Roanoke County names new Administrator Gene Marrano November 19, 2014 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Hotel promised for South Peak will finally open tomorrowNext: New Roanoke County administrator talks about taking the job Related Stories 1 min read Skills USA Virginia annual demos and competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano April 4, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest Clark Palmer April 4, 2025 1 min read The Salem Red Sox season opener is tonight Denise Membreno April 4, 2025