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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 29

Shkendi Zenelaj

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,093
Sub-department
Mpls Doms Staff
Base pay
$48,730
Overtime
$4,315
Other pay
$2,048
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,093
Hire date
2015-03-18
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

Shkendi Zenelaj works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Doms Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Shkendi earned $55,093 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Wotneshet Yacob

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,079
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Staff B
Base pay
$51,826
Overtime
$1,909
Other pay
$1,344
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,079
Hire date
2007-02-26
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, Wotneshet Yacob serves as a Food Service Worker within Mpls Food Service Staff B. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,079. Union affiliation: Service.

Amanda Tell

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,028
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$53,507
Overtime
$521
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,028
Hire date
2023-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Amanda Tell serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,028. They are represented by Clerical.

Trepp Meyer

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,971
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Housekeeping
Base pay
$51,416
Overtime
$802
Other pay
$2,753
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,971
Hire date
2015-01-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Trepp Meyer holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Housekeeping. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,971. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Lawrence Esty

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,828
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Housekeeping
Base pay
$52,436
Overtime
$2,392
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,828
Hire date
2001-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lawrence Esty is a General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Housekeeping. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,828. They are represented by Service.

Dominique Livesay

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,782
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$46,769
Overtime
$4,897
Other pay
$3,116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,782
Hire date
2015-09-04
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

Dominique Livesay holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,782. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Lili Tian

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,742
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$46,705
Overtime
$4,223
Other pay
$3,813
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,742
Hire date
2023-03-22
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

Lili Tian is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,742. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Randall Berning

Building Utilities Mechanic/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,719
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay
$40,639
Overtime
$281
Other pay
$13,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,719
Hire date
2016-12-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
91
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Randall Berning works as a Building Utilities Mechanic for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Randall earned $54,719 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Yirgalem Bocrezion

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,670
Sub-department
Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay
$51,242
Overtime
$3,284
Other pay
$144
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,670
Hire date
2001-01-22
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

Yirgalem Bocrezion works as a General Maintenance Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Yirgalem earned $54,670 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Archana Pandey

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,632
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$41,429
Overtime
$10,634
Other pay
$2,570
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,632
Hire date
2021-07-14
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

Archana Pandey holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,632. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kristan Weidert

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,594
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$51,778
Overtime
$1,111
Other pay
$1,705
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,594
Hire date
1996-06-17
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.2
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kristan Weidert serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working intermittent, 0.2 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,594. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Megan Johnson

Skills Development Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,583
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$50,652
Overtime
$1,805
Other pay
$2,126
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,583
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Megan Johnson holds the role of Skills Development Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,583. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ranea Johnson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,538
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$48,393
Overtime
$3,532
Other pay
$2,614
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,538
Hire date
2022-03-02
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Ranea Johnson serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,538. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Baltazar Santiago-Ornelas

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,497
Sub-department
Mpls Housekeeping Staff B
Base pay
$51,183
Overtime
$702
Other pay
$2,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,497
Hire date
2017-10-24
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, Baltazar Santiago-Ornelas serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Mpls Housekeeping Staff B. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,497. Union affiliation: Service.

Christine Palm

Cashier/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,485
Sub-department
Mpls Accounts Receive Staff
Base pay
$54,474
Overtime
$11
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,485
Hire date
2011-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christine Palm works as a Cashier for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Accounts Receive Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Christine earned $54,485 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Michelle Fueston

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,400
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay
$47,950
Overtime
$5,678
Other pay
$772
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,400
Hire date
2014-12-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Lake

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

Michelle Fueston is a General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $54,400. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Pamela Olin

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,394
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay
$43,705
Overtime
$7,887
Other pay
$2,803
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,394
Hire date
2024-02-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Lake

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, Pamela Olin serves as a Food Service Worker within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,394. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Suresh Kumar

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,339
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$44,410
Overtime
$4,623
Other pay
$5,307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,339
Hire date
2022-10-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Suresh Kumar holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,339. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Brittney Martin

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,323
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$51,550
Overtime
$1,513
Other pay
$1,260
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,323
Hire date
2024-08-07
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, Brittney Martin serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,323. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Jessica Stortenbecker

Groundskeeper Inter/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,253
Sub-department
Mpls Maintenance Staff
Base pay
$52,832
Overtime
$406
Other pay
$1,015
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,253
Hire date
2022-08-31
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

Jessica Stortenbecker is a Groundskeeper Inter at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Maintenance Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,253. Union affiliation: Service.

