Brandon Mann
Principal at FOCAL (DRE 02181161)
Brandon leads FOCAL's entitlement and development platform, with more than a decade of experience taking multifamily and commercial projects through complex zoning and regulatory processes across Southern and Central California. He has overseen the entitlement and development of approximately 1,700 residential units and 150,000 square feet of commercial space, roughly $700 million in total project value.
Brandon manages the full development process, from site acquisition and zoning strategy through public agency coordination, project execution and deal structuring, working directly with city staff, elected officials, consultants and community stakeholders. He previously served as Vice President of Hawkeye Investments II, LLC for six years and co-founded MB Development Company in 2018.
Areas of Focus
- Land Use & Entitlements: Re-zoning and entitlement strategy - approximately 1,700 residential units and 150,000 SF of commercial space across Southern and Central California.
- Development Advisory: End-to-end development guidance, from feasibility and city coordination through execution, on projects totaling approximately $700M in value.
- Investments: Principal investing alongside partners across multifamily and mixed-use development in Southern California.
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