Timeline of Arrow Homes

May 18, 1970

Creation

Arrow Homes, originally operating as Tom Bowman Inc, was incorporated.
June 12, 1970

Family

The third generation of the family began working at Arrow Homes
May 20, 1977

New Facility

Tom Bowman Inc purchased the land that our office is on and built the first building on this site.
February 1, 1978

Chicken Coop

In February of 1978 we started panelizing our walls. This means that we do not build our walls on-site, we build them in a weather-tight facility. The first place we started building these walls was in the family chicken coop!
March 1, 1978

Arrow Homes Namesake

Officially became Arrow Homes.
January 1, 1997

Another Generation

The fourth generation of the family began working at Arrow Homes
January 1, 2004

Still in the Family

The second generation of the family purchased Arrow Homes. Arrow Homes is now owned by Dannette Utecht and Tammy Gandolfi, the daughters of Tom and Leslie Bowman. We are operated by Tammy Gandolfi and Dean Utecht, son-in-law of Tom and Leslie.
May 6, 2024

Present Day

Arrow Homes is still operating out of the same facilities where it all began.

What Makes Arrow Homes Special?

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100% Female Owned

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One of the first employers in Northern Michigan to provide Childcare

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On-Site Lumber Yard

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NAHB Certified in Aging in Place and Green Building.

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Andersen Certified Personnel on Staff

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Professional Engineer Certified in the State of Michigan

Community Involvement

Arrow Homes is proud to sponsor and support many different community efforts around Northern Michigan. We proudly sponsor local groups and charities because we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back. Supporting these organizations allows us to strengthen the social fabric of our local area, create positive change, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who need it most. By investing in our community’s well-being, we foster a sense of unity and demonstrate our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen, dedicated to making the world a better place, one local initiative at a time.