lois Hippen is a Training & Development Specialist 1 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Operations. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,600. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Long

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$72,465
Sub-department
Mpls Social Services Staff
Base pay
$72,465
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,465
Hire date
2019-09-04
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, 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, Rebecca Long serves as a Social Worker Senior within Mpls Social Services Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,465. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Traver Anderson

Building Utilities Mechanic/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,458
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$70,137
Overtime
$1,450
Other pay
$871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,458
Hire date
2022-02-16
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

Traver Anderson works as a Building Utilities Mechanic for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Traver earned $72,458 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Carah Nordman

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,450
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$61,563
Overtime
$6,577
Other pay
$4,309
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,450
Hire date
2007-07-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Lake

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

Carah Nordman holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,450. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Deborah Cargeor

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,414
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$58,811
Overtime
$10,663
Other pay
$2,940
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,414
Hire date
2012-10-01
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

Deborah Cargeor holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,414. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Thomas Waugh

Chemical Depend Counselor Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,368
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Social Services
Base pay
$71,782
Overtime
$585
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,368
Hire date
2016-08-01
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

Thomas Waugh works as a Chemical Depend Counselor Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Social Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $72,368 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Gloria Diaz

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,360
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$54,963
Overtime
$10,726
Other pay
$6,672
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,360
Hire date
2023-03-29
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
Rock

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

Gloria Diaz works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Gloria earned $72,360 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sydney Blum

Dietitian/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,266
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Department Heads
Base pay
$69,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,266
Hire date
2022-12-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Sydney Blum holds the role of Dietitian at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Department Heads. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,266. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

April Spronk

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,180
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$66,063
Overtime
$5,597
Other pay
$520
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,180
Hire date
2016-06-28
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

April Spronk is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $72,180. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Lindsay Meyeraan

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,172
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$65,987
Overtime
$2,751
Other pay
$3,434
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,172
Hire date
2021-02-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Lindsay Meyeraan is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $72,172. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Elsabeth Niggusa

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,997
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Staff B
Base pay
$50,742
Overtime
$18,664
Other pay
$2,590
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,997
Hire date
2004-10-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Elsabeth Niggusa serves as a Food Service Worker within Mpls Food Service Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,997. They are represented by Service.

Jane Gardner

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,971
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$62,671
Overtime
$8,005
Other pay
$1,295
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,971
Hire date
2016-11-30
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Jane Gardner serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,971. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sherry Swain

Human Resources Technician 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,958
Sub-department
Human Resources-Mpls Staffing
Base pay
$68,909
Overtime
$49
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,958
Hire date
2003-11-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Sherry Swain serves as a Human Resources Technician 2 within Human Resources-Mpls Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,958. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Denise Bennett

Recreation Program Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,910
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Adm&Sci Svs
Base pay
$68,721
Overtime
$2,184
Other pay
$1,005
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,910
Hire date
2019-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Denise Bennett serves as a Recreation Program Assistant within Mvh-Bemidji Adm&Sci Svs. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,910. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Gwen Kendall

Human Resources Specialist 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,905
Sub-department
Human Resources-Mpls Staffing
Base pay
$69,685
Overtime
$899
Other pay
$1,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,905
Hire date
2017-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Gwen Kendall works as a Human Resources Specialist 1 for Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources-Mpls Staffing. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Gwen earned $71,905 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Kerry Allison

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,900
Sub-department
Claims East
Base pay
$71,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,900
Hire date
2022-02-09
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

Kerry Allison works as a Veterans Claims Representative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Claims East. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Kerry earned $71,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Girma Dinssa

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,885
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$65,482
Overtime
$1,434
Other pay
$4,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,885
Hire date
2006-06-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Girma Dinssa serves as a Registered Nurse within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,885. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Erin Roberts

Volunteer Services Coordinator/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,881
Sub-department
MVH-Fergus Falls Dept Heads
Base pay
$71,257
Overtime
$624
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,881
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Erin Roberts serves as a Volunteer Services Coordinator within Mvh-Fergus Falls Department Heads. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,881. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Hagen

