Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Company Profile

Industry:Regulation Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Services

Members (5):Gene Hugoson / Manager Claudia Furlong / Office Manager, inactive Kurt Wood / Programmer, Supervisor, inactive Kurt Markham / Marketing Director, inactive Larry Palmer / Chief Information Officer, inactive

Who has worked at Minnesota Department of Agriculture

	Position at Minnesota Department of Agriculture	Previous job position
Andrea Fetherston	Commissioner's OfficeSince Jan 2013	Tim Walz for U.S. CongressFinance Director Jul 2011 - Jan 2013
Andrew Carter	Emergency Planning Coordinator2008 - 2010 Legislative Aide, Office of the CommissionerSince 2008	Minnesota House of RepresentativesFirst Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms 2000 - 2007
Angela Stoddard	Plant Health SpecialistSince Jul 2013	Medtox LaboratoriesLab Technologist Apr 2012 - Jul 2013
Benjamin Miller	Food Inspection Program ManagerSince Jul 2012 Operation and Response Section ManagerJun 2007 - Jul 2012	Minnesota Department of HealthEpidemiologist 2002 - 2005
Brad Redlin	Water Quality Certification Program ManagerSince May 2012	Izaak Walton League of AmericaDirector of Agricultural Programs Apr 2004 - May 2012
Brett Boswell	Feed Sampling CoordinatorSince Aug 2012	American Preclinical ServicesAnimal Technician Aug 2011 - May 2012
Brian Williams	Water Quality Coordinator-Agricultural ConsultantSince May 2003 Ag Chemical Investigator-Agricultural AdvisorSep 1994 - May 2003	Hwy Ag ServicesAgronomy Manager Jan 1984 - Sep 1994
Christine Yaeger	Water Research Database Project AssociateSince Mar 2012	University of MinnesotaResearch Assistant Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
Christopher Mallet	Plant Health SpecialistSince Jun 2013 Student WorkerMar 2012 - Jun 2013	Wal-MartTire Lube Express Technician 2007 - 2012
Corey Smith	Information Technology Specialist 2Since Mar 2012	Boston ScientificSoftware Developer May 2009 - Oct 2010
Curt Zimmerman	Livestock Supervisor
Ed Kaiser	Regulatory ConsultantSince Jan 1991
Erick Tralle	Gypsy Moth Survey TechnicianSince 2011	Elk River Municipal Utilities-Water DepartmentSummer Work Helper Since 2008
Fang Wu	Senior Planner
Fred Miller	TrapperSince Apr 2013	Fred MillerStarving Artist Since 1989
Gene Hugoson	Commissioner
Heather Johnson	Hydrologist 3Since May 2013 Hydrologist SupervisorAug 2008 - Apr 2013 HydrologistAug 2006 - Aug 2008	North Central River Forecast CenterHydrologist Assistant Aug 2004 - Jul 2006
Heather Stewart	OAS
Jane Boerboom	Agricultural Chemical Consultant
Jeffry Wymer	Bacteriologist 2Since Apr 2012	Eniva USAMicrobiologist Aug 2006 - Apr 2012
Jennifer Sharma	FDA Project ConsultantSince Jun 2013	National Center for Food Protection and DefenseFoodSHIELD Coordinator Feb 2009 - May 2013
Jim Ostlie	Livestock Development and Planning SpecialistSince Oct 2007	Kandiyohi County Environmental ServicesKandiyohi County Feedlot Officer Oct 2004 - Oct 2007
Jingrong Wang	Agricultural Marketing & Development DivisionSince Apr 2013	Ethnos Community ChurchWebmaster/Web information editor Since Jan 2010
Jodie Monette	Chief Information Security OfficerSince Oct 2009	Dakota County Technical CollegeAdjunct Faculty Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Joe Zachmann	Research ScientistSince Jun 2007 Acting SupervisorSep 2008 - Sep 2009 HydrologistOct 2000 - Jun 2007	AgroParisTechAdjunct Professor Since Jan 1991
Joshua Stamper	Research ScientistSince Feb 2011	Syngenta SeedsProduction Research Agronomist Jan 2010 - Feb 2011
Kabao Her	Graphic Arts Specialist Graphic Arts SpecialistSince Aug 2004
