About Us

Jason Nocher: Broker/Owner

Many years of Real Estate experience and as a leading Broker in Berkshire County for the past 2 years Jason and his wife Jennifer opened Nocher Realty in 2018.

Before opening his own agency he was a top seller in a large local Agency. Jason understands Real Estate is not simply an investment but a sense of security and accomplishment for most home owners. When you work with Jason you will build a lasting relationship.

Jason enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 daughters, hiking, camping, & fishing. Enjoys overseeing his own real estate investments, carpentry and rehabbing distressed property.

Jason Cell: 413-441-9761

Jason Email: Jasonnocher1@gmail.com

Maureen Kirby: Associate Broker

Maureen is dedicated to assisting her clients with the most important investment of their lives. She is well respected for her service driven approach and prompt communication. Maureen possesses a natural ability to connect with buyers and sellers alike and help relieve some of the pressures and stress of buying or selling a home. She has an incredible work ethic and is trustworthy, honest and straightforward.

Maureen looks forward to helping you with all your real estate needs!

Maureen Cell: 413-822-4105

Maureen Email: maureenkirby70@gmail.com

Jim Thurston: Sales Associate

Jim Thurston brings his 25 years of experience from a business development perspective in specialty finance as a lender and a developer of recreational, residential and commercial real estate. During his career in finance he traveled across the country developing strategic business relationships with countless small companies. Throughout Jim learned that it’s not just about getting a deal done and moving on to the next transaction, but it’s about building a long-term relationship which in turn increases current and new business alike.

Jim understands that buying and selling real estate can be stressful. He will work hard to lower your stress level and make your experience as pleasurable as possible. He will accomplish this through constant communication, and by being accessible whenever you need him.

When Jim is not helping clients, he enjoys fishing, hiking, cooking and happy hour, not particularly in that order. He has a passion for cooking, grilling and creating new dishes to share with family and friends.

Jim Cell: 413-329-4780

Jim Email: jathursty@gmail.com

Jeff King: Sales Associate

As a licensed real estate agent in Massachusetts since 2006 and member of the National Association of Realtors, Jeff truly enjoys bringing buyers and sellers together and helping his clients navigate through the process.

Throughout his 20-year career in marketing, sales and business development, Jeff has approached each client relationship with a commitment to integrity, professionalism and exceptional customer service. And with his extensive experience in real estate development as both a lender and a developer of residential and commercial properties, he values the uniqueness of each transaction and enjoys developing a customized strategy to meet or exceed his client’s goals and expectations.

Born and raised in Pittsfield, Jeff has been a resident of Adams for the past 24 years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Finance from the University of Miami and is a partner with J Crew Properties LLC, a local real estate investment company.

Jeff Cell: 413-281-3562

Jeff Email: jking.nr@gmail.com

Heather King: Sales Associate

Born and raised in the Berkshires with strong family ties to the community, Heather has taken 20+ years of working with patients in the healthcare industry and is applying those interpersonal skills in real estate. Her compassion for helping people translates well as a realtor, where she truly enjoys working closely with her clients and guiding them through the buying or selling process. Heather believes that building strong relationships through communication and accessibility is the key to success in the real estate business. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, Heather’s vast knowledge of the area and strong community connections makes her a valuable partner for your real estate needs.

Heather is a member of the McCann Tech High School Advisory Board. She lives in Adams with her husband Jeff and their three daughters. Heather enjoys spending time with her family and friends and traveling.

Heather Cell: 413-346-8902

Heather Email: hkingnocherrealty@gmail.com

Kelley Taylor: Sales Associate

Kelley Taylor exemplifies commitment, hard work and attention to detail throughout your entire real estate transaction. A lifelong resident of Berkshire County she has always been interested in real estate. From a customer’s prospective she found out firsthand the value of a good agent through the process of buying and selling four of her own homes. Kelley has spent most of her adult life in some form of health care. A caring and compassionate person, she is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Licensed Massage Therapist. Helping people is something that comes naturally to her. Whether buying or selling Kelley will guide you through the entire process. Commit to her and she will commit to you! State licensed Associate since 2014.

