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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 4

Jennifer Blanco

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$128,920
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$97,554
Overtime
$17,765
Other pay
$13,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,920
Hire date
2023-09-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Blanco holds the role of Registered Nurse Admin-Supv at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,920. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Samelia Yeekoyou

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$128,745
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$79,135
Overtime
$45,244
Other pay
$4,365
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,745
Hire date
2015-02-11
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, 2024
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, Samelia Yeekoyou serves as a Registered Nurse within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,745. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Carol Lybarger

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$128,699
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Supv E
Base pay
$126,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,699
Hire date
2004-03-17
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

Carol Lybarger works as a Registered Nurse Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Supervisor E. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Carol earned $128,699 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Catherine Lassila

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$128,670
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Nursing
Base pay
$120,574
Overtime
$5,896
Other pay
$2,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,670
Hire date
2015-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses 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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Catherine Lassila holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Nursing. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,670. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Casie Knoshal

State Program Administrative Manager/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$128,630
Sub-department
VHC - Quality Programming
Base pay
$125,630
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,630
Hire date
2023-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Casie Knoshal is a State Program Administrative Manager at Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc - Quality Programming. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,630. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Christine Myers

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$128,566
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$125,493
Overtime
$3,046
Other pay
$27
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,566
Hire date
1996-09-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

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

Christine Myers holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,566. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Jane Teipel

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$128,506
Sub-department
Mpls Campus Educator
Base pay
$125,673
Overtime
$1,832
Other pay
$1,001
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,506
Hire date
2014-01-14
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

Jane Teipel holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Campus Educator. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,506. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Geri Gruwell

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$128,259
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$122,673
Overtime
$1,446
Other pay
$4,140
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,259
Hire date
2023-09-13
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

Geri Gruwell works as a Registered Nurse Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Geri earned $128,259 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Tina Vazquez

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$128,009
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Supv E
Base pay
$125,133
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,876
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,009
Hire date
2024-01-10
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, Tina Vazquez serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Mpls 22 Nurse Supervisor E. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,009. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Andrew Garvais

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$127,877
Sub-department
Dir Vet Benefits & Svcs
Base pay
$124,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,877
Hire date
2011-12-07
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Garvais is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Director Vet Benefits & Services. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,877. They are represented by Manager.

Stella Twumasi

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$127,673
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$93,477
Overtime
$28,461
Other pay
$5,734
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,673
Hire date
2022-11-02
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

Stella Twumasi holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,673. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Agnes Lado

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$127,657
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$59,399
Overtime
$58,587
Other pay
$9,671
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,657
Hire date
2013-11-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Agnes Lado is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,657. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jean Maierhofer

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$127,564
Sub-department
DEI and Planning
Base pay
$117,191
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,373
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,564
Hire date
2007-12-03
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

Jean Maierhofer holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Dei and Planning. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,564. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Maria Moore

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$127,415
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$96,855
Overtime
$23,857
Other pay
$6,703
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,415
Hire date
2023-06-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Fillmore

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

Maria Moore is a Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $127,415. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Stacy Honer

Building Maintenance Supervisor 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$126,949
Sub-department
MVH-Fergus Falls Dept Heads
Base pay
$97,819
Overtime
$3,902
Other pay
$25,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,949
Hire date
1998-06-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management 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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stacy Honer is a Building Maintenance Supervisor 1 at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Fergus Falls Department Heads. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,949. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Haley Zimmel

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$126,710
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$100,144
Overtime
$19,286
Other pay
$7,280
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,710
Hire date
2022-09-28
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

Haley Zimmel holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,710. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Joahnna Tumaliuan

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$126,692
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$117,789
Overtime
$6,037
Other pay
$2,866
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,692
Hire date
2023-04-19
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

Joahnna Tumaliuan is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,692. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Brittney Voll

Veterans Home Administrative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$126,641
Sub-department
Mpls Administrative Management
Base pay
$109,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,521
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,641
Hire date
2017-11-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Brittney Voll serves as a Veterans Home Administrative within Mpls Administrative Management. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,641. Union affiliation: Manager.

