Wayne Roberts
Founder
Wayne joined Nationwide Insurance corporate in 1979 upon graduation from the University of Florida. Four years later he opened Roberts Insurance with his wife Karen. Since then he has been an active community partner serving in many capacities including boards for the Venice Area Chamber, United Way, Big Brothers, Big Sisters. He has been a coach and continues to sponsor little league teams, coached YMCA baskeball, T-ball, and is a charter member of the Diamond Boosters. Wayne is a long standing member of the Sertoma Club of Venice.
Blake Roberts
Vice President
Blake, a native Floridian, grew up in Venice. A Venice High School graduate, Blake attended Florida State University where he earned dual degrees in Risk Management/Insurance and Real Estate. Blake worked with Bankers Insurance Company in St Petersburg before returning to Venice and joining the family business in 2010. Outside of work, Blake loves to travel with his wife Lauren, is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his family. Blake is active in Business Network International (BNI) and previously sat on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast for 7 years.
Our Valuable Team Members
Danny Nichols
Associate Agent
Danny and his wife, Judy, moved to the Venice area in 1989 and have three children. He joined the Roberts team in 2002 as an Associate Agent. Danny specializes in Personal Lines as well as Commerical insurance. He is very active with the Venice Little League where he coaches the Senior Division. He enjoys helping the Venice High School athletic programs with various Booster programs to help fund their activities.
Matt Britton
Associate Agent
Matt is one of our true locals, born and raised here in Venice. A 2001 Venice High graduate, Matt received a scholarship to attend and play football at Hillsdale College(MI), earning a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Marketing/Management. After graduation, Matt returned to Venice and joined Roberts Insurance Group in 2006. He met his wife Nicole in 2008 and they have 4 bright and beautiful children. In addition they have been proudly fostering since 2020.
He is a member and past President of the Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club, current President of Family Promise of South Sarasota County (2023) and serves on the Board for Rotary Futures. He enjoys cooking for his family, golfing and has coached youth football for 15 years.
Tara Valentino
Associate Agent
Tara specializes in commercial insurance and has been with the Roberts insurance group since 1994. She is a graduate of Venice High and lives in North Port with her two children. Tara is involved in her local BNI chapter and previously served previously as Vice President and Education Coordinator. She also assists the Roberts Insurance Group with its many charitable activities in the Venice area.
Associate Agent
Brent originally hails from Frankenmuth, Michigan. He and his wife moved to Florida in 2015. Along with his wife Amanda, Brent has two beautiful daughters Ophelia & Cienna & resides in North Port. He has a Bachelors degree from Central Michigan University in Business Administration. He has worked in the insurance industry for over 15 years in both Michigan & Florida & specializes in personal lines insurance. Outside of work he is an avid daily fantasy sports player on Draftkings & a family man.
Associate Agent
Carina joined Roberts Insurance Group in 2020 and specializes in commercial insurance after serving for nearly a decade in the local financial and commercial construction industries. She grew up in Venice, raising her children in Venice and its surrounding communities. Carina is actively involved in Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, North Port Area Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Real Estate Alliance, and National Kidney Foundation. She serves on the Ambassador Committee for The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, the Events Committee for GCBX, and the Leadership Team for BNI Core Connections. Carina is excited to be part of the well-established team at Roberts Insurance Group and their accomplished reputation for serving our community.
Associate Agent
Shannon has been working in the insurance industry for more than three decades. Shannon started her career as a Personal Lines Agent but after many years of perfecting her knowledge, she transitioned to an outstanding Commercial Lines Agent. Shannon is a local graduate and resident of Venice. She is the proud mother of three successful, grown children. Shannon enjoys being involved in the local community and represents Roberts Insurance Group by volunteering at many charitable events throughout the year.
