Archives For: Disaster Updates

‘Get Out Now’: Mayor Urges Residents to Flee Ahead of Rising River Waters in Mississippi

With Mississippi’s Pearl River threatening to flood streets and homes within the next 48 hours, Jackson residents are being told to flee.

28 Aug 2022

Flash Flooding in Dallas Area Surprises Residents as Rescue Crews Respond to Hundreds of Calls for Help

Heavy rain brought record rainfall and flash flooding to the Dallas-Fort Worth area earlier this week after more than 9 inches fell within a 24-hour period.

23 Aug 2022

Rising Waters Trap People in Eastern KY; One Death Confirmed in Perry County

Flash flooding in multiple counties in eastern Kentucky has caused the Governor to declare a state of emergency as water continues to rise.

28 Jul 2022

Flash flooding Causes Water Rescues, Road Closures Across St. Louis Region

Flash flooding in the greater St. Louis area caused multiple road closures as more than 11 inches of rain fell in approximately 8 hours.

26 Jul 2022

Fire Destroys at Least 20 Homes in Laguna Niguel Amid Drought Conditions

A wildfire along the coast in Laguna Niguel, California has destroyed at least 20 homes, causing evacuations since it began Wednesday 5/11.

12 May 2022

Hurricane Ida Strengthens to Category 4 Storm

Hurricane Ida became a Category 4 storm early Sunday morning, rapidly intensifying to sustained winds of 150 mph.

29 Aug 2021

Hurricane Henri Causes Flooding in Southern New England

Slow-moving Tropical Depression Henri is expected to produce heavy rain and flooding across Southern New England and the Northern Atlantic states.

23 Aug 2021

Caldor Fire Experiences Aggressive Growth in Northern California

CNN published a report detailing the Caldor Fire, which has reportedly burned homes in El Dorado County, Calif.

19 Aug 2021

Fred Moving Through Northeast as Post Tropical Remnant

Tropical Storm Fred spawned tornadoes reportedly responsible for structural damage in portions of Georgia and South Carolina.

18 Aug 2021

Several Dozen Homes Destroyed in Explosive Lake County Fire

The Cache Fire has damaged dozens of homes in the Clearlake area of Lake County, Calif. Containment efforts are improving.

18 Aug 2021

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CEO

Alan Jaffa

Alan Jaffa is the Chief Executive Officer for Safeguard Properties, steering the company as the mortgage field services industry leader. He also serves on the board of advisors for SCG Partners, a middle-market private equity fund focused on diversifying and expanding Safeguard Properties’ business model into complimentary markets.

Alan joined Safeguard in 1995, learning the business from the ground up. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2002, and was named CEO in May 2010. His hands-on experience has given him unique insights as a leader to innovate, improve and strengthen Safeguard’s processes to assure that the company adheres to the highest standards of quality and customer service.

Under Alan’s leadership, Safeguard has grown significantly with strategies that have included new and expanded services, technology investments that deliver higher quality and greater efficiency to clients, and strategic acquisitions. He takes a team approach to process improvement, involving staff at all levels of the organization to address issues, brainstorm solutions, and identify new and better ways to serve clients.

In 2008, Alan was recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business in its annual “40-Under-40” profile of young leaders. He also was named a NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award finalist in 2013.

Esq., General Counsel and EVP

Linda Erkkila

Linda Erkkila is the General Counsel and Executive Vice President for Safeguard Properties, with oversight of legal, human resources, training, and compliance. Linda’s broad scope of oversight covers regulatory issues that impact Safeguard’s operations, risk mitigation, strategic planning, human resources and training initiatives, compliance, insurance, litigation and claims management, and counsel related to mergers, acquisition and joint ventures.

Linda assures that Safeguard’s strategic initiatives align with its resources, leverage opportunities across the company, and contemplate compliance mandates. She has practiced law for 25 years and her experience, both as outside and in-house counsel, covers a wide range of corporate matters, including regulatory disclosure, corporate governance compliance, risk assessment, compensation and benefits, litigation management, and mergers and acquisitions.

Linda earned her JD at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She holds a degree in economics from Miami University and an MBA. Linda was previously named as both a “Woman of Influence” by HousingWire and as a “Leading Lady” by MReport.

COO

Michael Greenbaum

Michael Greenbaum is the Chief Operating Officer of Safeguard Properties, where he has played a pivotal role since joining the company in July 2010. Initially brought on as Vice President of REO, Mike’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision quickly propelled him to Vice President of Operations in 2013, and ultimately to COO in 2015. Over his 14-year tenure at Safeguard, Mike has been instrumental in driving change and fostering innovation within the Property Preservation sector, consistently delivering excellence and becoming a trusted partner to clients and investors.

A distinguished graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Mike earned a degree in Quantitative Economics. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army’s Ordnance Branch, where he specialized in supply chain management. Before his tenure at Safeguard, Mike honed his expertise by managing global supply chains for 13 years, leveraging his military and civilian experience to lead with precision and efficacy.

CFO

Joe Iafigliola

Joe Iafigliola is the Chief Financial Officer for Safeguard Properties. Joe is responsible for the Control, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Marketing, Accounting, and Information Security departments. At the core of his responsibilities is the drive to ensure that Safeguard’s focus remains rooted in Customer Service = Resolution. Through his executive leadership role, he actively supports SGPNOW.com, an on-demand service geared towards real estate and property management professionals as well as individual home owners in need of inspection and property preservation services. Joe is also an integral force behind Compliance Connections, a branch of Safeguard Properties that allows code enforcement professionals to report violations at properties that can then be addressed by the Safeguard vendor network. Compliance Connections also researches and shares vacant property ordinance information with Safeguard clients.

Joe has an MBA from The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University’s Honors Accounting program.

Business Development

Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties