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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF FORESTRY EMPLOYEE DIRECTORY

Table of Contents Northwest Region and Areas………………………………………………………………..…….6 Northeast Region and Areas……………………………………………………………………..13 Central Region and Areas………………………………………………………………………. .21 St. Paul Headquarters (including Resource Assessment, Nurseries and MIFC)……….... . 26 Alphabetical Listing of Employees ……………………………………………………….…….. 31 Division of Forestry Contact Numbers..….…………………………………………………..… 40

Lewiston

January 2014


DNR Division of Forestry Quick Phone List

Supervisors RAN Region/Area Supervisor Phone

100 NW Regional

Forest Manager

Dave Thomas

Ass’t Regional

Bob Milne (Acting)

218.308.2377

218.308.2382

111 Bemidji Area John Faulkner 218.308.2061

117 Blackduck Area Ron Rabe 218.835.3162

121 Warroad Area Adam

Munstenteiger

218.386.1304

131 Baudette Area Dana Carlson 218.634.2172x223

142 Backus Area Brad Witkin

(Acting)

218.947.3232

161 Park Rapids

Area

Mark Carlstrom 218.732.3309x222

200 NE Regional

Forest Manager

Patty Thielen 218.999.7841

221 Deer River Area Greg Snyder 218.246.8343

232 Aitkin Area Brian Leitinger 218.927.4040x247

234 Hibbing Area Dan Prazak 218-231-8023

245 Tower Area Mike Magnuson 218.753.2580x261

251 Cloquet Area Dan Grindy 218.879.0880x222

253 Two Harbors

Area

Mike Young 218.834.1424

261 Littlefork Area Joe Brown 218.278.6651

300 Central Regional

Forest Manager

Greg Russell

Ass’t. Regional

Vacant

651.259.5798

312 Little Falls Area John Korzeniowski 320.616.2450x233

341 Lewiston Area Doug Rau 507.522.5062

344 Sandstone Area Jeremy Fauskee 320.245.6789

351 Cambridge Area Don Mueller 763.689.7100x229

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Assistant Supervisors RAN Region/Area Supervisor Phone

100 NW Region Bob Milne (Acting)

218.308.2382

111 Bemidji Area Greg Vollhaber 218.308.2067

117 Blackduck

Area

121 Warroad Area Shane Delaney 218.425.7793

131 Baudette Area

142 Backus Area Steve Bartz 218.947.3232

161 Park Rapids Area Mike Lichter 218.732.3309x228

200 NE Region Paul Lundgren 218.999.7836

221 Deer River

Area

Lonnie Lilly 218.999.7839

232 Aitkin Area Daren Wysocki 218.927.4040x244

234 Hibbing Area Nate Eiting 218.231.8028

245 Tower Area Dana Frame 218.757.3274

251 Cloquet Area Bob Slater 218.723.4791

253 Two Harbors

Area

261 Littlefork Area Matt Wappler 218.276.2237

300 Central Region

312 Little Falls

Area

Peter Willis 320.532.3137

341 Lewiston Area Kurt Hinz 507.522.5064

344 Sandstone Area Alex Brothen 320.245.6789

351 Cambridge Area

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Fire Team Leaders

RAN Region/Area Fire Team

Leader

Phone

100 NW Region William

Glesener

218.308.2364

111 Bemidji Area Greg

Vollhaber

218.308.2067

117 Blackduck Area Scott Burns 218.835.3164

121 Warroad Area Josh Donatell 218.425.7793

131 Baudette Area Wes Belanger 218.634.2172

142 Backus Area Mark

Mortensen

218.833.8701

161 Park Rapids

Area

Brad Witkin

Howard

Mooney

218.732.3309x223

218.846.8363

200 NE Region Jon Handrick 218.999.7841

221 Deer River Area Darren Neuman 218.327.4435

232 Aitkin Area Brian Pisarek 218.927.4040x242

234 Hibbing Area Dan Prazak 218.231.8023

245 Tower Area Thor Pakosz 218.753.2580x266

251 Cloquet Area Pat Wherley 218.879.0880x228

253 Two Harbors

Area

Aaron Mielke 218.387.3037

261 Littlefork Area Matt Wappler 218.276.2237

300 Central Region Mark

Wurdeman

763.689.7110x230

312 Little Falls Area Jason Kern 320.616.2450x230

341 Lewiston Area Jim Edgar

Jim Wilson

507.765.2740

507.333.2012x223

344 Sandstone Area Lance Meyen 320.245.6789

351 Cambridge Area Lisa Wagner 763.689.7100x231

Extensive Area Tom Romaine 507.359.6048

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Forestry VISION: We protect and manage the trees, woodlands and forests entrusted to us for the benefit

of the people of Minnesota

Forestry MISSION: In support of the DNR’s mission, as forest stewards we strive to:

Provide our shared expertise to understand, sustain and manage Minnesota’s trees, woodlands and forests

Provide a sustainable supply of multiple forest resources and opportunities

Protect lives and property from wildfires

Fulfill responsibilities to the permanent school trust

Our three areas of Division work focus are: Forest Protection & Management Operations

Forest Resources, Benefits & Services

Forest Outreach & Partnerships.


Northwest Region Forestry Office Phone: 218.308.2378

USPS Mailing Address And shipping address

2115 Birchmont Beach Road N.E., Bemidji MN 56601

Fax: 218.755.4024

Regional Forest Manager Dave Thomas Phone: 218.308.2377

Alphabetical Listing of Employees Phone Cell

Albers, Jana Regional Staff Specialist-Insect and Disease (located in Grand Rapids)

218.327.4234

Anderson, Carla Office Manager 218.308.2378

Bourquin, Elizabeth Regional Fire Dispatch/OASI 218.308.2361

Drimel, Jon Regional Staff Specialist, Timber 218.308.2362

Glesener, William “BJ" Regional Staff Specialist, Fire/Firewise 218.308.2364

Locke, Mike Regional Staff Specialist, Silviculture 218.308.2368

Milne, Robert (Acting) Ass’t Regional Forest/Manager/ Regional Staff Specialist - Lands, Roads, & Recreation

218.308.2370

Thomas, Dave Regional Forest Manager 218.308.2377 218.766.6983

Tjader, Harvey Regional Staff Specialist, Ecological Classification System/Private Forest Management

218.308.2383

St. Paul Staff located in Bemidji at 3296 State Park Road NE Bemidji MN 56601

Matuseski, Patrick Forest Resource Planner 218.308.2381

Rossman, Dick Statewide Best Management Practices Program Coordinator

218.308.2371

St. Paul Staff located in Thief River Falls at 246 125th

Ave NE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Cozzetto, Helen Forest Resources Planner 218.681.0948x227

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Bemidji Area Forestry Office – RAN 111 Phone: 218-308.2065


2220 Bemidji Ave North, Bemidji MN 56601

Fax: 218.755.2049

Area Forest Supervisor John Faulkner Phone: 218.308.2061


Area Duty Officer 218.759.3800 pg. 218.766-0708

Area Fire Dispatch 218.308.2072

Area Fire Dispatch Fax 218.755.2049

Carroll, Dan Program Forester, PFM 218.308.2063 218.742.6185

Faulkner, John Area Forest Supervisor 218.308.2061

Grove, Steve NR Fire Response Lead 218.308.2068 218.556.1460

Lang, Ben Program Forester, Timber 218.308.2066

Sande, Kelly NR Fire Response Lead 218.308.2068 218.556.0237

Tentinger, Peter Forestry Technician 218.308.2064 218.244.1045

Tisdell, Cindy Office Manager 218.308.2065 218.536.0409

Titera, Sue Area Dispatcher 218.308.2065

Urbanek, Casper Forester, Lands 218.308.2060 218.308.1358

Vollhaber, Greg Ass’t Area Supervisor, Fire 218.308.2067 218-368-9700

Vacant Field Forester 218.308.2062

Cass Lake Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.335.6647

USPS Mailing Address Box 1133, Cass Lake, MN 56633-1133 Fax: 218.335.2798

Shipping Address First Street & Ash


Lemke, Rich NR Fire Response Lead 218.335.6647 218-556-8045

Schmitt, Ernie Forestry Technician 218 335.6647 320.760.0655

Wiley, Dan Forester 218.335.6647 218.766.7530

Bagley Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.694.2146


36452 State 92, Bagley, MN 56621 Fax: 218.694.2945


Lafriniere, Blaine NR Fire Response Lead 218.694.2146 218.261.0407

Rucinski, Joe Forester, Recreation & Roads 218.694.2146 218.766.7547

Severson, Nick Forester, Development 218.694.2146 218.766.5990

Straub, Jeffrey Forestry Technician 218.694.2146 218.766.1282

Ware, Mike NR Fire Response Lead 218.694.2146 218.766.6012

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Blackduck Area Forestry Office – RAN 117 Phone: 218.835.3161


417 B Forestry Drive, Blackduck, MN 56630 Fax: 218.835.3170

Area Forest Supervisor Ronald Rabe Phone: 218.835-3162


Bates, Michael Forester, ECS 218.835.3163

Burns, Scott Program Forester, PFM & Fire 218.835.3164 218.766.7752

Collison, Chris NR Fire Response Lead 218.835.3168

Cronemiller, Alan Forestry Technician 218 835.3166

Granger, Keila Office Manager 218 835.3161

Laginess, Glen Program Forester, Timber 218.835.3165

Rabe, Ronald Area Forest Supervisor 218 835.3162 218.766.5802

Kelliher Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.647.8268

USPS Mailing Address Box 226, Kelliher, MN 56650 Fax: 218.647.8255

Shipping Address 485 W. Main Street, Kelliher, MN 56650


Coil, Jon Forestry Technician 218.647.8268

Olson, Blair Field Forester 218.647.8268

Vacant Program Forester, Silviculture, & Roads 218.647.8268

White, Brad NR Fire Response Lead 218.647.8268

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Warroad Area Forestry Office – RAN 121 Phone: 218.386.1304


804 Cherne Drive NW, Warroad, MN 56763-2407

Fax: 218.386.1314

Area Forest Supervisor Adam Munstenteiger Phone: 218.386.1304


Aschittino, Nikki Field Forester 218.386.1304

Calder, Nancy Office Manager 218.386.1304 218.242.3778

Monshaugen, Douglas Forestry Technician 218.386.1304

Munstenteiger, Adam Area Forest Supervisor 218.386.1304 218.242.4212

Normandin, Neil NR Fire Response Lead 218.386.1304 218.230.6179

Otto, Moriah Forester, ECS 218.386.1304

Stoddard, Erik Program Forester, Timber 218.386.1304 715.572.8597

Vacant Program Forester, PFM 218.386.1304

Grygla Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.294.6115

USPS Mailing Address P.O. Box 107, Grygla, MN 56727 Fax: 218.294.6131

Shipping Address 239 East Park Drive, Grygla, MN 56727


Baysal, Cassandra Forester, Development 218.294.6115

Fisher, Adam Forester, Inventory 218.294.6115 218.290.3062

Vacant NR Fire Response Lead 218.294.6115 218.689.5402

Wannaska Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.425.7793

USPS Mailing Address 16945 State Hwy 89, Wannaska, MN 56761-9721

Fax: 218.425.7797


Comstock, Willard NR Fire Response Lead 218.425.7793

Delaney, Shane Ass’t Area Supervisor 218.425.7793 218.242.2263

Donatell, Josh Program Forester, Fire 218.425.7793 218.242.4313

Erickson, Kim Support Dispatch 218.425.7793 218.689.0983

Johnson, Steven Forestry Technician 218.425.7793 218.242.0985

McMillin, Dean NR Fire Response Lead 218.425.7793 218.242.0460

Olsen, Shawn Forestry Technician 218.425.7793 218.242.0171

Vacant Forestry Technician 218.425.7793

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Baudette Area Forestry Office – RAN 131 Phone: 218.634-2172


