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 Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0