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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Last Wason Center survey shows Spanberger maintaining sizable lead over Earle-Sears for Governor; Lt. Governor, AG races very close Gene Marrano October 27, 2025 1 min read Halloween Festival builds community Denise Membreno October 27, 2025 1 min read Goodwill says shop their thrift stores for last minute Halloween costumes – or any time of year Gene Marrano October 27, 2025