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), we'll be happy to be of assistance.

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

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

Brett McKeever
Enforcement / Investigations Manager
Brett.McKeever@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