Kelley Cell: 413-822-1110

Kelley Email: kelleytaylor.nocherrealty@gmail.com

Michelle Picard: Sales Associate

Michelle is a Berkshire County native whom has a great deal of passion for the Berkshires and what it has to offer. Michelle has a great passion for design, architecture and is a great problem solver, she loves to walk into a home and see the beauty and individuality each home has to offer so she decided to put that to work in 2017 in real estate and became a member of Berkshire Board of REALTORS®. She is also employed with Williams College in the Music Dept. and has since 1999.

When Michelle is not helping her clients she loves DYI projects and also loves to take advantage of the beautiful outdoors whether it be hiking, snowshoeing, golfing or kayaking. She is hard-working, reliable, trustworthy and is very excited to work with you whether you are buying or selling while making your dreams come true and building a lifelong friendship, so don’t hesitate to give her a call!

Michelle Cell: 413-207-1204

Michelle Email: mpicard.nr@gmail.com

Shelley Cozzaglio: Sales Associate

You can trust that Shelley is up to date on the most recent property buying and selling information. Shelley was born and raised in the Berkshires, and loves everything that the community has to offer. She realizes that a major part of being a successful agent is creating positive and

meaningful relationships with her clients.

When She is not helping clients and customers, you can find her building relationships with her students at Hoosac Valley Middle School.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, and being an active member of her community. She looks forward to working with you on your future home buying and selling endeavors!

Shelley Cell: 413-770-9571

Shelley Email: Shelleyann.nr@gmail.com

Tim Johnson: Sales Associate

Born and raised in Berkshire County, Tim Johnson is steeped in Massachusetts history, starting with his grandfather who was State Representative for 17 yrs. After traveling the country from East to West coast, Tim settled in the hills of Berkshire County with his family in Pittsfield. He is a dedicated, hard worker, with excellent work ethic. Very approachable with a no pressure character who add laughter and a smile seamlessly. Tim is a well- respected resident of the County, having networked with many people in his six years as an insurance counselor, as well operating his own landscaping company which recently turned into a niche hobby. Tim is eager to facilitate all of your real estate needs and looks forward to meeting you!

Tim Cell: 413-841-5167

Tim Email: tjohnsonrealtor2020@gmail.com

Matt Pennell: Sales Associate

Matt brings a fresh energy to the beloved Berkshires where he was born and raised. You can be sure to find him in the community, whether it be volunteering, supporting the LGBTQ community, or planning and attending local events! He has also been a part of Berkshire County ARC for seven years, assisting in supporting individuals in our community with developmental disabilities.

After buying and selling a few homes of his own, he fell in love with real estate. Both a dreamer and a doer, Matt is inspired to help you, whether it be to find your first or forever dream home! Matt has creative energy, passion and drive to make the home buying process exciting, simple, and memorable.

Although Matt has a passion for traveling, he believes there is nothing better than experiencing the change of all four seasons in your own backyard right here in the Berkshires.

Matt Cell: 413-441-7179

Matt Email: mpennell13@gmail.com

Derek Strzepa: Sales Associate

Derek was born and raised in the beautiful city of Pittsfield. Licensed as an agent since 2011 and a local Landlord since 2014 Derek enjoys all aspects of the real estate business. A skilled negotiator from his years as purchasing agent for a local machine shop Derek understands the importance of long term client relationships. Whether you are buying or selling, first-time homebuyer or experienced multi-family investor Derek will work hard to achieve your goals. Derek is a great listener and understands that every client has unique wants and needs. Derek is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of MCLA with a B.S. in Accounting.

When Derek is not helping clients, he enjoys working on his own investment properties and enjoying all the outdoor recreation the Berkshires has to offer. Derek is an avid snowboarder and enjoys hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and frequenting all the amazing restaurants in the area.