206 Main St E, Baudette, MN 56623

Fax: 218.634-2563

Area Forest Supervisor Dana Carlson

Phone: 218.634.2172 x223


Abel, Nicholas Forester 218.634.2172 x224

Belanger, Wes Program Forester, Fire 218.634.2172 x237

Carlson, Dana Area Forest Supervisor 218.634.2172 x223

Hafvenstein, Stephen Field Forester 218.634.2172 x224

Humeniuk, Teresa Office Manager 218.634.2172 x221

Johnson, Mark Program Forester, State Lands 218.634.2172 x229

Krause, Dean NR Fire Response Lead (seasonal) 218.634.2172 x238

Lockner, William Forestry Technician 218.634.2172 x225

Rudolph, Stephen Forester 218.634.2172 x227

Spicer, Clarissa Forester 218.634.2172 x226

Williams Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.783.6935

USPS Mailing Address 115 Wilderness Ave, Williams, MN 56686

Fax: 218.783.6936


Craig, Gerald Laborer, Intermittent 218.783.6935

Hansen, Michelle Field Forester 218.783.6935

Krohn, Dusty NR Fire Response Lead (seasonal) 218.783.6935

Lein, Becky Program Forester, Timber 218.783.6935

Sovinski, Steve Field Forester 218.783.6935

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Backus Area Forestry Office – RAN 142 Phone: 218. 947.3232

USPS Mailing Address PO Box 6, Backus, MN 56435-0006 Fax: 218. 947.3525

Shipping Address 4391 State Hwy 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435-0006

Area Forest Supervisor Paul Lundgren (on mobility) Brad Witkin (Acting)

Phone: 218.947.3232


Borman, Ross NR Fire Response Lead 218.947.3232 x226

Hamilton, Ron Forestry Technician 218.947.3232 x225

Lemberg, Joel Program Forester, Timber 218.947.3232 x224 218.820.3141

Lundgren, Paul Area Forest Supervisor (on mobility) 218.947.3232 x222 218.820.8346

Sandstrom, Karla Entry Level Forester 218.947.3232 X226

Witkin, Brad Acting Area Forest Supervisor 218.947.3232 218.820.6122

Wolmutt, Jeanette Office Manager 218.947.3232 x221

Woodwick, Matt Seasonal Fire Technician 218.947.3232 x227 218.403.0823

Vacant Program Forester, Roads 218.947.3232

Backus Area Staff Stationed in Brainerd Phone: 218. 828.2565

USPS Mailing and Shipping Address

1601 Minnesota Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401 Fax: 218.828.2431


Bartz, Steve Assistant Area Forest Sup, Silviculture 218-833-8695 218-820-6837

Brostrom, Lewis NR Fire Response Lead 218.833.8705

Brothen, Alex Program Forester, PFM 218.833.8700

Bundy, Darren Entry Level Forester 218.833.8699

Mortensen, Mark Program Forester, Fire 218.833.8701 218.821.9720

Schilling, Ashley NR Support Dispatcher 218.833.8698

Schultz, Craig Forester 218.833.8707

Sharp, Al Forestry Technician 218.833.8702

Vacant Forestry Technician

St. Paul Staff located in Brainerd

Cogan, Curt Forestry Enforcement Coordinator 218.833.8697 218.820.6083

Pulford, Robert Forest Resource Planner 218.833.8704

Washburn Lake Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.792.5383

USPS Mailing Address and shipping address

1145 State 6 NE, Outing, MN 56662 Fax: 218.792.5606


Bennington, Pat NR Fire Response Lead 218.792.5383

Erickson, Andrew Entry Level Forester 218.792.5383 218.290.0245


Vacant Forester 218.792.5383 218.235.3520

Backus Area Staff Stationed in Deer River Phone: 218.246.8343

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USPS Mailing Address Box 157, Deer River, MN 56636-0157 Fax: 218.246.2327

Shipping Address 403 Division Street, Deer River, MN 56636


Aultman, Mike Forestry Technician 218.246.8343x225 218.244.9497

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Park Rapids Area Forestry Office – RAN 161 Phone: 218.732.3309


607 First Street W, Park Rapids, MN 56470 Fax: 218.732.5391

Area Forest Supervisor Mark Carlstrom Phone: 218.732.3309


Anderson, Kyle Program Forester, Timber 218.732.3309 228

Bade, Steve Forestry Technician 218.732.3309 x227

Carlstrom, Mark Area Forest Supervisor 218.732.3309 x222 218.255.1540

Edelman, Donna Office Manager 218.732.3309 x221

Johnson, Greg Forestry Technician 218.732.3309 x226

Knuttila, Chris NR Fire Response Lead 218.732.3309

Lichter, Mike Ass’t Area Forest Supervisor, State Land Management

218.732.3309 x224

Nelson, Kip Forestry Technician 218.732.3309 x225

Vacant Program Forester, Dev. and Roads 218.732.3309

Witkin, Brad Program Forester, Fire (on mobility) 218.732.3309 x223

Nimrod Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.472.3262


30066 Huntersville Road, Sebeka, MN 56477

Fax: 218.472.3443


Holden, Joel Forestry Technician 218.472.3262

Schwab, Steve NR Fire Response Lead 218.472.3262

Teich, Elena Field Forester, Urban Forester 218.472.3262

Vacant Forester 218.472.3262

Detroit Lakes Field Station Phone: 218.846.8363


14583 County Hwy 19, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-7121

Fax: 218.846.8397


Arras, Dave Forester 218.846.8363

Clavin, TJ NR Fire Response Lead 218.846.8363

Hegerle, Cherie Office Manager 218.846.8363

Vacant Program Forester, PFM 218.846.8363 218.849.2069

Vacant Program Forester, Timber 218.846.8363 218.849.9590

Wolf, Kent Forester, Lands & ECS 218.846.8363 218.849.8694

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Northeast Region Forestry Office Phone: 218.999.7833


1201 East Hwy 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744-3296

Fax: 218.327.4391

Regional Forest Manager Patty Thielen Phone: 218.999.7841


Albers, Mike Regional Staff Specialist, Insect and Disease 218.327.4115 218.244.1055

Handrick, Jon Regional Staff Specialist, Fire, Roads, & Enforcement 218.999.7843

Jackson, Jeff Regional Staff Specialist, Firewise (located at MIFC)

218.327.4627

Johnson, Andrea Regional Staff Specialist, Lands 218.999.7891

Luedtke, Rebekah Regional Staff Specialist, Timber 218.999.7842

Lundgren, Paul Acting Asst. Regional Forest Manager 218.999.7836

Olson, Paul MNIT/GIS 218.999.7840

Sage, Cynthia Seasonal Fire Dispatcher 218.999.7834

Tamminen, Karen Office Manager 218.999.7833

Thielen, Patty Acting Regional Forest Manager 218.999.7841

Vacant Seasonal General Repair Worker 218.999.7857

Vacant Regional Staff Specialist, ECS & Silviculture 218.999.7838

Statewide and NW Region Staff located at NE Region

Albers, Jana NW Region Insect and Disease Specialist 218.327.4234

Barzen, Mimi Statewide Fire Prevention and Firewise Forester

218.327.4119 218.244.1057

Bergstrand, Kevin Statewide Scaling & Mensuration Coord. 218.999.7850

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Deer River Area Forestry Office – RAN 221 Phone: 218.246.8343



Area Forest Supervisor Greg Snyder Phone: 218.246.8343


Area Duty Officer 218.244.3790

Brubaker, Ryan Program Forester, Timber 218.246.8343 x226 218.360.1190

Green, Don NR Fire Response Lead 218.246.8343 x224 218.244.9985

Hertle, Dan Forestry Technician 218.246.8343 x223 218.244.0998

Hines, Anna Office Manager 218.246.8343 x221

Snyder, Greg Area Forest Supervisor 218.246.8343 x227 218.244.0341

Grand Rapids Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.999.7839


1201 East Hwy 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744-3296

Fax: 218.999.7844


Mjolsness, Terri NR Support Dispatcher 218.327.4748

Lilly, Lonnie Ass’t Area Forester, Development 218.999.7839 218.244.9494

Neuman, Darren Program Forester, Fire 218.327.4435 218.244.1057

Washburn, Joe NR Fire Response Lead 218.327.4239


Effie Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.743.3694

USPS Mailing Address Box 95, Effie, MN 56639 Fax: 218.743.1942

Shipping Address 205 ½ SE Hwy 1, Effie, MN 56639


Benjamin, Becky Entry Level Forester 218.743.3694

Corrow, Allissa Entry Level Forester 218.743.3694

Moberg, Steve Program Forester, Roads 218.743.3694 218.244.7272

Rogers, Chris NR Fire Response Lead 218.743.3694 218.244.1330


Northome Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.897.5254

USPS Mailing Address Box 24, Northome, MN 56661 Fax: 218.897.5292

Shipping Address 12006 Hwy 1 East, Northome, MN 56661


Bergloff, Scott Forestry Technician 218.897.5254 x223 218.244.2073

Julson, Bill Forestry Technician 218.897.5254 x224 218.244.5292

Pollard, Matt Forester 218.897.5254 x222 218.244.5205

Backus Area Staff Stationed in Deer River Phone: 218.246.8343




Aultman, Mike Forestry Technician 218.246.8343 x225 218.244.9497

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Aitkin Area Forestry Office – RAN 232 Phone: 218.927.4040


1200 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN 56431 Fax: 218.927.4121

Area Forest Supervisor Brian Leitinger Phone: 218.927.4040x247


Bealka, Angela NR Fire Response Lead 218.927.4040 x235

Gustafson, Nancy Office Manager 218.927.4040 x221

James, Adam Field Forester 218.927.4040 x238

Knopf, Brandon Field Forester 218.927.4040 x237

Leitinger, Brian Area Forest Supervisor 218.927.4040 x247

Nyberg, Glendon Program Forester, Timber 218.927.4040 x248

Pisarek, Brian Program Forester, Fire 218.927.4040 x242 218.838.0102

Schiller, Kathleen Support Dispatcher 218.927.4040 x241

Wysocki, Daren Asst. Area Forester 218.927.4040 x244

Vacant Forestry Technician 218.927.4040 x243

Vacant Forester 218.927.4040 x239

St. Paul Staff located in Aitkin

Mizner, Lynn Sue Forest Resource Planner 218.927.4040 x245 218.232.4189

Pratt, Bill FIS User Support 218.927.4040 x246

Sandy Lake Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.426.3407


49928 Lake Avenue, McGregor, MN 55760

Fax: 218.426.3370


Domino, Chad NR Fire Response Lead 218.426.3407

Kobberdahl, Michael Forester 218.426.3407


Hill City Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.697.2476

USPS Mailing Address P.O. Box 9, Hill City, MN55748 Fax: 218.697.8112

Shipping Address 454 N. Hwy 169, Hill City, MN 55748


Holcomb, Troy Forester 218.697.2476

Huseby, Matthew Forester 218.697.2476

Johnson, Robert A Fire Tech (Aviation) 218.697.2476

Lloyd, Doug Forestry Technician 218.697.2476

McGrath Forestry Field Station Phone: 320.592.3248


16082 State Hwy 65, McGrath, MN 56350 Fax: 320.592.3418


Fredricksen, Matthew NR Fire Response Lead 320.592.3248

Kett, Andy Forester 320.592.3248

Nelson, Jeff Forestry Technician 320.592.3248

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Hibbing Area Forestry Office – RAN 234 Phone: 218.231.8022

