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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 3

Edith Ziah

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$136,549
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$59,535
Overtime
$67,798
Other pay
$9,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,549
Hire date
2020-05-06
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

Edith Ziah works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Edith earned $136,549 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Benjamin Johnson

Deputy Commr Veterans Aff/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$136,397
Sub-department
Deputy Commissioner
Base pay
$131,348
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,049
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,397
Hire date
1999-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Benjamin Johnson works as a Deputy Commr Veterans Aff for Veterans Affairs Department within Deputy Commissioner. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $136,397 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Gezahegne Aereha

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$136,170
Sub-department
Mpls MDS Staff
Base pay
$122,659
Overtime
$10,928
Other pay
$2,583
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,170
Hire date
2003-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses 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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gezahegne Aereha holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Mds Staff. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,170. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Julie Reinders

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$136,105
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Nursing
Base pay
$130,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,105
Hire date
2009-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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

Julie Reinders works as a Registered Nurse Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Nursing. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Julie earned $136,105 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Angela Arp

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$136,004
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$124,322
Overtime
$2,410
Other pay
$9,272
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,004
Hire date
1994-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Angela Arp serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,004. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Michele Verbrugge

State Program Administrative Manager/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$135,886
Sub-department
VHC-Clinical
Base pay
$128,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,886
Hire date
1991-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michele Verbrugge holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc-Clinical. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,886. They are represented by Manager.

Linda Onstad

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$135,680
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$120,348
Overtime
$13,729
Other pay
$1,604
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,680
Hire date
1996-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Linda Onstad serves as a Registered Nurse within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,680. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Roseline Jaafaru

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$135,535
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$67,325
Overtime
$61,750
Other pay
$6,461
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,535
Hire date
2006-02-06
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

Roseline Jaafaru holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,535. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Kimberly Jibben

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$135,496
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$113,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,496
Hire date
2023-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kimberly Jibben holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,496. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kristin Quernemoen

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$134,794
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$98,493
Overtime
$24,159
Other pay
$12,143
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,794
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)
0.8
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kristin Quernemoen serves as a Registered Nurse within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,794. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Jonathan Kelly

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$134,493
Sub-department
Legislative/Govt Relations Dir
Base pay
$134,493
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,493
Hire date
2016-06-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jonathan Kelly is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Legislative/Govt Relations Director. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,493. They are represented by Manager.

Vicky Hamersma

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$134,019
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Supv B
Base pay
$133,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$730
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,019
Hire date
2013-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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, Vicky Hamersma serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Mpls 22 Nurse Supervisor B. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,019. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Julie Miller

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$134,012
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$120,843
Overtime
$6,674
Other pay
$6,495
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,012
Hire date
2018-08-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses 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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julie Miller works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Julie earned $134,012 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Richard Star

Pharmacist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$133,662
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$125,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,662
Hire date
2015-08-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment 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
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Richard Star serves as a Pharmacist within Central Pharmacy Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,662. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Brianne Prew

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$133,478
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Supv A
Base pay
$132,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$737
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,478
Hire date
2021-10-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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

Brianne Prew works as a Registered Nurse Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Supervisor A. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Brianne earned $133,478 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Karen Bzdok

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$133,379
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$101,461
Overtime
$19,606
Other pay
$12,311
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,379
Hire date
2016-06-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karen Bzdok is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,379. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Marquita Magistad

Registered Nurse Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$132,802
Sub-department
Mpls Infection Control
Base pay
$125,866
Overtime
$6,936
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,802
Hire date
2022-09-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses 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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Marquita Magistad is a Registered Nurse Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Infection Control. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,802. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Kari Bautch

Human Resources Director 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$132,761
Sub-department
Human Resources Directors
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,761
Hire date
1988-09-14
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
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kari Bautch holds the role of Human Resources Director 2 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Directors. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,761. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

David Swantek

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$132,376
Sub-department
Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs
Base pay
$129,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,376
Hire date
1996-07-10
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
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Swantek is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,376. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jung Chae

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$131,647
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$99,278
Overtime
$26,523
Other pay
$5,845
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,647
Hire date
2002-10-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Jung Chae is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $131,647. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Elizabeth Kellen

