Broadway Automotive president has wanted to work with cars since childhood
Published 9:08 am Friday, July 15, 2016
- Broadway Automotive president Jeff Nielsen stands next to a maroon truck in his garage. -Henry Rohlf/Albert Lea Tribune
By Henry Rohlf
Q: What is your name, age and residence?
A: Jeff Nielsen, 53, Albert Lea.
Q: Where do you work and what is your title?
A: Broadway Automotive Inc, president.
Q: What interests you about automobiles?
A: Everything. How they look, perform and what they can be used for.
Q: What is your favorite car make and model?
A: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The people I deal with are great.
Q: Have you always wanted to work with automobiles? Why or why not?
A: Yes, growing up my dad had a tire shop. I always loved it.
Q: What is your favorite memory working with automobiles?
A: The time I spent drag racing.
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Albert Lea.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: My kids’ high school sports, water skiing, boats, guns, drag racing.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Steak.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “Young Frankenstein.”
Q: What is one interesting fact about you?
A: I still barefoot waterski.