Volunteer Services Coordinator/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$71,831
Sub-department
MVH-Fergus Falls Dept Heads
Base pay
$69,979
Overtime
$852
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,831
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erin Hagen holds the role of Volunteer Services Coordinator at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Fergus Falls Department Heads. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,831. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ifrah Mohamed

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,805
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay
$48,824
Overtime
$19,864
Other pay
$3,116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,805
Hire date
2019-03-27
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

Ifrah Mohamed is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $71,805. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Ceres Snorton

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,774
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$46,506
Overtime
$22,895
Other pay
$2,373
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,774
Hire date
2019-03-27
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

Ceres Snorton holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,774. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Timothy Haas

Physical Therapy Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,675
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Supv F
Base pay
$69,784
Overtime
$1,891
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,675
Hire date
1997-04-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
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

Timothy Haas holds the role of Physical Therapy Assistant at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Supervisor F. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,675. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Patience Zoegar

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$71,316
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$54,055
Overtime
$15,417
Other pay
$1,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,316
Hire date
2019-07-17
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patience Zoegar is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $71,316. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Alice Holliday

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,269
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$49,474
Overtime
$19,292
Other pay
$2,503
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,269
Hire date
2008-10-29
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
Beltrami

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

Alice Holliday works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Alice earned $71,269 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Lynette Springman

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,260
Sub-department
Healthcare Ops Project Team
Base pay
$71,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,260
Hire date
1994-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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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

Lynette Springman is a State Program Administrative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Healthcare Ops Project Team. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,260. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Penny Ernest

Cook Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,259
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay
$64,594
Overtime
$6,575
Other pay
$91
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,259
Hire date
1991-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Penny Ernest holds the role of Cook Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,259. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Margaret Hafferman

Reimbursement Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,154
Sub-department
Mpls Accounts Receive Staff
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$154
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,154
Hire date
2014-02-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Margaret Hafferman works as a Reimbursement Specialist for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Accounts Receive Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Margaret earned $71,154 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Jacobson

Skills Development Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,154
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Social Services
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$154
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,154
Hire date
2004-11-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Timothy Jacobson holds the role of Skills Development Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Social Services. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,154. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shawn Christopherson

Dei Specialist Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,100
Sub-department
Divers, Inclus & Equity Staff
Base pay
$71,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,100
Hire date
2019-04-03
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Shawn Christopherson serves as a Dei Specialist Senior within Divers, Inclus & Equity Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,100. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shanell Gooden

Reimbursement Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,058
Sub-department
Mpls Accounts Receive Staff
Base pay
$71,006
Overtime
$51
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,058
Hire date
2020-07-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Shanell Gooden holds the role of Reimbursement Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Accounts Receive Staff. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,058. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Isis Mateo

Accounting Officer/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,000
Sub-department
Fiscal Svs Staff
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,000
Hire date
2020-10-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Isis Mateo works as a Accounting Officer for Veterans Affairs Department within Fiscal Svs Staff. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Isis earned $71,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Proffer

Reimbursement Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,000
Sub-department
Mpls Accounts Receive Staff
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,000
Hire date
1989-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Karen Proffer is a Reimbursement Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Accounts Receive Staff. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,000. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Vandebogart

Recreation Program Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$70,838
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$62,449
Overtime
$8,192
Other pay
$196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,838
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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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

Jonathan Vandebogart works as a Recreation Program Assistant for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $70,838 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Esete Megenta

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$70,782
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Staff B
Base pay
$51,434
Overtime
$16,711
Other pay
$2,638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,782
Hire date
2004-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Esete Megenta is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff B. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,782. They are represented by Service.

Amber Adkins

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$70,727
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$49,390
Overtime
$17,500
Other pay
$3,837
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,727
Hire date
2021-09-29
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
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amber Adkins works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Amber earned $70,727 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sarah Nietfeld

Human Resources Technician 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$70,707
Sub-department
Human Resources Outstate
Base pay
$68,081
Overtime
$2,626
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,707
Hire date
2015-01-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Nietfeld holds the role of Human Resources Technician 2 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Outstate. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,707. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Molly Tuman

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$70,702
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$58,204
Overtime
$9,823
Other pay
$2,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,702
Hire date
1992-06-15
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

Molly Tuman holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,702. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.