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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 5

Karolee Withers

Nurse Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$122,313
Sub-department
VHC - Quality and Clinical Svc
Base pay
$120,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,313
Hire date
2022-10-17
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

Karolee Withers holds the role of Nurse Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc - Quality and Clinical Service. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,313. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Danelle Mclaughlin

Veterans Home Administrative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$121,996
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Administrator
Base pay
$121,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,996
Hire date
2006-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Danelle Mclaughlin serves as a Veterans Home Administrative within Mvh-Silver Bay Administrator. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,996. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kathleen Mcnamara

Dental Hygienist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$121,796
Sub-department
Oral Healthcare Staff
Base pay
$90,227
Overtime
$31,569
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,796
Hire date
2019-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
77
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kathleen Mcnamara serves as a Dental Hygienist within Oral Healthcare Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,796. They are represented by Technical.

Jaime Janvrin

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$121,782
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Health Svcs Admin
Base pay
$93,785
Overtime
$15,664
Other pay
$12,333
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,782
Hire date
2024-05-08
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Jaime Janvrin serves as a Registered Nurse within Mvh-Hastings Health Services Administrative. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,782. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Shelby Peterson

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$121,605
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$121,562
Overtime
$44
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,605
Hire date
2017-04-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
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

Shelby Peterson holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,605. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Stephen Zhang-Boekelman

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$121,605
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Nursing
Base pay
$117,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,605
Hire date
2022-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Stephen Zhang-Boekelman serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Mvh-Hastings Nursing. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,605. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Laurie Heim

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$121,505
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$87,895
Overtime
$22,903
Other pay
$10,707
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,505
Hire date
2023-11-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
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

Laurie Heim is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $121,505. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Emma Morris

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,907
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$57,963
Overtime
$57,369
Other pay
$5,574
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,907
Hire date
2006-11-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Emma Morris works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Emma earned $120,907 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Heather Goutermont

Rehabilitation Therapies Director/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,903
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$120,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,903
Hire date
2013-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Heather Goutermont is a Rehabilitation Therapies Director at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,903. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Steven Mccarthy

Communications Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,895
Sub-department
Public Relations & Comm
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,895
Hire date
2023-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Mccarthy works as a Communications Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Department within Public Relations & Community. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Steven earned $120,895 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sergey Kozlov

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,466
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff D
Base pay
$102,531
Overtime
$8,823
Other pay
$9,112
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,466
Hire date
2009-06-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
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

Sergey Kozlov holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff D. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,466. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Sara Colby

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,432
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$119,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,042
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,432
Hire date
2014-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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

Sara Colby holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,432. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kimberly Osmundson

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,314
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$110,481
Overtime
$5,606
Other pay
$4,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,314
Hire date
2008-09-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Kimberly Osmundson is a Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,314. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Babette Thorsen

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,294
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$119,985
Overtime
$309
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,294
Hire date
1998-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
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
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Babette Thorsen works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Babette earned $120,294 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Emmanuel Buabeng

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,266
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Supv A
Base pay
$117,261
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,005
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,266
Hire date
2024-04-03
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

Emmanuel Buabeng is a Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Supervisor A. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,266. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sandra Bluth

Human Resources Director 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,240
Sub-department
Human Resources Operations
Base pay
$117,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,240
Hire date
2018-01-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sandra Bluth is a Human Resources Director 1 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Operations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,240. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Adeniyi Adegbenro

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,153
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay
$113,274
Overtime
$4,119
Other pay
$2,760
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,153
Hire date
1997-02-05
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Adeniyi Adegbenro serves as a Registered Nurse within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,153. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Sara Groeneweg

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$120,098
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay
$118,036
Overtime
$2,062
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,098
Hire date
2022-05-18
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

Sara Groeneweg works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Sara earned $120,098 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Erin Zwonitzer

State Program Administrative Manager/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$119,754
Sub-department
VHC-Clinical
Base pay
$119,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,754
Hire date
2011-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erin Zwonitzer is a State Program Administrative Manager at Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc-Clinical. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,754. They are represented by Manager.