Karl Burkoth	Accounting Officer IntermediateSince Jun 2012	Checkpoint SystemsAccounts Receivables Credit Analyst Nov 2011 - Jun 2012
Karl Hillstrom	GIS SpecialistSince Mar 2008	NOAACartographer May 2006 - Oct 2006
Katherine Sidla	Accounting Officer SeniorSince Aug 2013	County of VenturaSupervising Accounting Officer Dec 2002 - Jul 2013
Katherine Simon	Agricultural ConsultantSince 2006
Kevin Cavanaugh	Pesticide Managemet AdvisorSince Sep 2010	Minnesosta Department of AgricultureIntegrated Pest Management Trainer Nov 2007 - Jan 2009
Kevin Hennessy	Biofuels SpecialistSince Dec 2011	STATS, LLCReporter Since Jun 1990
Kevin Plante	Coordinator, Farmer Assistance NetworkSince Oct 2009	AFEE Division - University of MinnesotaInstructor of Applied Ag. Mechanical Principles Aug 2008 - Jan 2009
Kirsten Knopff	Regulatory, Educational, and Outreach Program CoordinatorSince Aug 2012 Project Specialist - Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards and Rapid Response TeamJan 2012 - Aug 2012	Newly Weds FoodsRegulatory Coordinator Jul 2008 - Dec 2011
Kristeena Patsche	International Marketing InternSince May 2013	Helena Chemical CompanySales and Marketing Intern Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Leeann Johnson	Laboratory ManagerSince May 2006 Research ScientistDec 2002 - May 2006	University of MinnesotaResearch Scientist Jul 1999 - Dec 2002
Lucia Hunt	SupervisorSince Mar 2007	Ohio Department of AgricultureSupervisor Mar 2003 - Mar 2007
Luis Rivera	Records Manager, Commissioner's OfficeSince Feb 2012	NightOwl DMSRecords Manager Jul 2009 - Jan 2012
Marcie Lundberg	Bacteriologist II
Matembo Kitoy	food Inspector
Matt Forstner	Research Scientist 2Since Oct 2004
Matt Ribikawskis	HydrologistSince Jun 2012	Houston Engineering, Inc.Environmental Scientist Oct 2010 - Jun 2012
Matthew Wohlman	Assistant CommissionerSince Jan 2011	Office of U.S. Congressman Timothy J. WalzAgriculture Director Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
Nicole Favata	Agricultural SpecialistSince Oct 2012	Washington County Department of Public Health and EnvironmentEnvironmental Technician May 2012 - Sep 2012
Renae Smith	-Since May 2013 Plant Health Specialist2008 - Nov 2010	Lakes Area Humane SocietyAnimal Care Specialist Since Sep 2012
Richard Rippley	HydrologistSince 2012	Environmental Field Services, Inc.Superfund Site Operator 2002 - 2012
Robert Sip	Environmental Policy SpecialistSince May 2009 Land Use PlannerJan 2006 - May 2009	MARL Class VClass Member 2008 - 2010
Robert Sip	Environmental Policy SpecialistSince May 2009 Land Use PlannerJan 2006 - May 2009	MARL Class VClass Member 2008 - 2010
Ron Struss	Research Scientist - Water Quality
Sarah Johnson	Agricultural Food Inspection AdvisorSince 2011
Sarah Schabert	Ag Consultant - Food InspectorSince 2009	MN Valley Testing LabsMicrobiology Lab Manager Oct 2008 - Feb 2009
Steve Ernest	State Agency CFOSince 2004
Tom Reppe	Project Manager, Incident ResponseSince Dec 2009
Vicki Heagerty	Graphic Design SpecialistSince Jan 2013	Select Graphics & PrintGraphic Design Since 2002

Former Employees

	Position at Minnesota Department of Agriculture	Next job position
Aaron Mielke	GIS TechnicianAug 2005 - Sep 2006	Barr Engineering CompanyEnvironmental Scientist - Geographical Information Systems Specialist Since Oct 2006
Alison Falldin	Plant TechnicianJun 2000 - Aug 2000	MedicaCommunication Specialist Since Apr 2013
Allen Sommerfeld	Communications CoordinatorSep 2007 - Apr 2012	Metropolitan Council of the Twin CitiesOutreach Coordinator Since Apr 2012
Andrea Burke	Plant Health SpecialistJun 2012 - Sep 2012
Barbara Weisman	Conservation Policy SpecialistSince 1994
