Bruce has been in the construction industry for most of his lifetime. He started his first construction company at age 18. After college, Bruce was a Project Manager for some of the largest developments in Northern Virginia. In 1990, Bruce started Bowers Design Build. In short order, he started winning local acclaim for transforming the homes in the McLean area. He sincerely enjoys designing unique, yet practical spaces for all his clients and is passionate about great craftsmanship and customer service. When Bruce is not busy with his clients, he enjoys coaching McLean Youth Soccer. Bruce is also on the Board of Directors for Vinson Hall, a retirement community serving military families, in McLean.

After a 19-year career as head of Corporate Advertising and Brand Management with Verizon Communications, Wilma joined Bowers in 2001 to manage the Marketing and Strategic Planning. Most of what Wilma does is work behind the scenes to support the management team to deliver exception customer service to our clients. However, Wilma does interface with clients for awards submissions, customer satisfaction surveys and input to our website. Wilma is the PTA President at Longfellow Middle School in Falls Church and also serves on the school’s renovation committee. Wilma was also recently appointed to the Fairfax County Public School curriculum review committee. In addition, Wilma is an active member of the Franklin Sherman Elementary School PTA in McLean, a member of the McLean Citizen’s Association Youth and Education Committee, and a team manager in the McLean Youth Soccer organization.

John has been a leader in the building industry for more than a decade. His previous management experience with several large corporations is a tremendous asset to Bowers’ clients. He currently manages all Business Operations functions and the Construction Department to make sure Bowers is efficiently run for the benefit of our customers. In addition, John is responsible for all new client meetings. He is the Past President and Chairman of the Board of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), a professional industry organization. He also serves on the NARI National Strategic Planning Committee and was the recipient of the 2002 AND 2007 NARI Image Award, 2003 President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the association, and the 2006 NARI Hall of Fame Award. John is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling with his family.

A long time McLean resident, Peggy wears many hats in the Bowers operation. She is one of the first people you’ll talk to when you call the Bowers office. She cares for many administrative duties that keep our team running at optimal performance, including tracking construction warranties for our clients.

Also a McLean resident, Karla had previously worked for the National Association of Homebuilders. After many years as the office manager at Dolley Madison Preschool, Karla has returned to the building industry. At Bowers, she keeps track of all the billing and collecting functions and supports our clients by keeping all our accounting processes user-friendly.

Evan works directly with the site managers on each of our projects to deliver high quality work, on-time and on-budget. Evan has more than 20 years of construction experience ranging from design, to estimating and project management. His years of experience and proficiency in construction management are essential to the Bowers’ team success. A McLean resident, Evan has been active in local PTA and Citizen Associations. Evan enjoys world-wide travel with his wife and daughter.

Manuela Scarsi, AIA

Manuela has worked in a variety of architectural positions in Rome, Italy; San Diego, California; and in the DC area. Her experiences span from preserving and restoring historical buildings to designing for private residences. She is a high energy designer who excels at diligently working to find the best design solutions for our clients. Manuela is fluent in four languages and enjoys time with her husband and son.

Bill has more than 20 years of experience in the kitchen and bath industry. This experience, combined with his architectural educational background, makes him an excellent resource for our clients. Bill excels at designing unique and beautiful spaces. Bill loves to keep abreast of the latest trends in Kitchens and Baths and he reads industry magazines on the topic religiously. Bill has been part of the Bowers award winning design team for several Nationally Ranked award winning homes.

Gigi has over 20 years experience in the decorating business in the McLean area. A color expert, Gigi also excels at listening to clients to identify the look and feel they want in their home. She can translate customer desires into recommendations of specific products that will help the client achieve the functionality and personality they seek in their rejuvenated home. From the basic to the extraordinary, Gigi helps Bowers clients achieve the finished look that will draw rave reviews. When she is not antiquing, Gigi loves to spend time with her husband, children and grand-children. Gigi was the interior decorator on the Bowers home featured on HGTV.

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