For more than 165 years, the Roberts family has helped shape Amherst’s built environment. Today, The Roberts Group continues that legacy through strategic development, longterm investment, and a commitment to strengthening the region’s housing and commercial landscape.
Barry Roberts has led the company’s work for over five decades. After graduating in 1968 and gaining extensive field experience in construction, he began building homes, commercial spaces, and major renovations throughout the Pioneer Valley. Over time, he expanded into largerscale development and real estate investment, establishing The Roberts Group as one of the region’s most active and influential firms.
From 2019 through 2025, The Roberts Group completed a series of significant developments across Amherst and surrounding communities, including East Street Commons, Center School Condominiums, 180 Fearing Street, One University Drive South, 70 University Drive, and a fivestory residential building in the center of Amherst. These projects reflect the company’s consistent ability to deliver highquality, highimpact developments.
Today, the company manages a substantial residential portfolio and a diverse range of commercial tenants across Amherst, Hadley, and Hatfield. The Roberts Group continues to focus on mixeduse and commercial projects that support longterm regional growth.
Looking Ahead
This year, The Roberts Group begins its next major development:
5 University Drive — a six-story, 170,000 sq. ft. residential building at the entrance to UMass, featuring 102 units and 12,000 sq. ft. of commercial space
We have an ambitious pipeline of new developments underway, with several major projects to be announced soon.
Our Team
Barry Roberts
Principal
Barry Roberts comes from a family whose work has shaped the Amherst area for generations. He founded Roberts Builders, Inc. in 1972, establishing the foundation for what has grown into one of the most substantial and respected real estate portfolios in Western Massachusetts. What began with small remodeling projects and single-family homes has evolved into a broad, diverse portfolio that has made Barry one of the region’s most sought-after developers.
Across his career, Barry has earned a reputation for vision, discipline, and a humble, collaborative approach. His ability to identify opportunity, guide complex projects, and maintain longstanding community relationships has positioned him as a central figure in the Valley’s continued growth. He remains active on numerous local boards, contributing his experience to civic, business, and community initiatives.
Barry holds a Massachusetts Real Estate Broker License and an Unrestricted Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL), credentials that support his comprehensive understanding of development, construction, and property management.
Family remains an important part of Barry’s life and work. He has two children and is now proud to see his grandchildren involved in the next generation of The Roberts Group. Outside of development, Barry is an avid draft horse enthusiast. He helped establish Muddy Brook Farm with his daughter and continues to keep his teams at his farm off Bay Road, where he has shared his life for more than two decades with his partner, Sandy Renaud.
The Roberts Group represents the continuation of Barry’s lifelong commitment to thoughtful development and community impact.
Gail Flood
Director of Residential Leasing & Construction Project Management
Gail Flood has been an integral member of the Roberts Group for many years. She oversees the company’s residential portfolio and is recognized for her strengths in project budgeting, project management, and quality control. From initial concept through final occupancy, Gail remains closely involved in each phase of development to ensure projects meet the firm’s standards for performance and execution.
Before joining the Roberts Group, Gail served as Senior Vice President at Yankee Candle, where she contributed to the company’s expansion from a single factory store to more than 300 locations nationwide in under a decade. Her attention to detail, strong professional relationships, and deep experience with complex budgets consistently support the successful delivery of Roberts Group projects—on time, on budget, and fully leased at opening.
Gail is a Licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Agent and holds an Unrestricted Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL), complementing her hands-on approach and practical understanding of the building process.
Tom Reidy
Counsel
My legal practice is devoted to helping clients who seek to develop, redevelop, or use their land. I have worked successfully with clients across the Commonwealth in various permitting contexts and land litigation matters, working with zoning boards of appeal, select boards, city councils, planning departments, and conservation commissions, as well as counseling municipalities on land use, planning, and zoning. I also focus on complex residential and commercial real estate transactions including contract and lease negotiations; agricultural and conservation easements and restrictions; affordable housing development and regulatory agreements; food and beverage licensing; and condominium formation, operation, and financing. This specialized knowledge and experience allows me to accomplish client objectives efficiently while also ensuring that every detail is properly addressed.
Sharon Roberts
Office Manager
Sharon has dedicated more than 40 years to construction management, office operations, and residential and commercial leasing. Her experience spans every aspect of day-to-day organizational oversight, and she is widely regarded as the steady center of the Roberts Group offices.
Carey O’Brien
Senior Leasing Coordinator
Carey brings a diverse and valuable skill set to her role as Leasing Coordinator at The Roberts Group. Her strong organizational abilities, creative problem-solving, and natural rapport with people make her an exceptional asset to both clients and colleagues.
Before joining The Roberts Group, Carey served as a District Manager for Yankee Candle Company, where she oversaw operations for 18 retail locations. In addition to her corporate leadership experience, she successfully launched and managed two home-based businesses while raising her young daughter—demonstrating her drive, adaptability, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Carey’s commitment to efficiency, her proactive approach to tackling complex tasks, and her positive, solutions-focused mindset make her an integral part of our team. She also contributes her project management expertise whenever needed, further strengthening our internal operations.
She resides in Hatfield along the Mill River with her husband and daughter.
Stephanie Pitittieri
Leasing & Operations Coordinator at The Residences
Stephanie brings more than two decades of professional expertise to her role in The Roberts Group’s Residential Leasing Department. During her 20-year tenure at Yankee Candle, she led product forecasting—a position that demanded precision, analytical strength, and the ability to anticipate needs well in advance. That background translates seamlessly into her work in leasing, where her meticulous attention to detail, keen observational skills, and strong organizational instincts elevate the experience for both residents and colleagues.
Her approach to customer service is warm, thoughtful, and consistently reliable. Stephanie is known for listening closely, responding promptly, and ensuring that every interaction feels supported and well-managed. She brings a steady, solutions-oriented presence to the office, contributing to a smooth and professional leasing environment.
Members
Kathy Roberts
Member
Kathy is the Director and Owner of Muddy Brook Farms Equestrian Center, where she has established herself as a highly respected leader in the equestrian community. Known for her deep knowledge of horsemanship and her ability to develop strong, competitive teams, she has earned a reputation for excellence that extends well beyond her own facility.
In addition to her accomplishments in the equestrian world, Kathy has spent many years collaborating with Barry on various aspects of The Roberts Group’s property portfolio. Her reliability, strong work ethic, and practical insight make her a trusted partner whenever her support is needed.
Kathy’s combination of expertise, integrity, and willingness to step in when it matters most makes her an invaluable presence in every setting, she’s part of.
Kenneth L. Roberts
Member
Kenneth L. Roberts resides in Saint Paul Minnesota with his lovely wife Jackie and their beloved Yorkie Elliot. He is currently the Chief Clinical Officer for the NUWAY Alliance non-profit program in Minneapolis, MN and has worked for over 15 years as a clinician, clinical supervisor, and administrator in various levels of co-occurring care treating substance use and mental health disorders. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a master’s degree in professional studies he also serves as an adjunct faculty member to both the University of Minnesota and Metro State University. Mr. Roberts is on-track to complete doctoral study in behavioral health at the Cummings Graduate Institute (CGI) in 2025 and hopes to use his education and experience serving the Amherst community soon.