Roanoke County names new Administrator Gene Marrano November 19, 2014 1 minute read Thomas Gates- Roanoke County Thomas C. Gates, a deputy city manager and Chief of Staff for the City of Alexandria, VA, as been named as Roanoke County’s new County Administrator. Board of Supervisors chairman Joe McNamara made the announcement a short time ago: Share: Post navigation Previous: Hotel promised for South Peak will finally open tomorrowNext: New Roanoke County administrator talks about taking the job Related Stories Twisted Track Brewpub to host free speed dating event Ian Price February 10, 2026 0 RIDE launched to provide regular 24/7 transportation for Roanoke’s homeless population Gene Marrano February 9, 2026 0 PETA applauds dozens of animal cruelty indictments against Natural Bridge Zoo owners, staff Web Staff February 9, 2026 0