USPS Mailing Address 1208 E Howard St, Hibbing, MN 55746 Fax: 218.262.6792

Area Forest Supervisor Dan Prazak Phone: 218.231.8023


Birdsall, Doyle NR Fire Response Lead 218.231.8029

Chacich, Sandy Office Manager 218.231.8022

Eiting, Nate Ass’t Area Forest Supervisor 218.231.8028

Jungwirth, Amber Forester 218.231.8026

Maki, Robb Forestry Technician 218.231-8025

Prazak, Dan Area Forest Supervisor 218.231.8023

Russ, Tim Program Forester. Lands, Roads, & Silviculture 218.231.8024

Vacant NR Fire Response Lead 218.231.8029

Side Lake Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.254.7989

USPS Mailing Address 7711 Hwy 5, Side Lake, MN 55781 Fax: 218.254.7991


Carlson, Andy Field Forester 218.254.7989

Leschak, Peter Fire Technician 218.254.7989

Sirjord, Jeff Forestry Technician 218.254.7989 218.244.3733

Splinter, Jon Forester 218.254.7989


Eveleth Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.735.3988

USPS Mailing Address 7979 Hwy 37, Eveleth, MN 55734 Fax: 218.744.7445


Bowdish, Megan Forester 218.735.3956

Johnson, Kirk NR Fire Response Lead 218.735.3952

Larson, Nita NR Support Dispatcher 218.735.3958

Nelson, Roger Program Forester, Fire & PFM 218.735.3954

Nikolanci, Tom Forestry Technician 218.735.3955

Vacant Ass’t Area Forest Supervisor, Fire 218.735.3959

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Tower Area Forestry Office – RAN 245 Phone: 218.753.2580


650 Highway 169, Tower, MN 55790 Fax: 218.753.4517

Area Forest Supervisor Mike Magnuson Phone: 218.753.2580 x261


Alarcon, Ron NR Fire Response Lead 218.753.2580 x290

Geiselman, Brody Entry Level Forester 218.753.2580 x352

Heisel, Bob Program Forester, Timber 218.753.2580 x262

Kuiken, Tyler NR Fire Response Lead 218.753.2580 x267

Magnuson, Mike Area Forest Supervisor 218.753.2580 x261

Pakosz, Thor Program Forester, Fire 218.753.2580 x266

Rengo, Jeff Program Forester, Dev, Roads 218.753.2580 x263

Swanson, Amy Office Manager 218.753.2580 x260

Winkelaar, Karel NR Support Dispatcher 218.753.2580 x264




Cook Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.666.5385

USPS Mailing Address Box 1121, Cook, MN 55723 Fax: 218.666.2107

Shipping Address 310 – 2nd

Street SE, Cook, MN 55723


Bergstrom, Terry Forestry Technician 218.666.5385

Koscielak, John Forester 218.666.5385

Noyes, Rolando NR Fire Response Lead 218.666.5385

Pantsar, Mark NR Fire Response Lead 218.666.5385


Orr Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.757.3274

USPS Mailing Address Box 306, Orr, MN 55771-0306 Fax: 218.757.3276

Shipping Address 4656 Hwy 53, Orr, MN 55771


Biersach, Laura Forester 218.757.3274

Frame, Dana Ass’t Area Supervisor, Timber 218.757.3274.

Hanson, Kathie Office Manager 218.757.3274

Horndt, Steve Forester 218.757.3274

McCue, Jim NR Fire Response Lead 218.757.3274

Sopoci, David Program Forester, Silviculture 218.757.3274

Weflen, Joe Field Forester 218.757.3274

Vacant Program Forester, Fire/Roads 218.757.3274

Kabetogama Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.757.3489


8730 Hwy 53, Orr, MN 55771-8036 Fax: 218.757.3732


Josh Wall Forester 218.757.3489




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Cloquet Area Forestry Office – RAN 251 Phone: 218.879.0880


1604 S Hwy 33, Cloquet, MN 55720 Fax: 218.879.0894

Area Forest Supervisor Dan Grindy Phone: 218.879.0880 x222


Duty Officer 218.380.0673

On Call 218.380.0674

Anthony, Warren Area Fire Dispatch 218.879.0823

Dahl, Roy NR Fire Response Lead 218.879.0880 x 238

Grindy, Dan Area Forest Supervisor 218.879.0880 x 222

Guetersloh, Randy Forester 218.879.0880 x 224

Johnson, Julie Fire Dispatcher 218.879.0880 x 231

Muchow, Josh Forester 218.879.0880 x 229

Mulek, Melinda Office Manager 218.879.0880 x 221

Rakes, Clayton Program Forester, Timber 218.879.0880 x 230

Wherley, Pat Program Forester, Fire 218.879.0880 x 228 218.341.8540

Vacant Program Forester, PFM 218.879.0880


Duluth Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.723.4791


4805 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803 Fax: 218.725.7765


Frenz, Joseph NR Fire Response Lead 218.723.4791

Kelley, James Forestry Technician 218.723.4791 x223 218.380.0676

Skerjance, Corey Forester 218.723.4791 x221

Slater, Bob Ass’t Area Forester 218.723.4791

Vacant Program Forester, Fire 218.723.4791 x222 218.348.7732

Floodwood Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.476.2349


11809 Floodwood Rd, Floodwood, MN 55736

Fax: 218.476.2371


Manee, Pat NR Fire Response Lead 218.476.2349

Seele, Wes Forester 218.476.2349

Silgjord, Justin NR Fire Response Lead 218.482.3219


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Two Harbors Area Forestry Office – RAN 253 Phone: 218.834.1420

USPS Mailing Address 1568 Hwy 2, Two Harbors, MN 55616 Fax: 218.834.6639

Area Forest Supervisor Mike Young Phone: 218.834.1424


Bushmaker, Jason Program Forester, Timber 218.834.1415

Fasteland, Rob Forestry Technician 218.834.1417

Haferman, Jake NR Fire Response Lead 218.834.1421

Kaliher, Fran NR Support Dispatcher 218.834.1418

Kearns, Matt NR Fire Response Lead 218.834.1421

Olson, Tammy Office Manager 218.834.1420

Poyhonen, Trevor Forester 218.834.1416

Young, Mike Area Forest Supervisor 218.834.1424

Vacant Ass’t Area Forest Supervisor

Vacant Forester

Vacant Field Forester

Finland Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.353.7397

USPS Mailing Address Box 495, Finland, MN 55603 Fax: 218.353.7681

Shipping Address 6686 Hwy 1, Finland, MN 55603


Heruth, Anna Program Forester, Development 218.353.7397

Moran, Paul Forestry Technician 218.353.7397


Grand Marais Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.387.3037

USPS Mailing Address and shipping

1356 E. Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604 Fax: 218.387.3035


McCarthy, Liza Forester 218.387.3037

Mielke, Aaron Program Forester, Fire 218.387.3037

Walimaa, Ed NR Fire Response Lead 218.387.3037




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Littlefork Area Forestry Office – RAN 261 Phone: 218.278.6651

USPS Mailing Address Box 65, Littlefork, MN 56653-0538 Fax: 218.278.6211

Shipping Address 421 3rd

Ave, Littlefork, MN 56653-0538

Area Forest Supervisor Joe Brown Phone: 218.278.6651


Brown, Joe Area Forest Supervisor 218.278.6651 218.417.0614

Growette, Patty Office Manager 218.278.6651

Loechler, Andrew NR Fire Response Lead 218.278.6651

Osvold, Kirby Forester – Inventory/ECS 218.278.6651

Schafer, Danae Forester – Outreach/Timber 218.278.6651

Wall, Sara Program Forester, Timber 218.278.6651

Vacant Forester, Roads 218.278.6651



International Falls Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.286.3334


392 Hwy 11 East, Int’l Falls, MN 56649 Fax: 218.286.3489


Olson, Kevin Forestry Technician 218.286.3334

Scofield, Chris Forestry Technician 218.286.3334

Big Falls Forestry Field Station Phone: 218.276.2237

USPS Mailing Address Box 127, Big Falls, MN 56627 Fax: 218.276.2238

Shipping Address 7754 Town Road 293, Big Falls, MN 56627


Feldt, Brian Forester - Roads 218.276.2237

Kimball, Cory Entry Level Forester 218.276.2237

Starn, Krista Entry Level Forester 218.276.2237

Wappler, Matt Ass’t Area Forest Supervisor, Fire/PFM 218.276.2237 218.244.2485

Yuska, Angela Program Forester - Development 218.276.2237

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Central Region Forestry Office Phone: 651.259.5830

USPS Mailing Address 1200 Warner Rd, St. Paul, MN 55106 Fax: 651.772.7599

Regional Forest Manager Greg Russell Phone: 651.259.5798


Vacant Regional Insect and disease Specialist 651.259.5821

Martin, Michelle Regional Staff Specialist, Ecological Classification System

651.259.5836

Mouelle, Jean Regional Staff Specialist, Silviculture and Roads

651.259.5783 763.360.5991

O’Leary, Pam Office Manager 651.259.5782

Russell, Greg Regional Forest Manager 651.259.5798 320.295.9753

Vacant Asst. Regional Forest Manager

Dubuque, Paul Timber Program Coordinator 40%, Region Timber 60%, Statewide Timber 60%

651.259.5294

Vacant Seasonal Plant Health Specialist

Vacant Regional Insect and Disease Specialist 651.259.5821

Central Region Staff located in Cambridge (800 Oak Savanna Lane, Cambridge, MN 55008)

Wurdeman, Mark Central Region Staff Specialist, Fire & Enforcement

763-689-7100 x230

Central Region staff located in Little Falls (16543 Haven Road, Little Falls, MN 56345)

Gormanson, Linda Regional Staff Specialist, Firewise 320.616.2450 x229

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Little Falls Area Forestry Office – RAN 312 Phone: 320.616.2450

USPS Mailing Address 16543 Haven Rd, Little Falls, MN 56345-6401

Fax: 320.616.2473

Area Forest Supervisor John Korzeniowski Phone: 320.616.2450 x233


Budrow, Kirby Field Forester 320.616.2450 x237

Kern, Jason Program Forester, Fire 320.616.2450 x230

Korzeniowski, John Area Forest Supervisor 320.616.2450 x233

Lukasavitz, Roxi NR Support Dispatcher 320.616.2459

Quinn, Deb Office Manager 320.616.2450 x228

Salo, Bill Forestry Technician 320.616.2450 x231

Wearne, Walker Program Forester, Timber and Development, Camp Ripley 320.616.2450 x246

Witucki, Duane NR Fire Response Lead 320.616.2450 x245

Witucki, Jerrit NR Fire Response Lead 320.616.2450 x245

Central Region staff located in Little Falls (16543 Haven Road Little Falls MN 56345)

Gormanson, Linda Regional Firewise Specialist 320.616.2450 x229

Sauk Rapids Forestry Field Station Phone: 320.255.4279

USPS Mailing Address 940 Industrial Dr. S #103, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Fax: 320.255.3999


Vacant Program Forester, PFM 320.255.4279 x230 320.630.0167

Onamia Forestry Field Station Phone: 320.532.3137

USPS Mailing Address Box 82, Onamia, MN 56359 Fax: 320.532.3147

Shipping Address 305 Roosevelt Rd, Onamia, MN 56359


Anderson, Mark Forestry Technician 320.532.3137

Lease, Kevin NR Fire Response Lead 320.532.3137

Nicholas, Don Fire Technician 320.532.3137 218.360.1816

Wilder, Jeff Forester 320.532.3137

Willis, Peter Ass’t Area Supervisor, Timber 320.532.3137

Mora Forestry Field Station Phone: 320.679.3683


460 W Maple Ave, Mora, MN 55051 Fax: 320.679.0952


Fetzek, Mike NR Fire Response Lead 320.679.3683

Gajewski, Bobby Forester 320.679.3683

Miller, Tony Program Forester, PFM 320.679.3683

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Lewiston Area Forestry Office – RAN 341

Phone:

507.522.5060

USPS Mailing Address PO 279, Lewiston, MN 55952 Fax: 507.523.2951

shipping address Hwy 14 & Fremont St., Lewiston, MN 55952

Area Forest Supervisor Doug Rau Phone: 507.522.5062


Area Duty Officer 507.206.2834

Hinz, Kurt Asst. Area Forest Sup./Program Forester 507.522.5064 507.696.3669

O’Brien, Kevin Program Forester, Silviculture 507.522.5063 507.429.2469

Rau, Doug Area Forest Supervisor 507.522.5062 507.696.3668

Reusch, Beth Forester 507.522.5065


Willson, Jeanne Office Manager 507.522.5061 507.429.2467

Lake City Forestry Field Station Phone: 651.345.3216

USPS Mailing Address 1801 S Oak Street, Lake City, MN 55041 Fax: 651.345.3975


Gelner, Chad Forester 651.345.3216 x239

Miller, Mark Forester 651.345.3216 x241


Vacant Program Forester 651.345.3216

Wachholz, Mike Lands/PFM 651.345.3216 x242 651.380.9270

St. Paul Staff located in Lake City

Himanga, Larry Wildfire Prevention Coordinator 651.345.4924 x243 612.380.9269

Faribault Forestry Field Station Phone: 507.333.2012

USPS Mailing Address 1810 NW 30th St, Faribault, MN 55021 Fax: 507.333.2008

Wilson, Jim Program Forester, Fire 507.333.2012 x223

Vacant Field Forester

St. Paul Staff located in Faribault

Michael, Gary Statewide Private Forest Mgmt Coordinator 507.333.2011 x221

Peterson, Richard Statewide Legacy Program Coordinator 507.333.2011 x222 507.330.6291

Caledonia Forestry Field Station Phone: 507.724.5261

x5

USPS Mailing Address a 805 N Hwy 44/76, Caledonia, MN 55921 Fax: 507.724.5448


Bland, Jason Forester 507.724.5261 x5 507.429.8212

Carlson, John Forester 507.724.5261 x5 507.381.6890

Green, Valiree Program Forester, PFM 507.724.5261 x5 507.429.2947

Preston Forestry Field Station Phone: 507.765.2740

USPS Mailing Address 912 Houston Street, Preston, MN 55965 Fax: 507.765.2740

Lewiston Area Staff Located in Preston Phone Cell

Vacant Assistant Area Forest Supervisor 507.765.2740

Vacant Forester

Edgar, Jim Fire/Lands 507.765.2740 507-696-5307

St Paul Staff Located in Windom Phone Cell

USPS Mailing Address and Shipping Address

175 County Rd 26, Windom, MN 56101

Kelly, John Statewide Electronic Burning Permit Coordinator (located in Windom) 651-259-5258 507.696.5306

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Sandstone Area Forestry Office – RAN 344 Phone: 320.245.6789


613 Highway 23 S, Sandstone, MN 55072 Fax: 320.245.6788

Area Forest Supervisor Jeremy Fauskee Phone: 320.245.6789


Duty Officer 612.390.2203

Allshouse, Brian Forester 320.245.6789

Beauregard, Jake Forestry Technician 320.245.6789

Brault, Tim Forestry Technician 320.245.6789

Brothen, Alex Ass’t Area Supervisor, Timber Program 320.245.6789

Carlson, Bob NR Fire Response Lead (aviation) 320.245.6789

Dahl, Michael Forestry Technician 320.245.6789

Dynan, Matt NR Fire Response Lead 320.245.6789

Fauskee, Jeremy Area Forest Supervisor 320.245.6789

Fundine, Jim NR Fire Response Lead 320.245.6789

Gockowski, Shelly Office Manager 320.245.6789

Hecker, Doug Program Forester, Silviculture 320.245.6789

Henkel, Christopher NR Support Dispatcher 320.245.6789

Leppala, Ray Fire Technician (aviation) 320.245.6789

Mapes, Wade Forester 320.245.6789

Meyen, Lance Program Forester, Fire 320.245.6789

Miller, Mark Forester 320.245.6789

O’Donovan, Kelly NR Fire Response Lead 320.245.6789

Seger, Mark NR Fire Response Lead 320.245.6789

Sivertson, Jacob Forestry Technician 320.245.6789

Trierweiler, Mike NR Fire Response Lead 320.245.6789

Varo, Roger NR Fire Response Lead (aviation) 320.245.6789

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Cambridge Area Forestry Office – RAN 351 Phone: 763.689.7100

USPS Mailing Address 800 Oak Savanna Lane, Cambridge, MN 55008

Fax: 763.689.7120

Area Forest Supervisor Don Mueller Phone: 763.689.7100 x229


Duty Officer Pager 763.689.7107

Beckman, Kerry General Laborer: Fire/Wildlife 763.689.7100 x238

Gray, Katie Forester 763.689.7100 x232

Hansen, Mindy Office Manager 763.689.7100 x221

Mueller, Don Area Forest Supervisor 763.689.7100 x229

Sorenson, Devery NR Fire Response Lead 763.689.7100 x239

Wagner, Lisa Program Forester, Fire 763.689.7100 x231 612.390.1023

Wuerflein, Greg Forestry Technician 763.689.7100 x233 612.390.9821

Wuerflein, Susan NR Support Dispatcher 763.689.7100 x236 or 763.689.7116

Central Region Staff located at Cambridge

Wurdeman, Mark Central Region/Staff Specialist, Fire & Enforcement

763.689.7100 x230

St. Paul Staff located at Cambridge

Nelson, Robert Statewide Fire Log Support Coord 763.689.7100 x248 612.390.9820

Zimmerman Forestry Field Station Phone: 763.856.4826

USPS Mailing Address 12969 Fremont Ave, Zimmerman, MN 55398

Fax: 763.856.6826

Shipping Address Same as above


Peltier, Mike Forestry Technician 763.856.4826 612.390.9827

Talbot, Paul NR Fire Response Lead 763.856.4826

Carlos Avery Forestry Field Station Phone: 651.982.9720

USPS Mailing Address 18310 Zodiac Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025

Fax: 651.215.1221

Shipping Address Same as above


Rethlake, Zack NR Fire Response Lead 651.982.9720 x229

Widerstrom, Art Program Forester, CFM 651.982.9720 x224 612.390.9825

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St. Paul Headquarters, MN DNR Forestry Phone: 651.259.5300


500 Lafayette Rd, St Paul, MN 55155-4044

Fax: 651.296.5954

Director’s Office Phone Cell

Boe, Forrest Director 651.259.5615 612.382.0855

Schmid, Craig Asst. Director 651.259.5276 218.244.0341

Jensen, Shannon Forest Policy and Planning Supervisor 651.259.5284

Vacant Receptionist 651.259.5300

Forest Resources Council – U of M Office 201 A & C Green Hall, 1530 Cleveland Avenue N, St Paul, MN 55108

Office Phone: 651.603.6761

Fax: 651.603.0110

Hibbard, Calder Policy Analyst 651 603.0109

Nicoll, Rachael Information Specialist 651.603.6761

Slesak, Rob Site Level Program Manager 651.603.6756

Turner, Clarence Forest Planner, MFRC 651.259.5291

Zumeta, Dave Executive Director 651 603.0108 612.390.6515

Forest Resources Council – DNR 500 Lafayette Rd, St Paul, MN 55108-4044 Office Phone: 651.259.6502

Fax: 651.296.5954

Kueper, Amanda MFRC Landscape Forester 651-259-5281

Reinhart, Jeff GIS Coordinator 651-259-5902

Slesak, Rob Site Level Program Manager 651.259.5281

Forest Resources Council – DNR 434 East 7

th Street North, Melrose, MN 56352 Office Phone: 320.256.8300

Ekola, Lindberg Landscape Program Manager 320.256.8300

Strategic Planning and Outreach Phone Cell

Hanisch, Meg Section Manager 651.259.5265

Cooperative Forestry Phone Cell

Vacant Cooperative Forest Management Supervisor 651.259.5262

Holman, Ken Community Forestry Coordinator 651.259.5269

Cooperative Forestry 1810 NW 30th

Street, Faribault, MN 55021 Fax: 507.333.2008

Michael, Gary Private Forest Management Coordinator 507.333.2011 x221

Forest Legacy Phone Cell

1810 NW 30th

Street, Faribault, MN 55021

Peterson, Richard Statewide Legacy Program 507.333.2012 x222 507.330.6291

Guideline Monitoring 3296 State Park Road NE, Bemidji, MN 56601

Rossman, Dick Best Management Practices Program Coordinator

218.308.2371

Forest Resource Management Planning Phone Cell Nelson, Jon Strategic Planning Supervisor 651.259.5278 612.390.3929

Ellering, Amber Forestry Management Analyst 651.259.5904

Forest Resource Planning North 1200 MN Ave S, Aitkin, MN 56431 Fax: 218.927.4121

Mizner, Lynn Sue Forest Resource Planner 218.927.4040 x245 218.232.4189

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Forest Resource Planning North 1601 MN Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401 Fax: 218.828.2431

Pulford, Bob Forest Resource Planner 218.833.8704 Forest Resource Planning North 2115 Birchmont Beach Road NE, Bemidji, MN 56601

Fax: 218.755.4417

Matuseski, Patrick Forest Resource Planner 218.308.2381

Forest Resource Planning North 246 125

th Ave NE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Fax: 218.755.4063

Cozzetto, Helen Forest Resource Planner 218.681.0948x227

Certification Vacant Forest Certification Coordinator 651.259.5256

Forest Information Systems – MN.IT@DNR Alphabetical Listing of Employees Phone Cell

Dickerson, Sonia GIS Systems Specialist/Developer 651.259.5273

Geurts, Kari GIS Systems Specialist/Developer 651.259.5275

Lord, Jonathan IT Business Services Supervisor 651.259.5906 612.840.5292

Vacant GIS Systems Specialist 651.259.5283

Forest Information Systems North 1200 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN 56431

Pratt, Bill FIS User Support 218.927.4040x246 218.232.0866 Forest Information Systems North 1201 East Hwy 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Olson, Paul GIS Specialist 218.999.7840

Outreach/Communications Phone Cell

Duffey, Laura Project Learning Tree Coordinator 651.259.5263

Harrison, Karen School Forest Specialist 651.259.5903

Kerber, Amy Kay Forestry Education Coordinator 651.259.5272

Lanahan-Lahti,Kimberly Web Content Coordinator 651.259.5293

Teegarden, Jennifer Forestry Outreach Specialist 651.259.5285

Turner, Clarence Climate Change Specialist 651.259.5291

Business and Administrative Services Phone Cell

Vacant Section Manager 651.259.5254

Financial Management Phone Cell

Accounting Director 651.259.5267

Clark, Terrie Lynn Accounting Officer Senior 651.259.5266

Leyden, Darla Accounting Technician 651.259.5259

Ontiveros, Sonia Accounting Officer Senior 651.259.5257

Weber, Barb Account Clerk Senior Lead 651.259.5264

Vacant Account Clerk Senior 651.259.5268

Resource Assessment Phone 218.322.2500

USPS Mailing Address 483 Peterson Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Fax: 218.327.4517


Vacant Image Analysis Supervisor 218.322.2504

Bailey, Lori Office Support 218.322.2502

Berstrand, Kristen Stand Inventory Specialist 218.322.2511

Carlson, Gentry GIS Specialist 218.322.2505

Cummings, Gary Inventory Specialist 218.322.2506

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DeLare, Bonnie Project Analyst 218.322.2507

Flackey, Stephen Survey Coordinator 218.322.2508

Kepler, Dennis Resource Assessment Supervisor 218.322.2510

Magner, Mike Archeologist 218.322.2513

Martin, Molly Image Analyst 218.322.2514

Nelson, Peggy Office Manager 218.322.2501

Perrington, Joel GIS Specialist 218.322.2515

Powers, Melissa Inventory Specialist 218.322.2516

Vanderschaaf, Curtis Forest Biometrician 218.322.2518

Vacant Image Analyst 218.322.2512

Timber Sales Marketing and Utilization ; P.O. Box 95, 85894 County Hwy 61, Willow River, MN 55795