Bill Oemichen	Deputy CommissionerAug 1989 - Aug 1996 Deputy CommissionerAug 1989 - Sep 1996	United FCSDirector Since Sep 2009
Bob Patton	Principal Planner Land Use and Environmental Review CoordinatorSince Mar 1994
Brent Peterson	LIMS AdministratorJan 2001 - May 2006 ChemistFeb 1998 - Jan 2001	Pace AnalyticalSenior Prog. Analyst Since May 2006
Cheryl Rivard	Business AnalystOct 2006 - Jan 2008	MedtronicSenior Saleforce.com Analyst Since Aug 2013
Chris Engen	Agricultural StatisticianApr 1980 - Oct 2007	Interfaith Coalition on Immigration - MNVolunteer Since Nov 2009
Cindy Sparrow	Plant Health SpecialistMay 2005 - Aug 2008 Plant Health Specialist2005 - 2008 Plant Health Specialist2005 - 2007	MNDOTLocatio Survey Since May 2013
Daniel Pasche	State Apiarist State Program Administrator2005 - 2010	ShopkoApparel Supervisor Since May 2013
David Bullock	Risk Management SpecialistJul 2002 - Aug 2005 Risk Management SpecialistOct 1999 - Sep 2001	AgriBank, FCBSenior Economist Since May 2012
Deborah Deluca	Hydrologist1989 - 1993	MN BrownfieldsBoard Chair Since 2006
Deepa De Alwis	Agricultural Chemical Advisor1998 - 2008	Pollution Control AgencyProject Manager
Deepa De Alwis	Agricultural Chemical Advisor1998 - 2008	Pollution Control AgencyProject Manager
Dori Sherman	Sr. Administrative Specialist2006 - 2007	Pets in CrisisAnimal Handler, Caregiver, Rescuer Since 2011
Edward Godbout	Chemist Aide1992 - 1997	COLWELL BANKER BURNETREAL ESTATE SALES Since 2005
Erin Ellis	Environmental AnalystJun 2006 - Nov 2009
Glen Champion	HydrologistDec 2009 - Sep 2011	Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesHydrogeologist Since Sep 2011
Harold Stanislawski	Ag Business Advisor1995 - 2005	Fergus Falls Economic Improvement CommissionExecutive Director Since 2005
Heidi Kassenborg	Disease Investigation and Emergency Response DirectorAug 2003 - Nov 2007	State of MinnesotaDirector, Dairy and Food Inspection Division, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Since Aug 2007
Hillary Heinz	Contract Graphic & Interactive DesignerJun 2009 - Aug 2009	The NerderyDirector of Strategy Since Jan 2013
Jackie Engelhart	Communications Director1992 - 1997	State of Minnesota-Governor's OfficeChief spokesperson for Governor Since 1998
James Vought	Student WorkerMay 2010 - Aug 2013	Alterative Entertainment, Inc.Field Service Technician Since Feb 2014
Jeannine Howland	Gypsy Moth TrapperJun 2006 - Aug 2006	Darvan AcresVolunteer Naturalist Since Jan 2012
Jeffrey Mumm	Biocontrol InternMay 1996 - Sep 1997 Biological Control Technician, Plant Protection DivisionMay 1996 - May 1997	Brandeis UniversityVisiting Scientist Since Aug 2012
Jensen Hegg	Plant Health Specialist IJun 2001 - Aug 2002	University of IdahoGraduate Student, Water Resources Since Sep 2008
Jeremy Buckentin	Agricultural Technician - Gypsy Moth TrapperMay 2010 - Aug 2010	The Home Depot - Store 2825Lead Generator Since Aug 2010
Jim Ford	Monitoring and Assessment Program Supervisor2004 - 2007	Montana Environmental Trust Group, LLCRemedial Project Manager Since Aug 2010
Jiri Kratochvil	Feed Regulatory SpecialistJun 2009 - Jan 2012 ANIMAL FEED REGULATORY SPECIALIST2009 - 2011	Kent Nutrition GroupFeed Regulatory Manager Since Jan 2012
Joe Martin	Assistant CommissionerSep 2005 - Sep 2010	Rural Strategies, LLCPresident Since Sep 2010
John Gerritsen	International Marketing InternJan 2012 - Jun 2012	SPS CommerceImplementation Analyst Since May 2012
John Levell	Pest Detection and Response TechnicianApr 2011 - Sep 2012	Minnesota Historical Society - Historic ForestvilleInterpreter I Since 2013
Joshua Kuhn	Gypsy Moth TrapperMay 2013 - Sep 2013