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$131,309
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$127,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,745
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,309
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elizabeth Kellen holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,309. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

James Miller

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$131,297
Sub-department
Veterans Employ & Edu Dir
Base pay
$131,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,297
Hire date
2008-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, James Miller serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Veterans Employ & Edu Director. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,297. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Getachew Habtemariam

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$131,288
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$97,418
Overtime
$25,860
Other pay
$8,009
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,288
Hire date
2011-12-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses 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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Getachew Habtemariam holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,288. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Therese Mukendi

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$131,209
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$88,752
Overtime
$31,320
Other pay
$11,137
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,209
Hire date
2022-10-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Therese Mukendi serves as a Registered Nurse within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,209. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Scott Buchanan

State Program Administrative Manager/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$131,055
Sub-department
VHC - Quality Programming
Base pay
$127,458
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,055
Hire date
2017-07-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Buchanan holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc - Quality Programming. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,055. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jodi Peterson

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$131,014
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$98,272
Overtime
$20,160
Other pay
$12,582
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,014
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Chippewa

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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

Jodi Peterson holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,014. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Abdelfeta Kedir

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$130,799
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$108,128
Overtime
$15,905
Other pay
$6,766
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,799
Hire date
2022-10-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Hennepin

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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

Abdelfeta Kedir is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $130,799. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Mary Kelvie

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$130,679
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Supv B
Base pay
$130,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$491
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,679
Hire date
1987-07-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Kelvie works as a Registered Nurse Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Supervisor B. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years) as a full-time employee. Mary earned $130,679 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Claudine Hill

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$130,663
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Supv E
Base pay
$130,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$657
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,663
Hire date
2016-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Claudine Hill serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Mpls 21 Nurse Supervisor E. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,663. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Dhuguma Tola

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$130,594
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Supv D
Base pay
$122,302
Overtime
$2,050
Other pay
$6,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,594
Hire date
2004-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dhuguma Tola is a Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Supervisor D. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,594. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Maria Alanes

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$130,301
Sub-department
Mpls Doms Staff
Base pay
$118,093
Overtime
$1,609
Other pay
$10,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,301
Hire date
2024-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Maria Alanes works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Doms Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Maria earned $130,301 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Vishnu Hanuman

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$130,034
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$122,306
Overtime
$4,738
Other pay
$2,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,034
Hire date
1999-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Vishnu Hanuman works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Vishnu earned $130,034 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Kathryn Holien

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$129,925
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Nursing
Base pay
$117,691
Overtime
$2,372
Other pay
$9,863
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,925
Hire date
2024-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kathryn Holien is a Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,925. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Tammy Adams

Human Resources Director 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$129,641
Sub-department
Human Resources Directors
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,641
Hire date
2005-11-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tammy Adams holds the role of Human Resources Director 2 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Directors. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,641. Union affiliation: Manager.

Theresa Iheanetu

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$129,579
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$115,080
Overtime
$10,880
Other pay
$3,619
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,579
Hire date
2006-03-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Hennepin

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Theresa Iheanetu serves as a Registered Nurse within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,579. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Natalia Bellovich

Human Resources Director 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$129,529
Sub-department
Human Resources Directors
Base pay
$129,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,529
Hire date
2017-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Natalia Bellovich holds the role of Human Resources Director 2 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Directors. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,529. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Issa Kaba

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$129,166
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$59,549
Overtime
$59,002
Other pay
$10,614
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,166
Hire date
2014-09-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Issa Kaba serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,166. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Codi Warnecke

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$129,119
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$97,280
Overtime
$26,001
Other pay
$5,838
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,119
Hire date
2004-06-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Lake

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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

Codi Warnecke is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $129,119. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Kirstin Berntson

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$129,018
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$107,724
Overtime
$14,205
Other pay
$7,089
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,018
Hire date
2011-05-23
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Lake

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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

Kirstin Berntson holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,018. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Joan Demey

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$128,971
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$58,419
Overtime
$63,087
Other pay
$7,465
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,971
Hire date
2003-07-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Joan Demey is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,971. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.