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Building Communities. Transforming Families. 35+ Years.

"I grew up in Section 8 housing. I know that if your home life is unstable, everything in your life is going to be unstable. I've dedicated my life to affordable housing, and all of its issues."

Dr. Troy Nash, CEO and Co-Founder

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1995

Where It All Began

Brothers Turn Dream Into Determination

1995

At age 25, Troy Nash converted his mother's small house into a classroom, bought used textbooks from the local thrift store, and tutored his three older brothers, helping them enroll in college for the first time. His mother earned her GED at 55, and was posthumously awarded a Bachelor's degree by UMKC in 2003. This story of family transformation became the blueprint for everything The Nash Group builds today.

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35+ Years of Experience

Fighting for Our Communities

From Kansas City's urban core to rural Missouri

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39th & Prospect: Ground Zero

"As goes the core, so goes the rest of the city. You cannot run; you cannot hide. We want to create an environment to unleash these people's creative capacity."

Councilman Troy Nash, KC Business Journal, 2000

  • Nash Targets Ground Zero of Blight 2000
  • Community Leaders Take Stand at 39th & Prospect 2000
  • Killings Spur New Spending for Prospect 2004
  • Oasis in a Food Desert Finally Has Groundbreaking 2013
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Rural Missouri Development

"Having spent time in Saline, Ray, and Lafayette counties, I have come to appreciate more fully the challenges facing rural communities."

Dr. Troy Nash, Missouri Life Magazine

  • Q&A With Real Estate Developer Dr. Troy Nash 2020
  • Marshall Food Pantry Receives Funds from KC Businesspeople 2013
  • MSDC Played Key Role in Courting New Implement Dealer 2013
Major Platforms

National Features

Featured on major national platforms and publications

01 TV One

NewsOne Now with Roland Martin

March 21, 2016

Dr. Nash joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss business opportunities between African Americans and Cuba, alongside Tom Joyner and Dr. Julianne Malveaux.

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02 Black Enterprise

5 Starter Steps to Seize Business Opportunities in Cuba

March 2016

Expert insights on positioning for international business opportunities and building strategic partnerships across borders.

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03 Black Enterprise

8 Tips to Accelerate Your Climb Up the Corporate Ladder

February 2015

Career advice from Dr. Nash on breaking barriers and achieving executive success in corporate America.

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Video Spotlight

Man on a Mission: Salvation Army

KSHB 41 News • 2019

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Latest News

Recent Coverage

The latest news and features

2025

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2025 Startland News

Troy Nash Grew Up in Public Housing; Now He's Leading Real Estate Innovation at UMKC

Named director of the Lewis White Real Estate Center at UMKC, bringing decades of experience in public-private partnerships.

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2024

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2024 KSHB 41 News TV

New Project in KC's Beacon Hill Looks to Provide Affordable Housing

The Mabion groundbreaking: 57 new modern-styled apartments bringing affordable housing to Kansas City's Beacon Hill neighborhood.

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2024 Brown University

Student Spotlight: Championing Affordable Housing

Brown University School of Public Health highlights Dr. Nash's work connecting public health and affordable housing development.

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2023

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2023 The CALL Paper

Dad Knows Best

Feature on Arielle Nash and the father-daughter dynamic driving The Nash Group's affordable housing mission.

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2023 Fox 4 News TV

KCATA Approves Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing

Two transformative affordable housing developments approved, Promise Place and The Mabion.

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2023 Mass Transit Magazine

KCATA Board of Commissioners Approves Three Affordable Multi-Family Housing Developments

National coverage of transit-oriented community developments serving tenants at 30-60% of median family income.

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2023 What's Up Kansas City

Interview with Nash Group Owners Troy and Arielle Nash

Father-daughter duo discusses their affordable housing mission and projects in Kansas City and St. Louis, and pursuing projects in Florida and Washington, D.C.

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2022

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2022 SAVOY Magazine Feature

The Nash Group: A Higher Calling

In-depth profile on The Nash Group's mission, from Dr. Nash's humble beginnings to building a 100% minority-owned affordable housing firm.

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2022 USC Price School

Air Force Veteran Increases Affordable Housing in the Heartland

USC Online highlights Dr. Nash's journey from military service to becoming a leader in affordable housing development.

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2022 Ingram's Magazine

20 in Their Twenties: Arielle Nash

Arielle Nash recognized among Kansas City's most promising young business leaders shaping the future.

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Recognition

Awards, Recognition & Service

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Public Health Impact Award

Brown University School of Public Health

2025

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Defying the Odds Alumni Award

University of Missouri-Kansas City

2017

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100 Most Influential Kansas Citians

Kansas City Globe

2015

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50 Missourians You Should Know

Ingram's Magazine

2015

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Board of Directors

2015

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