Julia Bobadilla	Public Information Officer/Communications CoordinatorNov 2005 - Jul 2007	Thomson ReutersFindLaw Sales Campaign Specialist Since Jun 2012
Julia Eagles	Environmental Quality Board InternJan 2013 - May 2013	City of MinneapolisSustainability Associate Since May 2013
Karey Payne	Agricultural Technician, Gypsy Moth TrapperMay 2009 - Oct 2009	Douglas County Sheriff's Office911 Communications Officer
Kari Schugel	Graphic SpecialistSep 1999 - Jan 2002	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public SchoolsWebsite Coordinator/Program Coordinator Since 2008
Karl Hakanson	PlannerJul 2008 - Mar 2009	Red CedarRiver Watershed Project Coordinator, River Country Resource Conservation & Development Since Mar 2011
Kaylee Olson	Gypsy Moth SurveyorMay 2009 - Sep 2009
Kristi Pettis	Communications Coordinator1999 - 2000	Local Livestock Media Group, LLCCEO Since Sep 2009
Kristy Miron	Commissioner's Office InternJun 2009 - Dec 2009	Land O'LakesSales Support Specialist Lead Since Jan 2012
Laura Greenwald	Gypsy Moth TrapperMay 2014 - Sep 2014	Orangetheory FitnessSales Associate/Customer Service Since Jan 2015
Leslie Madison	Gypsy Moth Lead Worker - Plant Industry Inspector IMay 2012 - Sep 2012	FarmingTravelers Motor Club Sales, Farming, Carpentry, Bookkeeping Since May 2008
Lexann Reischl	Former Committee Member, Feeding Minnesota Task ForceAug 2009 - Nov 2010	National Chicken CouncilCommunications Committee Member Since Sep 2008
Lillian Magidow	Agricultural TechnicianApr 2010 - Oct 2010	Winfield Solutions (Land O'Lakes)Winfield Technical Lead Since May 2011
Lisa Henschel	Programmer Analyst III2004 - 2005	Iowa Legislative Services AgencyComputer Systems Analyst 2 Since Oct 2010
Liz Erickson	Communication CoordinatorMay 2010 - Jul 2013	Harvest Public Relations & Marketing, IncDigital PR Manager Since Jul 2013
Malissa Fritz	Communications Coordinator2001 - 2003	MN Board of Animal HealthCommunications Director
Margaret Hart	Public Information Officer2006 - Jul 2013	Minnesota Dept. of AgricultureCommunications Director Since Jun 2013
Margaret Peeters	Office ProfessionalJan 2007 - May 2007	Kelly ServicesSubstitute Teacher Since Aug 2010
Mary Buschette	InternMar 1987 - Nov 1987	University of MinnesotaDirector of Alumni & Constituent Relations Since May 2006
Mary Pietruszewski	Administrative Support, Farm Security Program and Dairy DivisionMay 1983 - Sep 1989	Perpich Arts High SchoolStudent Support Liaison Since Jan 2011
Matthew Bordelon	Tele-surveyorMar 2002 - Dec 2002	CH2M HillMachine Designer Since Oct 2012
Matthew Moon	Lead TrapperMay 2012 - Aug 2012	Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyPollution Control Specialist Since Aug 2012
Matthew Rose	Gypsy Moth Route TrapperMay 2007 - Aug 2007	Ducks UnlimitedRIM/WRP Consultant Since May 2012
Meaghan Phelan	Graduate Student Marketing InternJan 2005 - Jun 2005	Institute for Industrial ProductivityPartnership Manager Since Nov 2012
Megan Lennon	Conservation SpecialistJun 2008 - Feb 2009	Minnesota Board of Water and Soil ResourcesState Soils Specialist Since Mar 2009
Melissa Carlson	Facility worker at the State Fair Grounds2003 - 2012
Melissa Nellis	BacteriologistDec 1986 - Jan 1989	Biological Safety Professional ServicesBiosafety Consultant Since Feb 2009
Michael Yost	Biofuels ManagerFeb 2007 - May 2008	The Rouen GroupAccount Director Since Mar 2011
Michaeline Burke	Principal Investigator1995 - 1998 Principal Investigator1995 - 1997	Department of BiologyAsst Prof. /Lecturer Since Aug 2010
Michelle Medina	Student InternJun 2009 - Sep 2009	Variedades del Trópico Húmedo, EARTH UniversityNew Business Developer Since May 2012
Nan Skovran	Project Consultant2008 - 2010	City of St. PaulBuyer (Temporary) Since 2012
