From Forensics to HVAC — How Logan Found His Career Fit

How many times have you heard the phrase “COVID changed everything”? For Logan Brookover, it truly did.

A 2020 graduate of Williamstown High School, Logan had dreamed of a career in forensics for as long as he could remember. That fall—right in the middle of the pandemic—he began his college journey. But with campuses locked down, his “college experience” became nothing but online classes. The dream career start he imagined just wasn’t there.

Frustrated, Logan left school and took a job he knew wasn’t a long-term fit. After a year, he was ready for a change. He turned to someone who knew careers—his grandfather, Sam Brookover, a retired HVAC/R professional and instructor at The Washington County Career Center’s Adult Technical Training. Sam encouraged Logan to tour the school and see what it had to offer.

Logan had tagged along with his grandpa on HVAC service calls before, but never seriously considered it as a career. During his tour, something clicked. He decided to give HVAC a try.

Under the instruction of Craig Hellinger, Logan dove into the fundamentals—learning in the classroom and applying those skills in the lab. “Craig is a great teacher—down to earth and explains things in a way you understand,” Logan says. The 12-month program was intense, but it gave him the solid foundation he needed. Once he began working in the field, he saw all that hard work pay off.

Today, Logan works in residential HVAC at Morrison Inc. in Marietta, OH—and he loves it. His favorite part? No two days are alike. “I enjoy going to new places, meeting new people, and never knowing exactly what I’ll run into,” he says. “I’m learning something new every day, and I love the satisfaction of helping others.”

Morrison Inc. has also given Logan the stability he values—good benefits, a steady career path, and the opportunity to grow. Now married to his wife, Gretchen, and a homeowner, Logan appreciates being in a career where hard work pays off.

When asked what advice he would give to young people exploring their options, Logan says:

“Pick something you enjoy and can see yourself doing every day. It can be hard at times, but the rewards are what matter.”

For more information on The Washington County Career Center, contact 1.800.3648.3695 or visit thecareercenter.net.  The WCCC is located at 21740 St. Rt. 676, Marietta, OH.