Dirkswager, Anna Woody Biomass Program Consultant 651.259.5253

Jacobson, Kent Timber Sales Program Consultant 218.423.6023

Tillma, Doug Timber Sales Program Supervisor 651.259.5289 218.999.7843 alt

Vongroven, Steve N. Minn Utilization and Marketing Forester 218.423.6025

Economic Analysis Deckard, Don Forest Economist 651.259.5287

Forest Operations and Management Phone Cell

Arends, Andrew Section Manager 651.259.5261

Timber Sales Bergstrand, Kevin Scaling Specialist/Mensuration Coordinator 218.999.7850

Busse, Jeff Timber Sales Program Coordinator 651.259.5280

Dubuque, Paul Timber Operations Coordinator 651.259.5294

Jacobson, Kent Timber Business Consultant 218.423.6023

Lahtonen, Rita Account Clerk Senior 651.259.5368

Tillma, Doug Timber Sales Program Supervisor 651.259.5289 218.999.7843 alt

Weber, Barb Account Clerk Senior Lead 651.259.5264

Vongroven, Steve N. Minn Utilization and Marketing Forester 218.423.6025

State Lands

Bourbonnais, Jerry Prescriptive Easement Specialist 651.259.5252 Jacobson, Keith Silviculture, Lands, ECS and Roads

Programs Supervisor 651.259.5270

Klevorn, Rick Silviculture Program Coordinator 218.218.423.6024

Schuller, Dave Lands Program Coordinator 651.259.5255

Silviculture, Lands and Roads North 85894 County Hwy 61 Willow River MN 55795 Fax: 218.372.3091

Pitt, Deb Roads Program Coordinator and Tree Improvement 218.423.6021

Ecological Classification System ECS 483 Peterson Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Almendinger, John ECS Program Consultant 218.322.2503

Hanson, Dan ECS Program Coordinator 218.322.2509


Forest Protection and Health 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4044

Phone Cell

Phillips, Olin Section Manager 651.259.5282 218.244.9664

Resource Protection Alphabetical Listing of Employees Phone Cell

Brue, Tami Office Manager 651.259.5286

Himanga, Larry Wildfire Prevention Coordinator Alternate number:

651.259.5277 651.345.4924 x243

Kelly, John Electronic Burning Permit Coordinator (located in Windom) Alternate number

507.831.2900 x230 651.259.5258

507.696.5306

Nelson, Robert Logistics Support Coordinator Alternate number:

763.689.7100 x248 651.259.5260 612.390.9820

Simmer, Steve Fire Administrative Supervisor 651.259.5288

Resource Protection North 1601 Minnesota Dr. Brainerd, MN 56401 Fax: 218.828.2431

Cogan, Curt Forestry Enforcement Coordinator 218.833.8697 218.820.6083

Resource Protection North 85894 County Hwy 61, Willow River, MN 55795 Fax 218.372.3091

Beauregard, Jacob Fire Department Program Specialist 218.423.6022 Cell 218.244.9964

Nelson, Ted Excess Property Heavy Equipment Mechanic 218.423.6051

Resource Protection North 1201 E. Hwy 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Fax 218.327.4391

Barzen, Mimi Fire Prevention/Firewise Specialist 218.327.4119

Resource Protection South P.O. Box 607 (Shipping address 261 Hwy 15 South), New Ulm, MN 56073-0607 Fax: 507.359.6056

Romaine, Tom Fire Supervisor , Southern Minnesota 507.359.6048 507.766.1040

Minnesota Interagency Fire Center – MIFC 402 SE 11th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Fax: 218.327.4527

Stoffel, Ron Wildfire Suppression Supervisor Phone: 218.327.4587


Vacant Air Operations Secretary 218.327.4444

Coughlin, Pat Radio Technician 218.327.4567 218.244.4492

Ettl, Luke Pilot 218.327.4731 218.244.1762

Flatley, Terry Fire Training Support 218.327.4186

Hoffman, Linda Receptionist 218.327.4436

Jackson, Jeff NE Region Staff Specialist, Firewise 218.327.4627

Kaase, Tom Ground Support Operations 218.327.4577 218.244.0545

Kessler, Lee Acting Fixed Wing Operations 218.327.4529

Lynch, Tom Fire Technician 218.327.4436

Mack, Sheldon Air Operations Supervisor 218.327.4574 218.244.1093

Manley, Todd Fire Training & Certification Coordinator 218.327.4570

McLaughlin, Mike Aviation Support Technician 218.327.4172 218.360.1814

Miedtke, Doug Fire Training & Intel Specialist 218.327.4445

Oland, Tim Rural Fire Program Coordinator 218.327.4373

Prahl, Kristie Rural Fire Programs Assistant 218.327.4572

Schuster, Bill Helicopter Operations Specialist 218.327.4573 218.244.5286

Stoffel, Ron Wildfire Suppression Supervisor 218.327.4587 218.244.1091

Thompson, Harlow Fire Training 218.259.5136

Vogelgesang, Todd Federal Excess Property Tech 218.327.4576 218.244.1422

Wannarka, Paul Fixed Wings Operations Spec 218.327.4530 218.244.1941

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MIFC – Dispatch 402 SE 11th

Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Phone: 218.327.4558

Fax: 218.327.4528

Bruss, Linda Lead Aviation Dispatcher 218.327.4565

Ettl, Julie Aviation Dispatcher 218.327.4565

Fasteland, Tom MNICS/MIFC Coordinator 218.327.4563 218.244.5690

Goad, Jean Information Officer 218.327.4564 218.244.0558

Humphrey, Ginger Aviation Dispatcher 218.327.4565

Nygaard, Diane MIFC/Intelligence 218.327.4566

NE Interagency Fire Cache 402 SE 11

th Street,

Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Phone: Fax:

218.327.4581

Hansen, Larry Fire Cache Worker 218.327.4579

Larson, Jerry Fire Cache Worker 218.327.4579

Lauer, Bill Fire Cache Worker 218.327.4579

Lauer, Jay Fire Cache Worker 218.327.4579

Radmanovich, Joe Fire Cache Worker 218.327.4579

Staydohar, Tom Assistant Fire Cache Manager 218.327.4579 218.244.0571

Bemidji Tanker Base Phone: 218.755.4380 USPS Mail: 4125 Hangar Drive NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

Deliveries: 3129 Gillett NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

Locke, Mary NR Fire Response Lead 218.755.4380

Scar, Denny NR Fire Response Lead 218.755.4380

Hibbing Tanker Base 10956 Highway 37, Hibbing, MN 55746 Phone: 218.262.7334

Hemphill, Jerry NR Support Dispatcher 218.262.7334

Nelson, Dustin NR Fire Response Lead 218.262.7334

Phelps, Tina NR Fire Response Lead 218.262.7334

White, Laurie NR Fire Response Lead 218.262.7334

Brainerd Tanker Base 12834 Hwy 210 E, Brainerd, MN 56401 Phone: 218.828.2575

Perleberg, Bob Seasonal NR Air Tactical Coordinator 218.828.2575

Vacant NR Fire Response Lead

Forest Nurseries General Andrews Nursery 85894 County Hwy 61, Willow River, MN 55795

Fax:

218.372.3091


Dobosenski, Theresa Laborer Trades & Equipment 218.423.6052

Hedin, Ken Laborer Trades & Equipment 218.423.6052

Pitt, Deb Statewide Program Coordinator: Roads & Tree Improvement

218.423.6021


Nelson, Ted Auto Mechanic 218..423.6051

Badoura Nursery 13885 State Hwy 64, Akeley, MN 56433

Fax: Tree Sales:

218.652.2383 800.657.3767

Hines, Wendy Office Manager 218.652.2385

Koster, Rachel Office Assistant 218-652-2385

McDonald, Jeff General Repair Worker 218.652.2385

Vansickle, Craig Nursery Supervisor 218.652.2385

Wizik, John Forestry Technician 218.652.2385

Forest Health Burks, Susan Invasive Species Coordinator 651.259.5251

Cervenka, Valerie Forest Health Program Coordinator 651.259.5296

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DIVISION OF FORESTRY ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY Abel, Nicholas Baudette Area/Forester 218.634.2172 x 224

Alarcon, Ron Tower Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.753.2580 x290

Albers, Jana NW Region/Regional Staff Specialist, Insect and Disease (located in Grand Rapids)

218.327.4234

Albers, Mike NE Region/Regional Staff Specialist, Insect and Disease 218.327.4115

Allshouse, Brian Sandstone Area/Forester 320.245.6789 x237

Almendinger, John Central Office/ECS Program Consultant (located in Grand Rapids)

218.322.2503

Anderson, Carla NW Region/Office Manager 218.308.2378

Anderson, Kyle Park Rapids Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.732.3309 X228

Anderson, Mark Little Falls Area/Onamia Field Station/Forestry Technician 320.532.3137

Anthony, Warren Cloquet Area/Area Fire Dispatch 218.879.0823

Arends, Andrew Central Office/Forest Operations & Mgmt. Section Manager 651.259.5261

Arras, David Park Rapids Area/Detroit Lakes Field Station/Forester 218.846.8363

Aschittino, Nikki Warroad Area/Forester 218.386.1304

Aultman, Mike Backus Area/Forestry Technician (located in Deer River) 218.246.8343 x225

Bade, Steve Park Rapids Area/Forestry Technician 218.732.3309 x227

Bailey, Lori Resource Assessment/Office Support 218.322.2502

Bartz, Steve Backus Area/Asst. Area Forest Sup’ r (located in Brainerd) 218.833.8695

Barzen, Mimi Statewide Fire Prevention & Firewise Specialist (located in Grand Rapids)

218.327.4119

Bates, Michael Blackduck Area/Forester, ECS 218.835.3163

Baysal, Cassandra Warroad Area/Grygla Field Station/Forester, Development 218.294.6115

Bealka, Angela Aitkin Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.927.4040 x253

Beauregard, Jake Fire Dept. Program Specialist (located in Willow River) 218.423.6022

Becker, Benjamin Deer River Area/Effie Field Station/Forester 218.743.3694

Beckman, Kerry Cambridge Area/General Laborer – Fire and Wildlife 763.689.7100 x238

Bednarczyk, Karen Central Office/Accounting Director 651.259.5267

Belanger, Wesley Baudette Area/Program Forester, Fire 218.634.2172 x237

Benjamin, Becky Deer River Area/Effie Field Station/Forester 218.743.3694

Bennington, Pat Backus Area/Washburn Lake Field Station/Fire Response Lead

218.792.5383

Bergloff, Scott Deer River Area/Northome Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.897.5254 x223

Bergstrand, Kevin Statewide Scaling Specialist & Mensuration Coordinator (located in Grand Rapids)

218.999.7850

Bergstrand, Kristen Resource Assessment/Stand Inventory Specialist 218.322.2511

Bergstrom, Terry Tower Area/Cook Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.666.5385

Biersach, Laura Tower Area/Orr Field Station/Forester 218.757.3274

Birdsall Doyle Hibbing Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.231.8029

Bland, Jason Lewiston Area/Caledonia Field Station/ Forester 507.724.5261 x5

Boe, Forrest Director, Division of Forestry 651.259.5615

Borman, Ross Backus Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.947.3232 x226

Bourbonnais, Jerry Central Office/Prescriptive Easement Specialist 651.259.5252

Bourquin, Elizabeth NW Region/Regional Fire Dispatch/OASI 218.308.2361

Bowdish, Megan Hibbing Area/Eveleth Field Station/Forester 218.735.3956

Brault, Tim Sandstone Area/Forestry Technician 320.245.6789

Brostrom, Lewis Backus Area/NR Fire Response Lead (located in Brainerd) 218.833.8705

