Technology Council chief looks back at first year Gene Marrano September 4, 2015 1 minute read Jonathon Witt has been on the job one year as President and C-E-O of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council … during that time he’s learned that collaboration is key … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Science Festival set to returnNext: Buckeyes, Hokies will both honor WDBJ-7 victims Related Stories 4 minutes read City of Salem officials react to Yokohama Tire imminent closure announcement at Salem plant, with 392 layoffs announced Ian Price January 16, 2026 0 2 minutes read Science Museum forced out of Center in the Square, sources say, raising questions about city funding Ian Price January 16, 2026 0 1 minute read Restaurant Week is back through January 25th all over downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano January 16, 2026 0