Rachel Johnson

State Program Administrative Manager/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$119,651
Sub-department
Veterans Health CareOperations
Base pay
$119,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,651
Hire date
2018-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Rachel Johnson serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Veterans Health Careoperations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,651. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kimberly Cottrell

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$119,163
Sub-department
Mpls Adult Day Staff
Base pay
$117,429
Overtime
$234
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,163
Hire date
2001-05-21
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

Kimberly Cottrell holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Adult Day Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,163. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Amanda Walker

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$119,050
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$115,775
Overtime
$3,045
Other pay
$230
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,050
Hire date
2015-02-10
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amanda Walker works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Amanda earned $119,050 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Stephanie Wolden

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$118,919
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$118,856
Overtime
$63
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,919
Hire date
2017-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Stephanie Wolden serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,919. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Dexter Minoza

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$118,784
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$82,121
Overtime
$28,208
Other pay
$8,454
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,784
Hire date
2023-02-01
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

Dexter Minoza is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,784. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Paul Ntege

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$118,218
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$54,259
Overtime
$61,462
Other pay
$2,498
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,218
Hire date
2016-06-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Hennepin

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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, Paul Ntege serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,218. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Dianna Stortz

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$117,822
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$100,044
Overtime
$14,365
Other pay
$3,414
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,822
Hire date
2020-02-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Dianna Stortz serves as a Registered Nurse within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,822. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Rachael Osifo

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$117,701
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$72,048
Overtime
$38,975
Other pay
$6,678
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,701
Hire date
2004-10-18
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

Rachael Osifo works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Rachael earned $117,701 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Kathryn Rosha

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$117,540
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$106,576
Overtime
$7,251
Other pay
$3,713
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,540
Hire date
2019-07-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kathryn Rosha serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,540. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Nehemiah Shem

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$117,349
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$113,114
Overtime
$4,235
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,349
Hire date
2020-06-17
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

Nehemiah Shem works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Nehemiah earned $117,349 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Misty Bjerken

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$117,146
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$114,294
Overtime
$2,681
Other pay
$170
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,146
Hire date
2017-02-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Misty Bjerken serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,146. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Todd Jones

Accounting Manager/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$116,533
Sub-department
Finance/Accounting Mgt
Base pay
$116,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,533
Hire date
2008-08-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Todd Jones serves as a Accounting Manager within Finance/Accounting Mgt. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,533. Union affiliation: Manager.

Joleen Stamer

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$116,333
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$83,529
Overtime
$24,502
Other pay
$8,302
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,333
Hire date
2023-11-06
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
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joleen Stamer works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Joleen earned $116,333 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Brenda Hagen

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$116,054
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$108,114
Overtime
$4,973
Other pay
$2,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,054
Hire date
2017-11-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brenda Hagen holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,054. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Paula Plum

Education Consultant 3/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$116,002
Sub-department
VEOR Staff
Base pay
$116,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,002
Hire date
1995-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Paula Plum works as a Education Consultant 3 for Veterans Affairs Department within Veor Staff. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Paula earned $116,002 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Blaser

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$115,602
Sub-department
Human Resources Operations
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,184
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,602
Hire date
1988-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Mary Blaser is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Operations. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $115,602. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Evangeline Marquez

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$115,563
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$51,432
Overtime
$56,571
Other pay
$7,561
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,563
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)
0.8
Work county
Chippewa

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

Evangeline Marquez holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,563. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jessica Hagen

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$114,693
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$114,521
Overtime
$23
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,693
Hire date
2002-12-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Jessica Hagen serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,693. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Heidi Boehrns

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$114,267
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff D
Base pay
$103,066
Overtime
$7,228
Other pay
$3,973
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,267
Hire date
2022-06-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
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

Heidi Boehrns works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff D. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Heidi earned $114,267 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Andargachew Mengste

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$114,010
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$84,005
Overtime
$26,567
Other pay
$3,437
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,010
Hire date
2023-01-11
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

Andargachew Mengste holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,010. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Denise Olson

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$113,520
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$107,863
Overtime
$3,721
Other pay
$1,936
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,520
Hire date
1995-08-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.2
Work county
Rock

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

Denise Olson holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a part-time, 0.2 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,520. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.