I feel very fortunate to have grown up (and still live) in a place so rich with diversity, and opportunity. I am the youngest of three. Growing up, my parents instilled in us, a great work ethic, respect for others, and a strong faith. People often ask me why I am so happy all the time, and I like to think it’s because of who raised me.
About Tommy Bouch
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My son, Owen is 10 years old, and is in the 5th grade. My wife, Lindsey and I were married last July. She is Kindergarten teacher in Fairfax County. We live in Haymarket, VA. Lindsey and I are expecting a baby girl due in June. We also have a puppy named Millie, who is a Blue Healer / Jack Russell mix. Lots of exciting new changes in our lives 🙂
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have a passion for people. My background is in sales. Being in sales isn’t about just the sale, itself. To me, it’s about understanding someone needs, and being a resource to them, making their lives a little bit easier in the process. I am the VA sales rep for V&F, a family owned and operated office coffee & office supply company serving VA, DC, and MD since 1971. Think of us as the “Grocery store” for offices. My role is creating Coffee, Bevi Sparkling water, Nespresso, and snack programs for offices all over the region. I enjoy setting people up with fun perks at their office. I am also a working musician. I play guitar, and sing for a local country music cover band called “Delta Spur.” It’s a group of five us, and we are like a family. This is the first band I’ve ever been a part of, and this year marks 10 years that we have been together. We perform all over Northern Virginia, both public, and private events. I feel very fortunate to be able to do something I truly love, as a profession.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Just to be kind to others. There are so many great sayings that stick with me, like “Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” When you can, go out of your way to help someone. The smallest gesture can make someone’s day.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In five years, I hope to make the transition to sales management. To take everything I have learned through experience, and lead others.
Tommy Bouch & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Any one of the “Great American Restaurants” in this area.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I am native to Northern Virginia, being born in Fairfax Hospital, and raised in Burke. I moved to Haymarket in 2021
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Myron Prosser
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
I would have to say Anita’s. We are so lucky to have them right here in Northern Virginia. They have been here for as long as I can remember, and their breakfast burritos are amazing!!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Over the last 15-20 years, I am not sure another area of Northern VA has grown quite like Gainesville/Haymarket.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Chris Stapleton. Craftworx. To learn a few pointers on song writing.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Yellowstone
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I failed guitar class in middle school. I am also related to William Dennison, who served as U.S. Postmaster General in Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Sam Hardman’s beard
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My brother, Joe. A great hard working, family man, who I’ve always looked up to.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Live, laugh, love