Nathan Dorn	Agriculture Marketing Specialist AssistantJan 2002 - Jun 2003	CBIZ Special Risk Insurance Services, Inc.National Account Manager, Northwestern Mutual Since Mar 2011
Neil Cunningham	Outreach CoordinatorMay 2009 - May 2010 Biological Control Specialist & Environmental EducatorMay 1999 - May 2009	Minnesota Management and BudgetInformation Officer/Communications Since Apr 2013
Nila Hines	Research ScientistDec 2006 - Sep 2012 Plant Health SpecialistAug 2006 - Dec 2006
Paul Burns	Assistant Director, Agricultural Resources Management & Development DivisionJan 1984 - Jan 2008	Metropolitan CouncilManager, Livable Communities Since Jan 2008
Paul Hugunin	Ag Marketing SpecialistOct 1989 - Feb 1996 Student WorkerMay 1988 - Oct 1989	MN Department of AgricultureDomestic Marketing Team Supv Since Mar 2010
Paul Senne	Gypsy Moth TrapperMay 2007 - Sep 2007	RESPECGeographic Information Specialist Since Feb 2013
Perry Aasness	Deputy CommissionerJan 2005 - Dec 2006 Assistant CommissionerJan 2004 - Dec 2004 Assistant CommissionerJan 1997 - Sep 2003	Minnesota Agri-Growth CouncilExecutive Director Since Jul 2013
Peter Scheffert	Division Director2008 - 2011	Farmers State Bank of HartlandLoan Officer Since 2011
Phillip Hansen	Environmental Analysis Supervisor IIJan 1996 - Feb 2010 Environmental Analysis Supervisor IJan 1992 - Jan 1996 Environmental AnalystJan 1985 - Jan 1992	Shale Tech International ServicesLab supervisor Since May 2010
Rachel Capeder	Student Compliance InternJun 2010 - Jun 2011
Ralph Groschen	Senior Marketing Specialist1987 - 2010	state of MinnesotaAg. Marketing specialist
Richard Gauger	Sustainable Agriculture Program Founder/Director1987 - 1991	UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLSAdjunct Professor - Soil Science
Richard Haver	Information Technology Specialist 2Mar 2010 - Jan 2012	StantecDesktop Support Analyst Since Jan 2012
Rick Gauger	Program Founder/Director1987 - 1991
Rivard Cheryl	Business AnalystOct 2006 - Jan 2008	MN Dept of Employment & Economic DevelopmentBusiness Analyst Since Jan 2008
Rob Carper	Senior Food InspectorFeb 1984 - Nov 1999	Northern Sun ConsultingOwner Since Nov 1999
Robert Bade	Plant Health SpecialistMar 2008 - Dec 2008	City of EaganForestry Technician Since Apr 2012
Robin Kinney	Assistant CommissionerSep 2007 - Mar 2011	National Cattlemen's Beef AssociationExecutive Director, Federation Services Since Sep 2011
Ryan Benbo	Communications CoordinatorMay 2000 - Dec 2002	Weber ShandwickVice President Since Dec 2002
Sandy Stundins		Illinois Department of AgricultureCertified Playground and Safety Inspector Since 2009
Sara Lewis	Senior Veterinary Student ExternJul 2012 - Jul 2012
Sarah Dornink	Marketing InternMay 2005 - Oct 2005	University of Minnesota ExtensionCenter Program Manager Since Dec 2012
Stacy Thoeny	Food Inspector 1Aug 2005 - Jan 2007	Thoeny FarmsAssistant Herd Manager Since Feb 2007
Tania Molden	Office and Administration SpecialistOct 2005 - May 2006 Office and Administrative SpecialistOct 2005 - May 2006	North Dakota Highway PatrolAdministrative Assistant Since Nov 2010
Terry Scheiber	Food InspectorNov 1988 - Feb 2002
Vicky Savard	Office Administrative Specialist Int. - Farm Advocate ProgramJan 1989 - May 2007	Neighbors, IncVolunteer Since Sep 2011
Wendy Tam	BacteriologistFeb 2002 - Aug 2010	Corporate Quality Assurance DepartmentCorporate Microbiologist/Microbiological Standards Program Specialist Since Jul 2012
William Krueger	DIRECTOR, LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION1988 - 2007	Department of Homeland Security (DHS)RESEARCH SCIENTIST/FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SECTOR SPECIALIST Since 2007