Technology Council chief looks back at first year Gene Marrano September 4, 2015 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Science Festival set to returnNext: Buckeyes, Hokies will both honor WDBJ-7 victims Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025