TEAM
Ben Graves
Partner
1974 - 2024
Prior to founding Longbranch, Ben launched the Multifamily Division for a national multifamily development corporation in 2006 and served as the President of the division for 12 years. Under Ben’s leadership, the division’s footprint grew from a localized effort to an East Coast operation, developing over 6,500 units in 10 states and creating over $1.15BB in value. With a keen ability for navigating complex developments and commitment to deliver value for all involved, Ben leads Longbranch with honesty, transparency, and trust.
Ben is a graduate of the South Carolina Honors College and the University of South Carolina School of Law. He also served as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar at the London School of Economics.
Brett Basnight
Partner
Prior to founding Longbranch, Brett worked as the Director of Real Estate for a national multifamily development corporation’s Multifamily East division, spearheading growth initiatives in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida, resulting in $297MM of apartment development in the form of 6 communities and totaling over 1,070 apartment units. Skilled with stakeholder relationships and his vast understanding of southeastern markets, Brett’s expertise allows Longbranch to realize growth opportunities while focusing on the unique details that differentiate our communities.
Brett is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), National MultiHousing Council (NMHC,) and International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business and holds a Master’s in Real Estate Development from Clemson University.
RODDEY JORDAN
Director of Development
Roddey began his career in commercial real estate as a project manager for a national multifamily development corporation’s Multifamily division. He oversaw the completion and delivery of 550 apartment units in Virginia and South Carolina, totaling more than $65MM in construction cost. He also worked as a preconstruction manager, where he coordinated the design and engineering of multiple projects and evaluated construction costs in various markets. Most recently, Roddey was a project manager for Yeargin Potter Smith Construction in Greenville, South Carolina, where he oversaw the construction of a $40MM, 271-unit luxury apartment community in the historic West End district.
Roddey is a licensed general contractor. He holds a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development and a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University.
MENDY WILLIAMS
Director of OPERATIONS
As Director of Operations at Longbranch Development, Mendy provides leadership in the transition from construction to stabilization of the operating asset. Before joining Longbranch in 2019, Mendy served as Multifamily Asset Manager for a national multifamily development corporation, where she provided management oversight for the East Coast portfolio of over 1,200 units. She attended the USC Upstate School of Business with a focus in Operations Management.
ANGUS MUSSER
ASSOCIATE
Before joining Longbranch Development, Angus served as Director of Operations for the Self-Storage Division of a national multifamily development corporation. In his role there, Angus managed the Operations team in the oversight of pro forma underwriting, operating asset performance analysis, and financial reporting for the portfolio’s 59 assets, which represented 7.6 million square feet and $705MM in capital investment. He also oversaw the annual budgeting process, financing package production, and cash flow and disposition analysis for the division. He was instrumental in securing more than $490MM in debt and led the marketing, contract negotiation, and execution for the disposition of a 12 asset, 934,000 RSF portfolio.
Angus is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and is currently working to obtain his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) certification. He is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business and a Minor in Rhetoric.