Classic Carpet Becomes Comanche-Owned Business

In early April, Timothy Johnson, a majority owner of Classic Carpet, held a grand opening in Lawton, Oklahoma.

“Man, it was a happening thing,” he said. “We had jump houses, 360 Booth, we had performers, and we had several different tribes show up. The Cheyenne Arapaho tribes, the Kiowa tribe, and, of course, the Comanche tribe showed up. So, it was a very, very good event.”

Johnson is in partnership with his sister, Shawna Garcia and recently purchased the company from a previous owner.

“So Classic Carpet has been a part of Lawton for over 20 years,” he said. “It has had two previous owners, and I worked with the previous owner…Ethan Wyatt, and he gave me the opportunity to buy the business. He was a little overstretched, and he approached me and asked me if I was interested in buying it, and I was. And my construction company, Johnson and Sons, put me in position to buy this property.”

Johnson said the company is a staple of Lawton.

“Classic Carpet has been here for so long, and it's a staple of Lawton, and to have an opportunity to keep something like that afloat and keep it part of the community is very important to me,” he said. “And also, as a Native American entrepreneur, you know, it was a great opportunity for me to further my portfolio.”

The company provides several flooring options, granite countertops and cabinets.

Johnson said he wants to set an example for his children.

“And for other family members who choose to follow in the footprints that I'm putting out as far as entrepreneurship and Native American entrepreneurship,” he said. “I believe that a lot of other members out there are well and capable of running their own businesses and should be running their own business. And I hope to inspire future generations to run their own business.”

Johnson’s oldest sons work for him at his construction company, Johnson and Sons.

Classic Carpets is located at 1302 SW Sheridan Road and can be reached at 580-354-9966.