Brothen, Alex Sandstone Area/Ass’t Area Supervisor/Timber Program 320.245.6789

Brown, Joe Littlefork Area/Area Forest Supervisor 218.278.6651

Brubaker, Ryan Deer River Area/Forester 218.246.8343 x226

Brue, Tami Central Office/Resource Protection Office Manager 651.259.5286

Bruss, Linda MIFC/Lead Aviation Dispatcher 218.327.4565

Bundy, Darren Backus Area/Entry Level Forester (located in Brainerd) 218.833.3695

Budrow, Kirby Little Falls Area/Forester 320.616.2450 x237

Burns, Scott Blackduck Area/Program Forester, PFM and Fire 218.835.3164

Burks, Susan Central Office/Invasive Species Coordinator 651.259.5251

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Bushmaker, Jason Two Harbors Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.834.1415

Busse, Jeff Timber Sales Program Coordinator 651.259.5280

Calder, Nancy Warroad Area/Office Manager 218.386.1304

Carlson, Andy Hibbing Area/Side Lake Field Station/Forester 218.254.7989

Carlson, Bob Sandstone Area/NR Fire Response Lead (Aviation) 320.245.6789

Carlson, Dana Baudette Area/Area Forest Supervisor 218.634-2172 x223

Carlson, Gentry Resource Assessment/GIS Specialist 218.322.2505

Carlson, John Lewiston Area located in Caledonia/Caledonia Field Station/Forester

507.724.5261 x5

Carlstrom, Mark Park Rapids Area/ Area Forest Supervisor 218.732.3309 x222

Carroll, Dan Bemidji Area/Program Forester – PFM 218.308.2063

Cervenka, Valerie Central Office/Forest Health Program Coordinator 651.259.5296

Chacich, Sandy Hibbing Area/Office Manager 218.231.8022

Clark, Terrie Lynn Central Office/Accounting Officer Senior 651.259.5266

Clavin, TJ Park Rapids Area/Detroit Lakes Field Station/Fire Response Lead

218.846.8363

Cogan, Curt Statewide Forestry Enforcement Coordinator (located in Brainerd)

218.833.8697

Coil, Jon Blackduck Area/Kelliher Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.647.8268

Collison, Chris Blackduck Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.835.3168

Comstock, Willard Warroad Area/Wannaska Field Station/Fire Response Lead 218.425.7793

Corrow, Allissa Deer River Area/Effie Field Station/Forester 218.743.3694

Couglin, Pat MIFC/Radio Technician 218.327.4567

Cozzetto, Helen Statewide Forest Resource Planner (located in Thief River Falls)

218.681.0948 x227

Craig, Gerald Baudette Area/Williams Field Station/Laborer, Intermittent 218.783.6935

Cronemiller, Alan Blackduck Area/Forestry Technician 218.835.3166

Cummings, Gary Resource Assessment/Inventory Specialist 218.322.2506

Dahl, Michael Sandstone Area/Forestry Technician 320.245.6789

Dahl, Roy Cloquet Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.879.0880 x238

Deckard, Don Central Office/Forest Economist 651.259.5287

Delaney, Shane Warroad Area/Wannaska Field Station/Assistant Area Supv. 218.425.7793

DeLare, Bonnie Resource Assessment/Project Analyst 218.322-2507

Dickerson, Sonia Forest Information Systems/GIS Systems Specialist Developer

651.259.5273

Dirkswager, Anna Central Office/ Woody Biomass Program Consultant 651.259.5253

Dobosenski, Theresa General Andrews Nursery/ Laborer Trades & Equipment 218.423.6052

Domino, Chad Aitkin Area/Sandy Lake Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead

218.426.3407

Donatell, Josh Warroad Area/Wannaska Field Station/Program Forester, Fire

218.425.7793

Drimel, Jon NW Region/Regional Staff Specialist – Timber 218.308.2362

Dubuque, Paul Central Office/Timber Operations Coordinator 651.259.5294

Duffey, Laura Central Office/Project Learning Tree Coordinator 651.259.5263

Dynan, Matt Sandstone Area/NR Fire Response Lead 320.245.6789

Edelman, Donna Park Rapids Area/Office Manager 218.732.3309 x221

Edgar, Jim Lewiston Area /Preston Field Station/Fire Program Leader 507.765.2740

Eiting, Nathan Hibbing Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.231.8028

Ekola, Lindberg Forest Resources Council/Landscape Program Manager 320.256.8300

Ellering, Amber Central Office/Forestry Management Analyst 651.259.5904

Erickson, Andrew Backus Area/Washburn Lake Field Station/Forester 218.792.5383

Erickson, Kim Warroad Area/Wannaska Field Station/Support Dispatch 218.425.7793

Ettl, Julianna MIFC/Aviation Dispatcher 218.327.4565

Ettl, Luke MIFC/Pilot 218.327.4731

Fasteland, Rob Two Harbors Area/Forestry Technician 218.834.1417

Fasteland, Tom MIFC/MNICS/MIFC Dispatch Coordinator 218.327.4563

Faulkner, John Bemidji Area/Area Forest Supervisor 218.308.2061

Fauskee, Jeremy Sandstone Area/Area Forest Supervisor 320.245.6789

Feldt, Brian Littlefork Area/Big Falls Field Station/Forester 218.276.2237

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Fetzek, Mike Little Falls Area/Mora Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead 320.679.3683

Fisher, Adam Warroad Area/Grygla Field Station/Forester, Inventory 218.294.6115

Flackey, Stephen Resource Assessment/Survey Coordinator 218.322.2508

Flatley, Terry MIFC/Fire Training Support 218.327.4186

Frame, Dana Tower Area/Orr Field Station/Assistant Forest Supervisor, Timber

218.757.3274

Fredricksen, Matthew Sandstone Area/McGrath Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead

320.592.3248

Frenz, Joseph Cloquet Area/Duluth Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead 218.723.4791

Fundine, Jim Sandstone Area/NR Fire Response Lead 320.245.6789

Gajewski, Bobby Little Falls Area/Mora Field Station/Forester 320.679.3683

Geiselman, Brody Tower Area/Entry-Level Forester 218.753.2580x352

Gelner, Chad Lewiston Area /Lake City Field Station/Forester 651.345.3216x239

Geurts, Kari Forest Information Systems/GIS Systems Specialist Developer

651.259.5275

Glesener, William NW Region/Regional Staff Specialist – Fire/Firewise 218.308.2364

Goad, Jean MIFC/Information Officer 218.327.4564

Gockowski, Shelly Sandstone Area/Office Manager 320.245.6789

Gormanson, Linda Central Region/Regional Staff Specialist, Firewise (located in Little Falls)

320.616.2450 x229

Granger, Keila Blackduck Area/Office Manager 75% 218.835.3161

Gray, Katie Cambridge Area/Forester 763.689.7100 x232

Green, Don Deer River Area/ NR Fire Response Lead 218.246.8343 x224

Green, Valiree Lewiston Area /Caledonia Field Station/Program Forester, PFM

507.724.5261 x5

Grindy, Dan Cloquet Area/Area Forest Supervisor 218.879.0880 x222

Grove, Steve Bemidji Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.308.2068

Growette, Patty Littlefork Area/Office Manager 218.278.6651

Guetersloh, Randy Cloquet Area/Forester 218.879.0880 x224

Gustafson, Nancy Aitkin Area/ Office Manager 218.927.4040 x221

Haferman, Jake Two Harbors Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.834.1421

Hafvenstein, Stephen Baudette Area/Forester 218.634.2172 x224

Hamilton, Ron Backus Area/Forestry Technician 218.947.3232 x225

Handrick, Jon Regional Staff Specialist, Fire, Roads, and Enforcement 218 999-7843

Hanisch, Meg Central Office/Outreach & Strategic Planning Manager 651.259.5265

Hansen, Larry NE Interagency Fire Cache/Fire Cache Worker 218.327.4579

Hansen, Malinda Cambridge Area/Office Manager 763.689.7100 x221

Hansen, Michelle Baudette Area/Williams Field Station/Forester 218.783.6935

Hanson, Dan Central Office/ECS Program Coordinator (located in Grand Rapids)

218.322.2509

Hanson, Kathie Tower Area/Orr Field Station/Office Manager 218.757.3274

Harrison, Karen School Forest Specialist 651.259.5903

Hecker, Doug Sandstone Area/Program Forester, Silviculture 320.245.6789

Hedin, Ken General Andrews Nursery/Laborer Trades & Equipment 218.423.6052

Hegerle, Cherie Park Rapids Area/Detroit Lakes Field Station/Office Mgmt. 218.846.8363

Heisel, Bob Tower Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.753.2580 x262

Hemphill, Jerry Hibbing Tanker Base/NR Support Dispatcher 218.262.7334

Henkel, Christopher Sandstone Area/NR Support Dispatcher 320.245.6789

Hertle, Dan Deer River Area/Forestry Technician 218.246.8343 x223

Heruth, Anna Two Harbors Area/Finland Field Station/Program Forester, Development

218.353.7397

Hibbard, Calder Forest Resources Council/ U of M/ Policy Analyst 651.603.0109

Himanga, Larry Statewide Wildfire Prevention Coord. (located in Lake City) 651.345.4924 or 651.259.5277

Hines, Wendy Badoura Nursery/Office Manager 218.652.2385

Hines, Anna Deer River Area/Office Manager 218.246.8343 x221

Hinz, Kurt Lewiston Area/Asst. Area Forest Supervisor 507.522.5064

Hoffman, Linda MIFC/Receptionist 218.327.4436

Holcomb, Troy Aitkin Area/Hill City Field Station/Forester 218.697.2476

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Holden, Joel Park Rapids Area/Nimrod Field Station/ Forestry Technician 218.472.3262

Holman, Ken Central Office/Community Forestry Coordinator 651.259.5269

Horndt, Steve Tower Area/Orr Field Station/Forester 218.757.3274

Humeniuk, Teresa Baudette Area/Office Manager 218.634.2172 x221

Humphrey, Ginger MIFC/Aviation Dispatcher 218.327.4565

Huseby, Matthew Aitkin Area/Hill City Field Station/Forester 218.697.2476

Jackson, Jeff NE Region/Regional Staff Specialist, Firewise (located at MIFC)

218.327.4627

Jacobson, Keith Silviculture, Lands, ECS & Roads Programs Supervisor 651.259.5270

Jacobson, Kent General Andrews/Timber Sales Program/ located at Willow River

218.423.6023

James, Adam Aitkin Area/Forester 218.927.4040 x238

Jensen, Shannon Central Office/Forest Policy and Planning Supervisor 651.259.5284

Johnson, Andrea NE Region/Regional Staff Specialist, Lands 218.999.7891

Johnson, Greg Park Rapids Area/Forestry Technician 218.732.3309 x226

Johnson, Julie Cloquet Area/Fire Dispatcher 218.879.0880 x231

Johnson, Kirk Hibbing Area/Eveleth Field Station/Fire Response Lead 218.735.3952

Johnson, Mark Baudette Area/Program Forester, State Lands 218.634.2172 x229

Johnson, Robert A Aitkin Area/Hill City Field Station/Fire Tech (Aviation) 218.697.2476

Johnson, Steven Warroad Area/Wannaska Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.425.7793

Julson, Bill Deer River Area/Northome Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.897.5254 x224

Jungwirth, Amber Hibbing Area/Forester 218.231.8026

Kaase, Tom MIFC/Ground Support Operations 218.327.4577

Kaliher, Fran Two Harbors Area/Support Dispatcher 218.834.1418

Kearns, Matt Two Harbors Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.834.1421

Kelley, James Cloquet Area/Duluth Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.723.4791 x223

Kelly, John Statewide Electronic Burning Permit Coordinator (located in Windom)

