Amy Nash describes herself as an unintentional connector. “I’m driven by an authentic passion to seamlessly weave people into networks, places or events,” she said. “This passion flows naturally, authentically and spontaneously without hidden motives.”
This passion has led to success in the real estate industry and Nash’s recognition as a second-year Titan 100 as the president of Nash Properties.
Nash Properties is a real estate development and investment firm with a fundamental purpose to serve the community by providing homes and commercial spaces to the individuals living and working within it. This is achieved through the acquisition and thoughtful restoration of underutilized real estate.
Over the last 25 years, Nash Properties has grown by identifying underperforming properties and transforming them to be able to compete in the contemporary market. All of this work results in one critical outcome: safe, dependable and affordable homes for families in St. Louis.
In the last year since Nash was named a Titan 100, the multifamily industry encountered formidable challenges, including escalating construction costs, high interest rates, labor shortages, declining rental rates and a surge in expenses related to insurance, wages and capital. Nash also made the tough decision to step back from two potential projects that carried inherent risks.
Despite these adversities, Nash successfully oversaw the completion of the building of the company’s new office spaces, the construction of a new apartment building, the revitalization of an existing apartment complex, the sale of two multifamily properties and the acquisition of a new rehabilitation multifamily project.
Additionally, the team grew by 20 percent and current staff salaries increased on average by 7 percent above the cost-of-living increase.
“My biggest personal accomplishment in 2023 was managing myself as a leader in the midst of a challenging business environment for the company,” said Nash. “It was essential that I use my knowledge and skills to plan and implement sound strategy to set us up for a successful 2024.”
Nash said she believes in the power of leadership to shape and inspire the next generation. “As a leader, it is both my responsibility and privilege to help my colleagues grow into their fullest potential,” she said. “Every day is a chance to make a positive impact on the people I work and interact with.”
Nash’s leadership skills and success in the industry have led her to the title of a Titan 100 for the second year in a row.
