In the news
Every year of
the record.
From a 1995 newspaper story about a man tutoring his brothers in his mother's house, to a university naming him a director in 2025. Every item below links to the source.
Counts are of the items published on this page. They are not a claim about total coverage.
Latest
The Promise Place groundbreaking.
Promise Place · October 8, 2026
Coverage of the Promise Place groundbreaking in the Ivanhoe Neighborhood, developed by The Nash Group and its partners. Each item credits the organization that produced it and links to the original where one exists.
Latest
The Mabion ribbon cutting.
The Mabion · October 7, 2026
Local coverage of The Mabion ribbon cutting in Beacon Hill, developed by The Nash Group and its partners. Each item credits the organization that produced it and links to the original where one exists.
The Mabion Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting 10/07/26
The full ribbon cutting program, about 52 minutes, from the opening remarks to the cut. Troy Nash served as master of ceremonies.
Video: SHOUT! Talk Show, Keith Jackson, on YouTube. Posted October 10, 2026.
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New affordable apartments open in Kansas City’s Beacon Hill
“Developers Vecino and The Nash Group received tax credits from the Missouri Housing Development Commission, federal housing funds administered from both the state and the city, Kansas City’s Housing Trust Fund and bank loans.”
Source: The Kansas City Star. By Eleanor Nash. Chris Higgins contributed.
KCTV5 NEWS · OCTOBER 7, 2026
City leaders cut ribbon on affordable housing complex in Beacon Hill
“This is the most underserved and economically deprived community in all of Kansas City, Missouri. This is ground zero.” Troy Nash, CEO of the Nash Group, as quoted by KCTV5.
Source: KCTV5 News. By Miya Ingle. Photo: KCTV5
KCTV5 NEWS · OCTOBER 7, 2026
City leaders cut ribbon on affordable housing complex in Beacon Hill
Reporter Miya Ingle reported from the ribbon cutting. The story also aired in KCTV5 morning newscasts.
Source: KCTV5 News. Video: KCTV5
KSHB 41 NEWS · OCTOBER 7, 2026
Kansas City’s Beacon Hill, Ivanhoe neighborhoods celebrate new apartment complexes
The Mabion ribbon cutting and the next day’s Promise Place groundbreaking, with Councilwoman Melissa Patterson Hazley.
Source: KSHB 41 News. By Grant Stephens. Photo: KSHB 41, Grant Stephens
The Mabion and Promise Place
Reported in KMBC 9 morning newscasts, including the 8 a.m. newscast on KCWE.
Source: KMBC 9 News. Broadcast; no online link
Featured
Where it began.
Kansas City Star · 1995
Student Brothers Turn Dreams Into Determination
The defining story of transformation. At age 25, Troy Nash converted his mother's small house into a classroom, bought used textbooks from thrift stores, 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. This is where it all began.
Read the original article ↗Savoy Magazine
National recognition in America's leading African American business publication.
SUMMER 2022
The Nash Group: A Higher Calling
Father-daughter team tackling the affordable housing crisis nationwide.
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SUMMER 2022
Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America
National recognition for executive leadership and impact.
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2020
Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America
Back-to-back recognition for corporate leadership excellence.
↗Ingram's Magazine
Kansas City's leading business publication.
Local News
Coverage from Kansas City's own news sources.
Complete Coverage Archive
Years of business coverage featuring Dr. Troy Nash and The Nash Group's impact on Kansas City.
↗ THE KANSAS CITY CALL · EST. 1919The Oldest Black Newspaper West of the Mississippi
Coverage including the Call's August 11, 2023 feature on The Nash Group's real estate work.
↗University Publications
Academic recognition and alumni achievements.
Student Spotlight: Championing Affordable Housing
Profile on affordable housing as a social determinant of health in the Online MPH program.
↗ USC PRICE SCHOOL · JUNE 2022Air Force Veteran and USC Price Graduate Increases Affordable Housing in the Heartland
Featured student profile on community impact through urban planning expertise.
↗Defying the Odds Alumni Award
Honored for achieving success despite significant obstacles.
↗UMKC Names Troy Nash as Director of Lewis White Real Estate Center
Appointed director of UMKC's Lewis White Real Estate Center at the Bloch School.
↗ STARTLAND NEWS · OCTOBER 2025Q&A: Troy Nash Grew Up in Public Housing; Now He's Leading Real Estate Innovation at UMKC
In-depth interview on vision for the Lewis White Real Estate Center.
↗Real Estate & Trade Publications
Industry recognition and transit oriented development coverage.
Finding His Mission in Kansas City and Across the Globe
Career profile and humanitarian work in over 50 countries with People to People International.
↗ MASS TRANSIT MAGAZINE · MAY 2023KCATA Approves Three Affordable Multi-Family Housing Developments
Promise Place and The Mabion transit-oriented developments approved.
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THINKING BIGGER BUSINESS · MARCH 2016
Local Firm Newmark Grubb Zimmer Devoted to Helping KC Prosper
Profile on firm leadership and regional economic development.
↗Kansas City Star Archive
Coverage from The Kansas City Star, 1999 to 2013, with related Kansas City Globe and Business Journal pieces.
1995
Student Brothers Turn Dreams Into Determination
The origin story - tutoring three older brothers into college.
↗ 2000Nash Targets Ground Zero of Blight
Weeklong vigil at 39th and Prospect led to comprehensive development plan.
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2001
Decrepit Fire Stations Draw Council's Attention
Nash slept in fire stations to highlight conditions; voters later approved a 15-year, quarter-cent fire sales tax projected to raise $276 million for the Kansas City Fire Department.
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2002
Group Hopes Presence Spurs Change in Complex
Nash moved into a troubled housing complex for the month of June 2002 with the Move Up group.
↗ 2013Oasis in a Food Desert Finally Has Groundbreaking
Bringing grocery access to underserved communities.
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1995
Dreams Keep Law Student Reaching, Achieving
Early profile during UMKC law school journey.
↗Government & Official Recognition
Proclamations, appointments and legislative recognition.
Kansas City Council honors Troy Nash (No. 140637, August 14, 2014)
Honored by the City Council for being named vice president and principal at Zimmer Real Estate Services.
↗ 2009Governor Nixon Appoints Troy Nash to Housing Commission
Appointment to Missouri Housing Development Commission.
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1996
Nash Appointed to UM Board of Curators
First African American student representative to the University of Missouri Board of Curators.
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2003
Nash Appointed Chair of Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development
Leadership of Kansas City's most influential committee.
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2000
Councilman Nash to Present Award to Bishop Desmond Tutu (2000)
International humanitarian recognition in Hong Kong.
↗ KANSAS CITY COUNCIL · 2022Arielle Nash Honored by Mayor and City Council
Official recognition by Kansas City leadership.
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