Scott McDowell joins the Aerlume team as General Manager, marking a homecoming after a decade away.

With deep ties to the team, including his wife, Andrea, who works at sister property El Gaucho, Scott feels a strong connection to the group’s culture. Scott started his career at Salty’s, where he built enduring relationships and honed his management skills. He spent time as the wine/spirits captain at both El Gaucho Tacoma and Seattle. After holding various GM positions in the city, including at JaKs Grill in West Seattle, Scott is excited to return to Fire & Vine, where many of his friends and mentors work.

Born in Sacramento, California, he grew up in Kent, WA, and later moved to Vancouver, WA, where he graduated from Evergreen High School in 1996. He eventually returned to the Seattle area in 2000, though his family now mostly resides in Boise, ID.

He is a big sports fan, fantasy sports player, and a watch collector – he enjoys pairing a different watch to match his outfit daily.  Scott is celebrated for his positivity, enthusiasm, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Family is incredibly important to him, and he shares a close bond with his three younger sisters, mother, and father. He and Andrea have been married for six years and share their home with two cats, Logan and Archie.