Dr. Troy Nash

From Section 8 to Developer

Dr. Troy Nash's journey began in Kansas City's Section 8 housing, where his grandmother first taught him the profound connection between stable housing and human dignity. That early lesson became his life's mission.

A proud product of Kansas City public schools and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (Class of 1994), Dr. Nash has accumulated an extraordinary educational foundation: six master's degrees, a Juris Doctor, and a Doctor of Education—all while building a career that would break barriers in Missouri real estate.

In 2019, Dr. Nash became the first person in 193 years to break a significant barrier in Missouri commercial real estate at Newmark Zimmer, marking just one milestone in a career defined by firsts and by service.

Duty. Honor. Community.

Dr. Nash's commitment to service extends beyond housing. As a United States Air Force veteran, he carried forward the values of duty, honor, and community that continue to define his approach to development.

His public service includes serving as Kansas City City Council Chair, where he oversaw economic development initiatives that transformed neighborhoods. He also served on the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) Board, gaining invaluable insight into the state's affordable housing ecosystem.

Today, Dr. Nash serves as Director of the Lewis White Real Estate Center at UMKC's Henry W. Bloch School of Management, where he teaches the next generation of real estate professionals while continuing to develop affordable housing across Kansas City and West Palm Beach.

A Father's Legacy

The Nash Group represents more than a business—it's a family mission spanning generations. Working alongside his daughter Arielle as President and Co-Founder, and with grandson Asher as the company's Chief Happiness Officer, Dr. Nash is building a legacy that honors his grandmother's wisdom while creating opportunity for generations to come.

"We develop affordable housing because we lived it," Dr. Nash explains. "Every unit we build represents a family that will have the same foundation my grandmother gave me—the dignity of a stable home."