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

Human Services Technician

533 · $46,265

Food Service Worker

191 · $33,759

Registered Nurse

188 · $79,366

General Maintenance Worker

132 · $44,582

Licensed Practical Nurse

130 · $61,338

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 37

Suzanne Conrad

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$42,380

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $40,946
Overtime: $1,114
Other pay: $321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,380
Hire date: 2014-06-26
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
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

Suzanne Conrad works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Suzanne earned $42,380 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Scott Novak

Automobile Driver/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$42,327

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay: $41,705
Overtime: $617
Other pay: $5
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,327
Hire date: 2023-12-13
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
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

Scott Novak works as a Automobile Driver for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Scott earned $42,327 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Frank Novitski

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$42,219

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay: $39,346
Overtime: $1,407
Other pay: $1,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,219
Hire date: 2017-06-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
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, Frank Novitski serves as a Food Service Worker within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,219. They are represented by Service.

Charles Edner

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$42,183

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $36,554
Overtime: $3,010
Other pay: $2,619
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,183
Hire date: 1994-12-16
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: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Edner works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Charles earned $42,183 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Kyleen Ilse

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$42,165

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $36,259
Overtime: $5,698
Other pay: $208
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,165
Hire date: 2016-01-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

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

Kyleen Ilse is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $42,165. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Leona Yogei

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,972

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $32,994
Overtime: $5,419
Other pay: $3,559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,972
Hire date: 2024-11-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Leona Yogei works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Leona earned $41,972 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Cassandra Weckwerth

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,790

Sub-department: MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay: $29,331
Overtime: $11,147
Other pay: $1,312
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,790
Hire date: 2024-10-23
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cassandra Weckwerth holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,790. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Aimee Mandah

Auditor Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,717

Sub-department: Internal Audit Staff
Base pay: $41,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,717
Hire date: 2010-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Aimee Mandah works as a Auditor Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Internal Audit Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Aimee earned $41,717 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Craig Shelton

Building Utilities Mechanic/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,680

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay: $34,690
Overtime: $651
Other pay: $6,339
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,680
Hire date: 2024-12-18
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: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Craig Shelton serves as a Building Utilities Mechanic within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,680. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Katherine Weverka

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,589

Sub-department: MVH-Hastings Health Svcs Admin
Base pay: $31,110
Overtime: $9,650
Other pay: $829
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,589
Hire date: 2019-07-17
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.4
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Katherine Weverka works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Health Services Administrative. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.4 FTE employee. Katherine earned $41,589 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Deanna Burbank

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,550

Sub-department: MVH-Hastings Dietary
Base pay: $34,615
Overtime: $3,596
Other pay: $3,338
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,550
Hire date: 2024-03-27
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
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

Deanna Burbank holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Dietary. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,550. Union affiliation: Service.

Cherie Lawrence

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,512

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $38,486
Overtime: $2,724
Other pay: $302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,512
Hire date: 2019-02-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
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

Cherie Lawrence is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $41,512. Union affiliation: Service.

Harleigh Lindquist

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,508

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay: $38,093
Overtime: $1,833
Other pay: $1,582
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,508
Hire date: 2023-02-15
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

Harleigh Lindquist is a General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $41,508. They are represented by Service.

Jodie Chamoun

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,427

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $34,993
Overtime: $4,927
Other pay: $1,507
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,427
Hire date: 2000-03-29
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
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

Jodie Chamoun holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,427. Union affiliation: Service.

Anna Sauter

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,400

Sub-department: Veterans Claims Support
Base pay: $41,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,400
Hire date: 2024-07-31
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: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anna Sauter is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Claims Support. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $41,400. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jennifer Taylor

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$41,364

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $38,802
Overtime: $1,563
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,364
Hire date: 2020-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 56
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Taylor holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,364. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Karen Stimler

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,201

Sub-department: Mpls Food Service Staff C
Base pay: $37,341
Overtime: $3,460
Other pay: $399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,201
Hire date: 2012-10-24
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karen Stimler holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff C. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,201. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Jada Hecht

Veterans Care Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,183

Sub-department: MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay: $33,952
Overtime: $4,822
Other pay: $2,409
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,183
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Jada Hecht works as a Veterans Care Specialist for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. Jada earned $41,183 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sara Mabon

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,110

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay: $38,620
Overtime: $1,992
Other pay: $498
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,110
Hire date: 2021-06-09
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rock

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 Mabon holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,110. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Michelle Drost

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,074

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $40,736
Overtime: $338
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,074
Hire date: 2014-12-30
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
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