Sheri Suko

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,251
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$51,434
Overtime
$811
Other pay
$2,007
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,251
Hire date
2007-07-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sheri Suko holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,251. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Patricia Griffing Mistic

Human Resources Technician 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,207
Sub-department
Human Resources Outstate B
Base pay
$54,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,207
Hire date
2023-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patricia Griffing Mistic holds the role of Human Resources Technician 2 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Outstate B. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,207. They are represented by Confidential.

Anthony Balamut

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,164
Sub-department
Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay
$52,382
Overtime
$1,783
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,164
Hire date
2017-12-27
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

Anthony Balamut holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,164. They are represented by Service.

Hawa Johnson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,127
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$49,154
Overtime
$4,462
Other pay
$511
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,127
Hire date
2020-05-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Hawa Johnson works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Hawa earned $54,127 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Astrid Rittenhouse

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$54,043
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$49,435
Overtime
$2,654
Other pay
$1,954
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,043
Hire date
1994-01-18
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
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

Astrid Rittenhouse holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,043. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jonathan Ocasio

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,945
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$48,378
Overtime
$2,204
Other pay
$3,362
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,945
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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

Jonathan Ocasio holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,945. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jamie Reese

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,819
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$47,409
Overtime
$5,808
Other pay
$603
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,819
Hire date
2015-12-08
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
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jamie Reese is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $53,819. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Debra Briggs

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,806
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Staff C
Base pay
$49,430
Overtime
$4,264
Other pay
$112
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,806
Hire date
2005-12-01
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

Debra Briggs is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff C. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,806. They are represented by Service.

Dawitt Yohannes

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,687
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$47,366
Overtime
$5,110
Other pay
$1,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,687
Hire date
2011-05-02
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

Dawitt Yohannes is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $53,687. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Aaron Allen

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,681
Sub-department
Veterans Claims Support
Base pay
$53,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,681
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Aaron Allen serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Veterans Claims Support. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,681. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Joshua Keilen

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,527
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$52,035
Overtime
$1,490
Other pay
$2
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,527
Hire date
1999-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Keilen works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $53,527 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Abeba Bocretsion

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,416
Sub-department
Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay
$51,643
Overtime
$1,594
Other pay
$180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,416
Hire date
2000-09-18
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, Abeba Bocretsion serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,416. They are represented by Service.

Sarah Blagogee

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,394
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Staff B
Base pay
$51,430
Overtime
$880
Other pay
$1,083
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,394
Hire date
2014-03-31
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

Sarah Blagogee is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff B. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,394. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Kimberly Wilson

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,370
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Dining Svcs
Base pay
$40,184
Overtime
$11,204
Other pay
$1,982
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,370
Hire date
2024-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kimberly Wilson works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Dining Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Kimberly earned $53,370 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Kelly Lopez Gil

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,311
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$47,140
Overtime
$3,017
Other pay
$3,154
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,311
Hire date
2002-03-11
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

Kelly Lopez Gil works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Kelly earned $53,311 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Pamela Lyseng

Accounting Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,294
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Finance
Base pay
$53,270
Overtime
$24
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,294
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Pamela Lyseng works as a Accounting Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Finance. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Pamela earned $53,294 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Sara Kipp

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,276
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$52,035
Overtime
$225
Other pay
$1,016
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,276
Hire date
1999-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sara Kipp works as a General Maintenance Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Sara earned $53,276 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Michelle Lachowitzer

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,258
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$52,035
Overtime
$207
Other pay
$1,017
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,258
Hire date
1999-04-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michelle Lachowitzer holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,258. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Tracy Hein

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,235
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$52,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,235
Hire date
2001-02-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Tracy Hein serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,235. Union affiliation: Service.

Jenni Evans

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$53,228
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$52,304
Overtime
$911
Other pay
$13
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,228
Hire date
2014-02-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.95
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jenni Evans holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a part-time, 0.95 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,228. Union affiliation: Clerical.