The Nash Group
It's Always About People
Developing communities where every family has the foundation to thrive.
From Section 8 to CEO
Where you live shapes who you become.
We bring lived experience
to every community we serve.
Our founder grew up in Section 8 public housing, on welfare, without a father in the home. Today, we combine public sector experience, private sector expertise, and personal understanding to develop housing that truly transforms communities—because we know what's at stake.
From public housing to the boardroom, we bring the experience that textbooks cannot teach and the outcomes that communities deserve.
We Partner Differently Because We've Lived It
Our founder grew up in Section 8 public housing, on welfare, without a father in the home. That lived experience shapes every partnership we build with faith communities, municipalities, and nonprofits—because we know what's at stake when a deal falls through.
Two Generations. One Mission.
A father who served on City Council and a daughter who analyzed deals at an institutional real estate firm. Together, we combine public sector insight with private sector precision to unlock potential that others overlook.
Nine Degrees. Both Sides of the Table.
Johns Hopkins. Brown. USC. Saint Louis University. Eight years chairing City Council committees. We navigate complexity because we have sat where you sit—and we bring every credential, every lesson, and every relationship to the work.
Ville Wellness Campus
A groundbreaking $25 million health-focused development integrating affordable housing with comprehensive healthcare—recognized by Brown University as a national model for reducing health inequities.
Brown University School of Public Health
Public Health Impact Award 2025
"Dr. Troy Nash has advanced public health by integrating affordable housing and health care through the Ville Wellness Campus in North St. Louis—a project he co-developed with CareSTL Health that includes 120 affordable housing units and a comprehensive health clinic. By addressing social determinants of health and promoting holistic, community-centered care, Dr. Nash's work has improved health outcomes, influenced policy and become a model for reducing health inequities in underserved neighborhoods."
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The Mabion
Honoring Ray Mabion Sr. & Jr. — Pillars of Kansas City's Community
57 units of quality affordable housing rising in the heart of Kansas City, where legacy meets opportunity and families find their foundation.
Honoring a Legacy
Ray Mabion Sr. & Jr.Named in honor of Ray Mabion Sr. and Ray Mabion Jr., respected community pillars whose dedication to Kansas City's neighborhoods exemplifies the values at the heart of this development.
Building Community, Not Displacing It
The Mabion represents The Nash Group's commitment to creating quality affordable housing that strengthens neighborhoods and provides families with stable foundations for success.
With Mayor Quinton Lucas and city leaders at the October 2024 groundbreaking, this development marks another milestone in our mission to transform communities through thoughtful, sustainable housing.
Consulting spotlight
When communities need answers before they invest, we deliver the analysis that moves projects from vision to reality.
18th & Vine Streetcar Expansion
Comprehensive feasibility analysis for extending the KC Streetcar to the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, evaluating ridership projections, economic development, and community impact.
Quindaro Ruins Development Study
Economic impact assessment for the historic Quindaro Ruins site, analyzing tourism potential, heritage preservation strategies, and community revitalization opportunities.
The people behind the mission
A father who grew up in public housing. A daughter who turned her passion for equity into a career. Together, they built a firm that develops communities the way they wish someone had developed theirs.
Dr. Troy Nash
From Section 8 public housing to nine advanced degrees. Johns Hopkins. Brown. USC. Former KC City Council Chair and MHDC Vice Chair. The first African American principal at a top ten Missouri commercial real estate firm. U.S. Air Force veteran. He builds housing because he knows what happens when families don't have it.
Arielle Nash
She watched her father turn lived experience into lasting impact—then decided to build alongside him. Former research analyst at Artemis Real Estate Partners. Washington University graduate. Fluent in Chinese and Spanish. Named among Savoy Magazine's Most Influential Black Executives.
Let's build something that outlasts us both
Whether you represent a municipality, a private enterprise, or a community based organization—we bring the experience, the credentials, and the commitment to help you deliver outcomes that families can feel.