Contact Staff

LICENSING: Licensing Specialists can answer your questions regarding licenses, permits, and leases. Find your county's specialist below.

COMPLIANCE: Compliance Specialists can answer questions about the conduct of charitable gambling and reporting requirements. Find your county's specialist below.

GENERAL QUESTIONS: Please call our front desk (651-539-1900) and select option 2. (Option 1 is unavailable at this time)

CONCERNS or COMPLAINTS: Click here to find more information about gambling operation concerns and complaints.

CONTINUING EDUCATION OR SEMINAR QUESTIONS: Please contact your county's licensing specialist and communications.gcb@state.mn.us.

For MAILING ADDRESSES, visit our Office Locations page. 

Staff Listed by County

Our Management

Laura Wade
Executive Director
Laura.Wade@state.mn.us
Main: 651-539-1900
1711 West County Road B
Suite 300 South
Roseville, MN 55113

Olivia Karls
Executive Assistant
Olivia.Karls@state.mn.us
Main: 651-539-1900
1711 West County Road B
Suite 300 South
Roseville, MN 55113

Terry Johnson
Business Manager
Agency HR / Finance Director
Terry.Johnson@state.mn.us
Main: 651-539-1900
1711 West County Road B
Suite 300 South
Roseville, MN 55113

Dan McDonald
Enforcement / Investigations Manager
Dan.McDonald@state.mn.us
Main: 651-539-1900
1711 West County Road B
Suite 300 South
Roseville, MN 55113

Steve Pedersen
Regulation Manager
Steve.Pedersen@state.mn.us
Main: 651-539-1900
1711 West County Road B
Suite 300 South
Roseville, MN 55113

Taylor Warnes
Communications Manager
Taylor.Warnes@state.mn.us
Main: 651-539-1900
1711 West County Road B
Suite 300 South
Roseville, MN 55113

Doug Lewis
Staff Attorney
Doug.Lewis@state.mn.us
Main: 651-539-1900
1711 West County Road B
Suite 300 South
Roseville, MN 55113