[An edited version of this interview first appeared in Issue 13 of The Fluevog Post (Fall/Winter 2019)]
Jamie Liestman, Fluevog Minneapolis Manager
Years with Fluevog: 7
Where are you from?
Northern Minnesota
What were your first pair of Fluevogs?
The Hi Choice San Fillipo
Describe Minneapolis in a nutshell:
Minneapolis has natural beauty and a thriving arts scene. Once you break the ice with people, they are very friendly and fiercely loyal.
Minneapolis favourites for:
Food: The Anchor Fish & Chips or Butcher and the Boar for meat lovers
Music: First Avenue
Sightseeing: The Walker Arts Centre
Something that would surprise people about Minneapolis:
We have a very impressive theatre scene. We are second only to New York City in terms of theatre seats per capita!
Something that would surprise people about you:
I grew up on a cattle ranch, competed in rodeos, and I have the gold belt buckles to prove it.
Favourite part of working for Fluevog?
It’s enabled me to gain experience doing charity work. I’ve been able to lead a team on a humanitarian aid trip and host regular fundraisers in my store.
What is your favourite Fluevog store (other than your own)?
Chicago! They’re like our Midwest buddies.
Strangest pronunciation of Fluevog you’ve heard?
Sometimes people will invert it and come out with something like ‘Glueflog’.
