Rock Branch Mechanical, Inc., is pleased to announce the winner of their Logo Design Contest - Nick Mead of Scott Depot. Nick is a first year student enrolled in the Graphic Design program at the Putnam Career & Technical. The company has never had a logo and felt it was time for a change to something that was recognizable to their clients and customers as being “Rock Branch Mechanical”.

Rock Branch Mechanical began business in 1947 as St. Albans Metal Works, Inc., installing heating and cooling equipment for people in the Kanawha Valley.  Rock Branch Mechanical, Inc. began operating in the early 1980s as a service oriented entity. The two companies merged in the late 1980s to become more efficient and cognizant of the needs of the residents and businesses who had become our customers, not only in the Kanawha Valley but around West Virginia and surrounding states.  James B. Clark is the current president.

“The Design Contests are usually reserved for 2^nd year students (the more advanced class), but this year the first year students have been able to participate in quite a few design contest and have even won a couple. They have really shown a lot of talent. I’m really proud of them.” Jennifer Bayless, Graphic Design Instructor at Putnam Career & Technical Center.

“We feel that we have an obligation to help the communities in the area grow. With that in mind, we asked the Graphic Design Class at PCTC to design our new logo,” stated Brandon Clark Corporate Secretary, “ …it was a tough choice all of the students did a great job.  However, Nick’s design grabbed the attention of the Engineers in our corporation.  It represents the building and design side of business,” he said.

The competition was open to design students enrolled in the program. Mead received a $500 scholarship for his winning design. Nick is the son of Laurie and David Fisher of Scott Depot.  Nick is a Junior at Winfield High School.