Michelle Drost holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,074. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Cierra Aery

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$41,056

Sub-department: MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay: $30,199
Overtime: $8,954
Other pay: $1,904
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,056
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Cierra Aery works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. Cierra earned $41,056 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Peteri Laryea

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,880

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $30,275
Overtime: $9,729
Other pay: $875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,880
Hire date: 2005-01-24
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Peteri Laryea holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,880. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Moesha Foots

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,843

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $36,045
Overtime: $1,333
Other pay: $3,465
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,843
Hire date: 2024-09-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Moesha Foots is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $40,843. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Susan Fithen

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,796

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $39,930
Overtime: $108
Other pay: $758
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,796
Hire date: 2006-11-13
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: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Susan Fithen works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Susan earned $40,796 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Mindy Ridout

Office Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$40,735

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $39,276
Overtime: $1,433
Other pay: $27
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,735
Hire date: 2005-08-11
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 56
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mindy Ridout works as a Office Specialist for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Mindy earned $40,735 in 2024. They are represented by Clerical.

Velvet Link

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,713

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $35,165
Overtime: $4,046
Other pay: $1,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,713
Hire date: 2002-12-14
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: Otter Tail

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

Velvet Link holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,713. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sharadha Thakur

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,615

Sub-department: Mpls Housekeeping Staff B
Base pay: $36,371
Overtime: $501
Other pay: $3,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,615
Hire date: 2022-10-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Sharadha Thakur serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Mpls Housekeeping Staff B. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,615. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Nicholas Fulton

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,575

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay: $38,666
Overtime: $1,622
Other pay: $287
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,575
Hire date: 2021-07-19
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicholas Fulton is a General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $40,575. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Amelia Halvorson

Laundry Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,573

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay: $36,632
Overtime: $2,591
Other pay: $1,351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,573
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amelia Halvorson holds the role of Laundry Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,573. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Leah Peterson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,513

Sub-department: MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay: $19,670
Overtime: $15,139
Other pay: $5,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,513
Hire date: 2024-09-11
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Beltrami

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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

Leah Peterson is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $40,513. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Evangeline Hongerholt

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,505

Sub-department: MVH-Preston Dining Svcs
Base pay: $37,712
Overtime: $2,603
Other pay: $190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,505
Hire date: 2023-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Fillmore

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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, Evangeline Hongerholt serves as a Food Service Worker within Mvh-Preston Dining Services. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,505. They are represented by Service.

Charles Mcgowan Sr

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,505

Sub-department: Mpls Food Service Staff D
Base pay: $38,532
Overtime: $1,272
Other pay: $701
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,505
Hire date: 2018-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Mcgowan Sr is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff D. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $40,505. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Tejitu Gutema

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,487

Sub-department: Mpls Food Service Staff D
Base pay: $28,612
Overtime: $8,517
Other pay: $3,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,487
Hire date: 2022-07-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Hennepin

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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

Tejitu Gutema holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff D. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,487. Union affiliation: Service.

Rebecca Aarsvold

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,452

Sub-department: MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay: $35,023
Overtime: $2,559
Other pay: $2,870
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,452
Hire date: 2024-01-19
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Fillmore

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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

Rebecca Aarsvold is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $40,452. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Josiah Heller

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,371

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay: $30,060
Overtime: $7,600
Other pay: $2,710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,371
Hire date: 2022-11-14
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lake

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Josiah Heller serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,371. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Wayne Brede

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,237

Sub-department: Human Resources Operations
Base pay: $37,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,772
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,237
Hire date: 1975-10-15
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Ramsey

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

Wayne Brede is a State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Operations. Their tenure dates to 1975, about 50 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $40,237. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sonnie Kpadeh

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,186

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay: $30,255
Overtime: $8,970
Other pay: $961
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,186
Hire date: 2024-12-11
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

Sonnie Kpadeh works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Sonnie earned $40,186 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Delray Johnson

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,162

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay: $37,637
Overtime: $2,055
Other pay: $470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,162
Hire date: 2020-02-19
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Otter Tail

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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

Delray Johnson holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,162. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Michael Johnson

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,140

Sub-department: Veterans Claims Support
Base pay: $40,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,140
Hire date: 2021-08-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cass

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
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, Michael Johnson serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Veterans Claims Support. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,140. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Musu Conteh

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$40,111

Sub-department: Mpls Food Service Staff C
Base pay: $37,026
Overtime: $1,811
Other pay: $1,274
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,111
Hire date: 2023-04-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Musu Conteh works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff C. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Musu earned $40,111 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.