Derek's Cell: 413-344-0510

Derek's Email: Derek.Strzepa@gmail.com

Lisa Kirchner: Sales Associate

Originally from upstate New York, Lisa has called the Berkshires home for the last 25 years. She is respected for her strong work ethic, organizational skills, trustworthiness, and prompt attention to details. Lisa has a BA in Communications from the State University College at Cortland. She understands that constant communication will relieve the pressures of buying or selling a home and make your real estate transactions as smooth as possible. Lisa has extensive experience in graphic design, marketing, and printing. She volunteered for nearly a decade with the Kittredge Elementary Parent Teacher Organization and held various positions on the Board throughout her tenure. She is a volunteer for the Wahconah High School baseball team and various other baseball leagues in Dalton. When not assisting clients, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, crafting, and watching her sons play baseball.

Lisa's Cell: 413-281-6804

Lisa's Email: lisakirchner.re@gmail.com

Sara Bresett: Sales Associate

Being born and raised in Adams, Sara now takes pride in raising her family in Berkshire County. A hardworking mother of two, Sara loves helping others in any way she can, including helping them find their dream home. Newer to the real estate world, Sara applies great communication skills to help all her clients through their real estate adventures.

When Sara isn’t helping her clients, she spends time helping pediatric patients receive dental care as a dental hygienist in the Pittsfield area. Sara enjoys staying active, hiking and walking with her Labrador retriever, and spending time with her two daughters and husband Michael.

Sara’s always willing to go the extra mile for her clients and can’t wait to hear from you!

Sara's Cell: 413-884-5368

Sara's Email: sarbresett@gmail.com

Hannah Haven: Sales Associate

Having lived in the Berkshires her whole life, Hannah has a love for the beauty and opportunities the county has to offer. With a background in interior design and property management, Hannah is well equipped to help find you the perfect, functional space to call home. She understands this is one of the most important investments of her clients' lives and is excited to help make their dreams a reality. She is reliable, trustworthy, attentive and determined! When she's not hard at work helping her clients she is spending all of her time enjoying life and creating memories with her husband and daughter. She can't wait to work with you!

Hannah's Cell: 413-446-2434

Hannah's Email: hannahnhaven@gmail.com

Stacy Hebb: Sales Associate

As a Berkshire County native, Stacy has always had a passion for real estate, and has been involved with real estate in some form or another, from architecture, remodeling, building and development, to leases and vacation rentals. She left the Berkshires for college, and after graduating with a degree in Medical Technology from the University of South Florida, she remained in the Tampa Bay area where she invested in multifamily, commercial, and rental homes. Stacy loves seeing the potential a property may have and how putting in sweat equity can make a substantial improvement. During her time spent in Florida, she helped her husband start and grow their architectural business. As the business and family grew in Florida, they both realized how much they missed the charm of New England, the four seasons, and of course their large family and childhood friends. In 2005, they sold their real estate holdings in Florida and moved their family back to the Berkshires.

Stacy became the Clinical Laboratory Operations Manager for Berkshire Medical Center. As the manager, she was a key negotiator for large instrumentation and reagent supply contracts for the laboratory. She left her career in healthcare to pursue her passion for real estate and help others pursue theirs. Stacy recently received her certification as a Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) from the National Association of Realtors.

Stacy's Cell: 727-510-0678

Stacy's Email: stacyhebb.nr@gmail.com

Cory Evangelisto: Associate Broker

As a Berkshire County native, Cory began his real estate career in 2010 by purchasing properties and rehabbing them. Shortly after, he obtained his real estate license in 2013 and focused on teaching his clients the value of owning a home and investing in real estate. In 2016, he obtained his brokers license to help further his knowledge and dedication to this career. Throughout the years, he has made it his goal to assist clients with buying and selling by being honest and providing knowledge and expertise to compete in any real estate market. As well as making sure his clients understand the financial aspects of owning and investing in real estate. With 10+ years of diverse real estate experiences and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts. He has helped countless clients purchase homes and investment properties. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or learn about investment properties, reach out today to see how his knowledge and passion for real estate can help you achieve your goals!

Cory's Cell: 413-358-3056

Cory's Email: cevangelisto18@gmail.com