New United Way President/CEO is homegrown Gene Marrano January 10, 2020 1 minute read A self-described “social change advocate” and a veteran of the non-profit world – here and abroad for more than 20 years – has paid her dues and is now the President and CEO for United Way of Roanoke Valley. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner on home and home series next two weekendsNext: Dawgs home tonight, JMU plays for title tomorrow Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026