507.696.5306

Kepler, Dennis Resource Assessment/Supervisor 218.322.2510

Kerber, Amy Kay Central Office/Forestry Education Coordinator 651.259.5272

Kern, Jason Little Falls Area/Program Forester, Fire 320.616.2450 x230

Kessler, Leland MIFC/Fire Technician 218.327.4529

Kett, Andy Sandstone Area/McGrath Field Station/Forester 320.592.3248

Kimball, Cory Littlefork Area/Big Falls Field Station/Forester 218.276.2237

Klevorn, Rick Central Office/Silviculture Program Coordinator 218.423.6024

Knopf, Brandon Aitkin Area/Forester 218.927.4040 x237

Knuttila, Chris Park Rapids Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.732.3309

Kobberdahl, Michael Aitkin Area/Sandy Lake Field Station/Forester 218.426.3407

Koster, Rachel Badoura Nursery/ Office Assistant 218-652-2385

Korzeniowski, John Little Falls Area/Area Forest Supervisor 320.616.2450 x233

Koscielak, John Tower Area/Cook Field Station/Forester 218.666.5385

Krause, Dean Baudette Area/Fire Response Lead (Seasonal) 218.634.2172 x 238

Krohn, Dusty Baudette Area/Williams Field Station/Fire Response Lead 218.783.6935

Kueper, Amanda MFRC Landscape Forester 651.259.5281

Kuiken, Tyler NR Fire Response Lead 218.753.2580 x267

LaFriniere, Blaine Bemidji Area/Bagley Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead 218.694.2146

Laginess, Glen Blackduck Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.835.3165

Lahtonen, Rita Central Office/Account Clerk Senior Lead 651.259.5368

Lanahan-Lahti, Kim Central Office/Web Content Coordinator 651.259.5293

Lang, Ben Bemidji Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.308.2066

Larson, Jerry NE Interagency Fire Cache/Fire Cache Worker 218.327.4579

Larson, Nita Hibbing Area/Eveleth Field Station/NR Support Dispatcher 218.735.3958

Lauer, Bill NE Interagency Fire Cache/Fire Cache Worker 218.327.4579

Lauer, Jay NE Interagency Fire Cache/Fire Cache Worker 218.327.4579

Lease, Kevin Little Falls Area/Onamia Field Station/Fire Response Lead 320.532.3137

Lein, Becky Baudette Area/Williams Field Station/Program Forester, Timber

218.783.6935

Leitinger, Brian Aitkin Area/Area Forest Supervisor 218.927.4040 x247

Lemberg, Joel Backus Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.947.3232 x224

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Lemke, Rich Bemidji Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.335.6647

Leppala, Ray Sandstone Area/Fire Technician (aviation) 320.245.6789

Leschak, Peter Hibbing Area/Side Lake Field Station/ Fire Technician 218.254.7989

Leyden, Darla Accounting Technician 651.259.5266

Lichter, Mike Park Rapids Area/Ass’t Area Forest Supv. State Land Mgmt. 218.732.3309 x224

Lilly, Lonnie Deer River Area/Grand Rapids Field Station/Asst. Area Forester, Development

218.999.7839

Lloyd, Doug Aitkin Area/Hill City Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.697.2476

Loechler, Andrew Littlefork Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.278.6651

Locke, Mary Bemidji Tanker Base/NR Fire Response Lead 218.755.4380

Locke, Mike NW Region/Regional Staff Specialist, Silviculture 218.308.2368

Lockner, William Baudette Area/Forestry Technician 218.634.2172 x 225

Lord, Jonathan Forest Information Systems/IT Business Services Supervisor

651.259.5906

Luedtke, Rebekah NE Region/Regional Staff Specialist, Timber 218 999-7842

Lukasavitz, Roxi Little Falls Area/NR Support Dispatcher 320.616.2459

Lundgren, Paul NE Region/Acting Ass’t Regional Forest Manager and Backus Area/Area Forest Supervisor

218.947.3232 x222

Lynch, Tom MIFC/Fire Technician 218.327.4436

Mack, Sheldon MIFC/Air Operations Supervisor 218.327.4574

Magner, Mike Central Office/Archeologist (located in Grand Rapids) 218.322.2513

Magnuson, Mike Tower Area/ Area Forest Supervisor 218.753.2580 x261

Maki, Robb Hibbing Area/Forestry Technician 218.231.8025

Manee, Pat Cloquet Area/Floodwood Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead

218.476.2349

Manley, Todd MIFC/Fire Training & Certification Coordinator 218.327.4570

Mapes, Wade Sandstone Area/Forester 320.245.6789

Martin, Michelle Central Region/Regional Staff Specialist, ECS 651.259.5836

Martin, Molly Resource Assessment/Image Analyst 218.322.2514

Matuseski, Patrick Statewide Forest Resource Planner (located in Bemidji) 218.308.2381

McCarthy, Liza Two Harbors Area/Grand Marais Field Station/Forester 218.387.3037

McCue, Jim Tower Area/Orr Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead 218.757.3274

McDonald, Jeff Badoura Nursery/General Repair Worker 90% 218.652.2385

McLaughlin, Mike MIFC/Aviation Support Technician 218.327.4172

McMillin, Dean Warroad Area/Wannaska Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead

218.425.7793

Meyen, Lance Sandstone Area/ Program Forester, Fire 218.245-6789

Michael, Gary Statewide Coop Forest Management Coordinator (located in Faribault)

651.259.5262 507.333.2011 x221

Miedtke, Doug MIFC/Fire Training & Intel Specialist 218.327.4445.

Mielke, Aaron Two Harbors Area/Grand Marais Field Station/Program Forester, Fire

218.387.3037

Miller, Mark Lewiston Area/Lake City Field Station/Forester 651.345.3216 x241

Miller, Tony Little Falls Area/Mora Field Station/Program Forester, PFM 320.679.3683

Milne, Bob NW Region/Ass’t Regional Forest Manager – Regional Staff Specialist- Lands, Roads, and Recreation

218.308.2370

Mizner, Lynn Sue Statewide Forest Resource Planner (located in Aitkin) 218.927.4040 x245

Mjolsness, Terri Deer River Area/Grand Rapids Field Station/NR Support Dispatcher

218.327.4748

Moberg, Steve Deer River Area/Effie Field Station/Program Forester, Roads

218.743.3694

Monshaugen, Douglas Warroad Area/Forestry Technician 218.386.1304

Moran, Paul Two Harbors Area/Finland Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.353.7397

Mortensen, Mark Backus Area/Program Forester, Fire (located in Brainerd) 218.833.8701

Mouelle, Jean Central Region/Regional Staff Specialist, Silviculture & Rds. 651.259.5783

Muchow, Josh Cloquet Area/Forester 218.879.0880 x229

Mueller, Don Cambridge Area/Area Forest Supervisor 763.689.7100 x229

Mulek, Melinda Cloquet Area/Office Manager 218.879.0880 x221

Munstenteiger, Adam Warroad Area/Area Forest Supervisor 218.386.1304

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Nelson, Bob Statewide Wildfire Logistical Support Coordinator (located in Cambridge)

763.689.7100/ 651.259.5260

Nelson, Dustin Hibbing Tanker Base/NR Fire Response Lead 218.262.7334

Nelson, Jeff Sandstone Area/McGrath Field Station/ Forestry Technician 320.592.3248

Nelson, Jon Central Office/Strategic Planning Supervisor 651.259.5278

Nelson, Kip Park Rapids Area/Forestry Technician 218.732.3309 x225

Nelson, Peggy Resource Assessment/Office Manager 218.322.2501

Nelson, Roger Hibbing Area/Eveleth Field Station/ Program Forester, Fire & PFM

218.735.3954

Nelson, Ted Rural Fire Program Heavy Equipment Mechanic (located in Willow River)

218.423.6051

Neuman, Darren Deer River Area/Grand Rapids Field Station/Program Forester, Fire

218.327.4435

Nicholas, Don Little Falls Area/Onamia Field Station/Fire Technician 320.532.3137

Nicoll, Rachael Forest Resources Council/U of M/ Information Specialist 651.603.6761

Nikolanci, Tom Hibbing Area/Eveleth Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.735.3955

Normandin, Neil Warroad Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.386.1304

Noyes, Rolando Tower Area/Cook Field Station/ NR Fire Response Lead 218.666.5385

Nyberg, Glendon Aitkin Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.927.4040 x248

Nygaard, Diane MIFC/Intelligence Officer 218.327.4566

O’Brien, Kevin Lewiston Area/Program Forester, Silviculture 507.522.5063

O’Donovan, Kelly Sandstone Area/NR Fire Response Lead 320.245.6789

Oland, Tim MIFC/Rural Fire Department Program Coordinator 218.327.4373

O’Leary, Pam Central Region/Office Manager 651.259.5782

Olsen, Shawn Warroad Area/Wannaska Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.425-7793

Olson, Blair Blackduck Area/Kelliher Field Station/Field Forester 218.647.8268

Olson, Kevin Littlefork Area/International Falls Field Station/Forestry Technician

218.286.3334

Olson, Paul NE Region/Regional Staff Specialist, MNIT/GIS 218.999.7840

Olson, Tammy Two Harbors Area/Office Manager 218.834.1420

Ontiveros, Sonia Central Office/Accounting Officer Senior 651.259.5257

Osvold, Kirby Littlefork Area/Forester 218.278.6651

Otto, Moriah Warroad Area/Forester, ECS 218.386.1304

Pakosz, Thor Tower Area/Program Forester, Fire 218.753.2580 x266

Pantsar, Mark Tower Area/Cook Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead 218.666.5385

Peltier, Mike Cambridge Area/Zimmerman Field Station/Forestry Tech. 763.856.4826

Perrington, Joel Resource Assessment/GIS Specialist 218.322.2515

Perleberg, Bob Brainerd Tanker Base/Seasonal NR Air Tactical Coordinator 218.828.2575

Peterson, Richard Statewide Legacy Program Coordinator (located in Faribault)

507.333.2011 x222

Phelps, Tina Hibbing Tanker Base/NR Fire Response Lead 218.262.7334

Phillips, Olin Central Office/Forest Protection and Health Manager 651.259.5282

Pisarek, Brian Aitkin Area/Program Forester, Fire 218.927.4040 x242

Pitt, Debora Statewide Program Coordinator: Roads and Tree Improvement (located at Willow River)

218.423.6021

Pollard, Matt Deer River Area/Northome Field Station/Forester 218.897.5254 x222

Powers, Melissa Resource Assessment/Inventory Specialist 218.322.2516

Poyhonen, Trevor Two Harbors Area/Forester 218.834.1416

Prahl, Kristie MIFC/Rural Fire Programs Assistant 218.327.4572

Pratt, Bill Statewide FIS User Support (located in Aitkin) 218.927.4040 x246

Prazak, Dan Hibbing Area/ Area Forest Supervisor 218.231.8023

Pulford, Robert Statewide Forest Resource Planner (located in Brainerd) 218.833.8704

Quinn, Deb Little Falls Area/Office Manager 320.616.2450 x228

Rabe, Ronald Blackduck Area/Forest Supervisor 218.835.3162

Radmanovich, Joe NE Interagency Fire Cache/Fire Cache Worker 218.327.4579

Rakes, Clayton Cloquet Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.879.0880 x230

Rau, Doug Lewiston Area/Area Forest Supervisor 507.522.5062

Reinhart, Jeff GIS Coordinator 651.259.5902

Rengo, Jeff Tower Area/Program Forester, Dev, & Roads 218.753.2580 x263

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Rethlake, Zack Cambridge Area/Carlos Avery Field Station/Fire Response Lead

651.982.9720 x229

Reusch, Beth Lewiston Area/Forester 507.522.5065

Romaine, Tom Central Office/Fire Supervisor Southern Minnesota 507.766.1040

Rogers, Chris Deer River Area/Effie Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead 218.743.3694

Rossman, Dick Statewide Best Management Practices Program Coordinator (located in Bemidji)

