Sometimes a big solution begins with a single promise to yourself: “I’m going to fix this.” That’s exactly what Amanda Thompson—born in Tahlequah, raised in Broken Arrow, and now CEO of Prime Craftsman Homes—told herself when she saw neighbors priced out of safe housing. Drawing on years in nursing and healthcare marketing, she traded hospital corridors for framing squares and launched a modular-housing company dedicated to giving families homes they can truly afford and proudly own. As a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Amanda carries the values of community, responsibility, and resilience into every home she builds.
Amanda Thompson, CEO & Founder
Broken Arrow’s Bold New Builder
Amanda’s hometown had been watching rents climb and development timelines drag on for far too long. Traditional site-built construction moved at a snail’s pace and cost a fortune—two realities that locked teachers, retirees, and first-time buyers out of the market. So she championed modular building. By fabricating each home in a controlled factory and then assembling it quickly on-site, Prime Craftsman Homes reduces waste, shortens schedules by months, and delivers turn-key houses that meet strict codes and insurance requirements.
Yet for Amanda, “modular” isn’t a trendy buzzword—it’s a pathway to restore dignity. Every completed front porch means one more family stepping into stability instead of uncertainty. Her work is a blend of innovation and cultural values: treating people with respect, making efficient use of materials, and giving back to the community. Her Cherokee heritage doesn’t just inform her identity—it guides her leadership style and her mission.
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Why Modular Matters
Modular construction isn’t simply faster; it’s kinder on pocketbooks and the planet. Factory precision keeps lumber dry and straight, prevents weather delays, and allows tighter quality control at every stage. That efficiency ripples outward: material savings get passed to buyers; tradespeople work year-round indoors instead of pausing for storms; neighborhoods gain brand-new housing stock in weeks, not seasons.
For communities battling labor shortages and ballooning budgets, the method Amanda champions offers a rare trifecta—speed, strength, and savings—without compromising curb appeal. And because the homes are built to be permanent and mortgageable, they’re not just quick fixes—they’re long-term solutions.
From Vision to Reality
Launching a housing startup is never a weekend hobby. Amanda mapped financing, earned TERO certification, assembled a team fluent in everything from off-grid power systems to ADA-compliant design, and forged partnerships with nonprofits tackling homelessness. Her business is Native woman–owned and proudly represents the next generation of indigenous-led innovation—where honoring tradition meets modern problem-solving.
Each foundational inspection, each certificate of occupancy, tells skeptics that purpose and profit can share the same set of blueprints. Her homes, planted on permanent foundations across northeastern Oklahoma, aren’t just structures; they’re milestones that prove a local nurse can reimagine an entire supply chain when compassion outruns convention.
Looking Ahead
The housing crunch is hardly confined to Broken Arrow, and Amanda knows it. With plans for disaster-relief pods, rural starter homes, and pocket-neighborhood infill projects, Prime Craftsman Homes is positioning modular as the go-to tool for municipalities, tribal nations, and housing advocates alike. In Amanda’s mind, every ribbon-cutting is an invitation: build smarter, build faster, build for everyone.
If future builders heed her example, Oklahoma’s modular renaissance might just become a national blueprint for doing good—one factory-finished wall panel at a time.
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