Troy Nash Grew Up in Public Housing; Now He's Leading Real Estate Innovation at UMKC
Executive MBA professor named new director of the Lewis White Real Estate Center, bringing decades of experience in public-private partnerships.
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In The News
Building Communities. Transforming Families. For Over 30 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 making sure other families have a path forward."
— Dr. Troy Nash, CEO & Co-Founder 1995
Where It All Began
Brothers Turn Dream Into Determination
Kansas City Star • 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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Fighting for Our Communities
From Kansas City's urban core to rural Missouri
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 people's creative capacity."
— Dr. Troy Nash, KC Business Journal, 2000Rural 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 Major Platforms
National Features
Featured on major national platforms and publications
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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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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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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Recent Coverage
The latest news and features
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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What's Up Kansas City
Interview with Nash Group Owners Troy and Arielle Nash
Father-daughter duo discusses their affordable housing mission and projects across Kansas City, St. Louis, Florida, and Washington D.C.
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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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The CALL Paper
Young Entrepreneur Learns Real Estate by Watching Father Hone His Craft
Feature on Arielle Nash and the father-daughter dynamic driving The Nash Group's affordable housing mission.
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Fox 4 News
TV
KCATA Approves Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing
Three transformative affordable housing developments approved, including Promise Place and The Mabion.
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Mass Transit Magazine
KCATA Board Approves Multi-Family Housing Developments
National coverage of transit-oriented community developments serving tenants at 30-60% of median family income.
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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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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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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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Awards & Recognition
Most Influential Executives in Corporate America
SAVOY Magazine
2022, 202020 in Their Twenties
Ingram's Magazine • Arielle Nash
2022Defying the Odds Alumni Award
University of Missouri-Kansas City
2017100 Most Influential Kansas Citians
Kansas City Globe
201550 Missourians You Should Know
Ingram's Magazine
2015Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame
Midwest Real Estate News
2015Public Service Award
Wesley College Alumni Association
2015Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Board of Directors
2015Media Contact
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From Section 8 to CEO