New Virginia Amateur Sports president learning the ropes Gene Marrano December 16, 2016 1 minute read Virginia Amateur Sports President Pete Lampman sent out a farewell note yesterday as he gets set to retire at the end of the year – meanwhile his successor is learning the ropes. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: “Santa Sing-A-Long” finishing up for the seasonNext: Dawgs coach Sam Ftorek on team’s struggles – and Teddy Bears Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026