Ingrid Soderholm Taylor

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$126,557
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Nursing
Base pay
$101,102
Overtime
$17,687
Other pay
$7,768
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,557
Hire date
2023-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses 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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ingrid Soderholm Taylor is a Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,557. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Bria Jansen

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$126,412
Sub-department
Mpls Quality Management Supv
Base pay
$124,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,412
Hire date
2021-07-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
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, Bria Jansen serves as a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv within Mpls Quality Management Supervisor. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,412. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Libargachew Binega

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$126,183
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$58,419
Overtime
$60,547
Other pay
$7,218
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,183
Hire date
2017-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Libargachew Binega serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,183. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Shree Thakur

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$125,798
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$58,419
Overtime
$61,773
Other pay
$5,606
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,798
Hire date
2017-02-27
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

Shree Thakur works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Shree earned $125,798 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Marquita Anderson

Registered Nurse Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$125,442
Sub-department
Mpls Infection Control
Base pay
$116,420
Overtime
$6,023
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,442
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Marquita Anderson holds the role of Registered Nurse Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Infection Control. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,442. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Mohamed Kamara

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$125,263
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$59,521
Overtime
$56,180
Other pay
$9,561
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,263
Hire date
2014-09-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Mohamed Kamara serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,263. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Taiwo Faniyi

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$125,245
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$70,684
Overtime
$48,630
Other pay
$5,931
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,245
Hire date
2008-01-09
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

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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

Taiwo Faniyi holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,245. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Cerrisa Heath

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$125,026
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$116,715
Overtime
$2,292
Other pay
$6,019
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,026
Hire date
2024-05-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

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

Cerrisa Heath holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,026. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Akawak Regassa

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$124,767
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$118,444
Overtime
$3,545
Other pay
$2,778
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,767
Hire date
2010-04-05
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

Akawak Regassa is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,767. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Douglas Baranowski

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$124,513
Sub-department
Mpls MDS Staff
Base pay
$122,872
Overtime
$1,636
Other pay
$6
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,513
Hire date
2022-01-18
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

Douglas Baranowski works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Mds Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Douglas earned $124,513 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Kristy Pauling

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$124,498
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$94,362
Overtime
$17,136
Other pay
$13,001
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,498
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

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

Kristy Pauling holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,498. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Catherine Wiese

Human Resources Director 3/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$124,456
Sub-department
Human Resources Directors
Base pay
$119,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,336
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,456
Hire date
2019-05-06
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Catherine Wiese works as a Human Resources Director 3 for Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Directors. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $124,456 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Christopher Berger

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$124,303
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Health Svcs Admin
Base pay
$113,675
Overtime
$5,917
Other pay
$4,711
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,303
Hire date
2014-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses 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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Berger holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Health Services Administrative. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,303. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

James Lehn

State Program Administrative Manager/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$123,895
Sub-department
Safety & TIFM
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,895
Hire date
1997-10-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, James Lehn serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Safety & Tifm. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,895. They are represented by Manager.

Derek Johnson

Rehabilitation Therapies Director/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$123,805
Sub-department
Mpls Rehabilitation Svcs Supv
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,805
Hire date
2001-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Derek Johnson is a Rehabilitation Therapies Director at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Rehabilitation Services Supervisor. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,805. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Margaret Fick

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$123,593
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$115,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,593
Hire date
1994-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

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

Margaret Fick holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,593. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Krista Larum

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$122,926
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$109,348
Overtime
$10,250
Other pay
$3,329
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,926
Hire date
2013-05-01
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

Krista Larum holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,926. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Elizabeth Taylor

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$122,724
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$102,558
Overtime
$13,211
Other pay
$6,955
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,724
Hire date
2023-08-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Elizabeth Taylor serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,724. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Nicanor Buyuccan

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$122,719
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$106,822
Overtime
$8,251
Other pay
$7,646
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,719
Hire date
2023-09-06
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

Nicanor Buyuccan is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,719. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Carine Sanyi

Nurse Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$122,645
Sub-department
VHC - Quality and Clinical Svc
Base pay
$120,813
Overtime
$1,832
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,645
Hire date
2013-12-09
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

Carine Sanyi works as a Nurse Specialist for Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc - Quality and Clinical Service. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Carine earned $122,645 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Wayne Jones Iii

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$122,579
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$107,354
Overtime
$14,207
Other pay
$1,018
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,579
Hire date
2011-10-31
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

Wayne Jones Iii holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,579. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Denise Erickson

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$122,475
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$99,313
Overtime
$19,073
Other pay
$4,090
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,475
Hire date
2012-01-23
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
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

Denise Erickson works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Denise earned $122,475 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.