218.308.2371

Rucinski, Joseph Bemidji Area/Bagley Field Station/ Forester, Recreation & Roads

218.694.2146

Rudolph, Stephen Baudette Area/Forester 218.634.2172 x227

Russ, Tim Hibbing Area/Program Forester, Lands, Roads, & Silviculture

218.231.8024

Russell, Greg Central Region/Regional Forest Manager 651.259.5798

Sage, Cynthia NE Region/Seasonal Fire Dispatcher 218-999-7834

Salo, Bill Little Falls Area/Forestry Technician 320.616.2450 x231

Sande, Kelly Bemidji Area/NR Fire Response Lead 218.308.2068

Sandstrom, Karla Backus Area/Forester 218.947.3232 x226

Schaar, Denny Bemidji Tanker Base/NR Fire Response Lead 218.755.4380

Schafer, Danae Littlefork Area/ Forester 218.278.6651

Schilling, Ashley Backus Area/Backus Area Stationed in Brainerd 218.833.8698

Schiller, Kathleen Aitkin Area/Support Dispatcher 218.927.4040x241

Schmid, Craig Asst. Director, Division of Forestry 651.259.5276

Schmitt, Ernest Bemidji Area/Cass Lake Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.335.6647

Schuller, Dave Central Office/Lands Program Coordinator 651.259.5255

Schultz, Craig Backus Area/Forester (located in Brainerd) 218.833.8707

Schuster, Bill MIFC/Helicopter Operations Specialist 218.327.4573

Schwab, Steve Park Rapids Area/Nimrod Station/Fire Response Lead 218.472.3262

Scofield, Chris Littlefork Area/International Falls Field Station/Forestry Technician

218.286.3334

Seele, Wes Cloquet Area/Floodwood Field Station/Forester 218.476.2349

Seger, Mark Sandstone Area/NR Fire Response Lead 320.245.6789

Severson, Nick Bemidji Area/Bagley Field Station/ Forester, Development 218.694.2146

Sharp, Al Backus Area/Forestry Technician (located in Brainerd) 218.833.8702

Silgjord, Justin Cloquet Area/Floodwood Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead

218.482.3219

Simmer, Steve Central Office/Resource Protection/Fire Administrative Supervisor

651.259.5288

Sirjord, Jeff Hibbing Area/Side Lake Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.254.7989

Sivertson, Jake Sandstone Area/Forestry Technician 320.245.6789

Skerjance, Corey Cloquet Area/Duluth Field Station/Forester 218.723.4791 x221

Slater, Robert Cloquet Area/Assistant Area Forest Supervisor (located at the Duluth Field Station)

218.723.4791

Slesak, Rob Forest Resource Council/U of M/Site Level Program Mgmt. 651.259.5281

Snyder, Greg Deer River Area/Forest Supervisor 218.246.8343 x227

Sopoci, David Tower Area/Orr Field Station/ Program Forester, Silviculture 218.757.3274

Sorenson, Devery Cambridge Area/NR Fire Response Lead 763.689.7100 x239

Sovinski, Steve Baudette Area/Williams Field Station/Forester 218.783.6935

Spicer, Clarissa Baudette Area/Forester 218.634.2172 x226

Splinter, Jon Hibbing Area/Side Lake Field Station/ Forester 218.254.7989

Starn, Krista Littlefork Area/Big Falls Field Station/Forester 218.276.2237

Staydohar, Tom NE Interagency Fire Cache/Assistant Fire Cache Manager 218.327.4579

Stoddard, Erik Warroad Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.386.1304

Stoffel, Ron MIFC/Wildfire Suppression Supervisor 218.327.4587

Straub, Jeffrey Bemidji Area/Bagley Field Station/Forestry Technician 218.694.2146

Swanson, Amy Tower Area/Office Manager 218.753.2580 x260

Talbot, Paul Cambridge Area/Zimmerman Field Station/Fire Response Lead

763-856-4826

Tamminen, Karen NE Region/Office Manager 218.999.7833

Teegarden, Jennifer Central Office/Forestry Outreach Specialist 651.259.5285

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Teich, Elena Park Rapids Area/Nimrod Field Station/Forester, Urban Forester

218.472.3262

Tentinger, Peter Bemidji Area/Forestry Technician 218.308.2064

Thielen, Patty NE Region/ Regional Forest Manager 218.999.7841

Thomas, David NW Region/Regional Forest Manager 218.308.2377

Thompson, Harlow MIFC/Fire Training 218.259.5136

Tillma, Doug Central Office/Timber Sales Program Supervisor Alternate Number

651.259.5289 218.999.7843

Tisdell, Cindy Bemidji Area/Office Manager 218.308.2065

Titera, Sue Bemidji Area/Support Dispatcher 218.308.2065

Tjader, Harvey NW Region/Regional Staff Specialist – ECS/PFM 218.308.2383

Trierweiler, Mike Sandstone Area/NR Fire Response Lead 320.245.6789

Turner, Clarence Forest Resources Council/U of M/Forest Planner, MFRC and Central Office/Climate Change Specialist

651.259.5291

Urbanek, Casper Bemidji Area/Forester, Lands 218.308.2060

Vanderschaaf, Curtis Resource Assessment/Biometrician 218.322.2518

Vansickle, Craig Badoura Nursery/Supervisor 218.652.2385

Varo, Roger Sandstone Area/NR Fire Response Lead (aviation) 320.245.6789

Vogelgesang, Todd MIFC/ Federal Excess Property Tech 218.327.4576

Vollhaber, Greg Bemidji Area/Ass’t Area Supervisor, Fire 218.308.2067

Vongroven, Steve Central Office/Utilization and Marketing Staff (located at Willow River)

218.423.6025

Wachholz, Mike Lewiston Area /Lake City Field Station/Program Forester, Lands/PFM

651.345.3216 x242

Wagner, Lisa Cambridge Area/Program Forester, Fire 763.689.7100 x231

Walimaa, Ed Two Harbors Area/Grand Marais Station/NR Fire Response Lead

218.387.3037

Wall, Josh Tower Area/Kabatogama Field Station 218.757.3489

Wall, Sara Littlefork Area/Program Forester, Timber 218.278.6651

Wannarka, Paul MIFC/Fixed Wing Aviation Specialist 218.327.4530

Wappler, Matt Littlefork Area/Big Falls Field Station/Ass’t Area Forest Supervisor, Fire

218.276.2237

Ware, Mike Bemidji Area/Bagley Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead 218.694.2146

Washburn, Joe Deer River Area/Grand Rapids Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead

218.327.4239

Wearne, Walker Little Falls/ Program Forester, Timber and Development, located at Camp Ripley

320.616.2450 x246

Weflen, Joe Tower Area/Orr Field Station/Field Forester 218.757.3274

Weber, Barb Central Office/Account Clerk Senior Lead 651.259.5264

Wherley, Pat Cloquet Area/Program Forester, Fire 218.879.0880 x228

White, Brad Blackduck Area/Kelliher Field Station/NR Fire Response Lead

218.647.8268

White, Laurrie Hibbing Tanker Base/NR Fire Response Lead 218.262.7334

Widerstrom, Art Cambridge Area/Carlos Avery Field Station/Program Forester, CFM

651.982.9720 x224

Wilder, Jeff Little Falls Area/Onamia Field Station/Forester 320.532.3137

Wiley, Dan Bemidji Area/Cass Lake Field Station/ Forester 218.335.6647

Willis, Peter Little Falls Area/Onamia Field Station/Ass’t Area Forester, Timber

320.532.3137

Willson, Jeanne Lewiston Area/Office Manager 507.522.5061

Wilson, Jim Lewiston Area/Faribault Field Station/Program Forester, Fire 507.333.2012 x223

Winkelaar, Karel Tower Area/NR Support Dispatcher 218.753.2580 x264

Witkin, Brad Backus Area/ Acting Area Forest Supervisor 218.947.3232

Witucki, Duane Little Falls Area/NR Fire Response Lead 320.616.2450 x245

Witucki, Jerrit Little Falls Area/NR Fire Response Lead 320.616.2450 x245

Wizik, John Badoura Nursery/ Forestry Technician 218.652.2385

Wolf, Kent Park Rapids Area/Detroit Lakes Field Station/Forester, Lands and ECS

218.846.8363

Wolmutt, Jeannette Backus Area/Office Manager 218.947.3232 x221

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Woodwick, Matt Backus Area/Seasonal Fire Technician 218.947.3232 x227

Wuerflein, Greg Cambridge Area/Forestry Technician 763.689.7100 x233

Wuerflein, Susan Cambridge Area/NR Support Dispatcher 763.689.7100 x236

Wurdeman, Mark Central Region Staff Specialist, Fire & Enforcement (located in Cambridge)

763-689-7100 x230

Wysocki, Daren Aitkin Area/Asst. Area Forester 218.927.4040 x244

Young, Mike Two Harbors Area/Area Forest Supervisor 218.834.1424

Yuska, Angela Littlefork Area/Big Falls Field Station/Program Forester, Development

218.276.2237

Zumeta, Dave Forest Resources Council/ U of M/ Executive Director 651.603.0108


DNR DIVISION OF FORESTRY CONTACT NUMBERS

Region/Area Address Phone Number

Northwest Region 2115 Birchmont Beach Rd NE, Bemidji MN 56601 218.308.2378

111 Bemidji Area 2220 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji MN 56601-3896 218.308.2065

117 Blackduck Area 417 B Forestry Drive, Blackduck MN 56630 218.835.3161

121 Warroad Area 804 Cherne Drive NW Warroad MN 56763-2407 218.386.1304

131 Baudette Area 206 Main Street E, Baudette MN 56623 218.634.2172

142 Backus Area PO Box 6, Backus MN 56435-0006 218.947.3232

161 Park Rapids Area 607 First Street W, Park Rapids MN 56470 218.732.3309

Northeast Region 1201 E Hwy 2, Grand Rapids MN 55744 218.999.7833

221 Deer River Area PO Box 157 (403 Division St), Deer River MN 56636-0157 218.246.8343

232 Aitkin Area 1200 Minnesota Avenue S, Aitkin MN 56431 218.927.4040

234 Hibbing Area 1208 E Howard Street, Hibbing MN 55746 218.231.8020

245 Tower Area 650 Highway 169, Tower MN 55790 218.753.2580

251 Cloquet Area 1604 S Hwy 33, Cloquet, MN 55720 218.879.0880

253 Two Harbors Area 1568 Highway 2, Two Harbors MN 55616 218.834.1420

261 Littlefork Area PO Box 65 (421 3rd Ave), Littlefork MN 56653 218.278.6651

Central Region 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul MN 55106 651.259.5830

312 Little Falls Area 16543 Haven Road, Little Falls MN 56345-6401 320.616.2450

341 Lewiston Area PO Box 279, Hwy Fremont St, Lewiston MN 55952 507.522.5060

344 Sandstone Area 613 Hwy 23 S, Sandstone MN 55072 320.245.6789

351 Cambridge Area 800 Oak Savanna Lane, Cambridge MN 55008 763.689.7100

St. Paul Headquarters 500 Lafayette Road, St Paul MN 55155-4044 651.259.5300

DNR Information Center 500 Lafayette Road, St Paul MN 55155 651.296.6157

DNR MIS Help Desk 500 Lafayette Road, St Paul MN 55155 651.259.5900

MN Interagency Fire Center 402 SE 11th Street, Grand Rapids MN 55744 218.327.4436

Resource Assessment 483 Peterson Road, Grand Rapids MN 55744 218.322.2500

General Andrews Nursery 85894 County Hwy 61, Willow River MN 55795 218.372.3182

Badoura Nursery 13885 State Hwy 64, Akeley MN 56433 218.652.2385

Tree Sales Office 13885 State Hwy 64, Akeley MN 56433 1.800.657.3767

Documents

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION …mlep.org/documents/mndnrforestrydir2014.pdfDepartment of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry – Employee Directory –December 2013