This Q&A feature helps readers learn more about Mount Vernon area residents working in our business community.
This week’s Q&A profiles Jimmy Bowden, the owner of Bowden Appliances, located in the Mount Vernon community. bowdensappliance@gmail.com; (703) 799-4364.
Jimmy, who has lived Alexandria his entire life, has been in the appliance service business since 1994. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School, where he met his wife, Carol. The couple resides in the Mount Vernon community with their three children.
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How did you become interested in your job? Describe what services you provide:
My repair company provides service and labor for factory-certified Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. My father did the same thing. He taught me the business…it’s been a family affair.
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What do you enjoy most about your line of work?
The interesting people that I meet everyday. I really enjoy the interaction. My company offers service throughout the entire Washington, DC metropolitan area. I travel from Leesburg to Great Falls to DC on a regular basis.
Where is your favorite place to go in the Mount Vernon area?
The Woodlawn Little League ball fields.
What are your hobbies?
Fishing and taking care of my kids.
What’s on your iPod?
A little bit of everything. I like classic rock, country and disco.
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Definitely Five Guys.
If you weren’t in this business, what would you be doing?
I would be a Nascar driver.
