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County Lawmakers Seek Remedy for Zombie Homes

Recently, New York Assemblyman Michael Kearns (D-Buffalo) and Senator Patrick Gallivan (R-Elma) proposed legislation that aims to decrease the time a vacant property may sit in foreclosure in Erie County.

14 Jun 2017

NMSA Sets Sights on Solving Vacant and Abandoned Property Issues

DS News published an article discussing the appointment of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Asset Management Senior Vice President of Property Preservation Jim Taylor to the National Mortgage Servicing Association (NMSA).

14 Jun 2017

New Jersey Appellate Division Holds Foreclosing Lender Who Simply Winterized and Secured a Condominium is Not a Mortgagee in Possession and Not Responsible for Condominium Association Fees

Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP posted a blog by Michael Crowley, Clarissa Gomez and Michael R. O’Donnell. In it, a recent New Jersey Appellate Division decision is discussed.

8 Jun 2017

Cleveland Mapping Charts Impact of Blight

Next City published an article highlighting a recent report from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), titled Exploring the relationship Between Vacant and Distressed Properties and Community Health and Safety.

7 Jun 2017

Two Bills that Affect Foreclosure Notices

DS News published an article authored by John A. Ansell III, partner at Rosenberg & Associates, LLC. In it, Ansell outlines two pieces of foreclosure related legislation recently enacted in Maryland.

29 May 2017

Morning Spin: Owners Who Leave Chicago Properties Vacant Might Have to Pay More

The Chicago Tribune published an article discussing a proposed escalating vacant property registration fee in the city of Chicago.

25 May 2017

Urban Institute: Urban Blight and Public Health: Addressing the Impact of Substandard Housing, Abandoned Buildings, and Vacant Lots

Recently, the Urban Institute issued a report authored by Senior Research Associate Joseph Schilling and Columbia University Associate Director of Nonprofit Management Programs Erwin de Leon. The report explores the affects blight has on the health of individuals and neighborhoods and presents initial findings on interventions designed to address them.

17 May 2017

Bringing Law Firms and Servicers Together

DS News published an article highlighting the 2017 Legal League 100 Servicer Summit.

11 May 2017

Realtors Push for Renewal of Tax Relief on Forgiven Housing Debt

National Mortgage News published an article discussing a letter to the U.S. Senate from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that advocates for the passage of S. 122 (Mortgage Debt Tax Relief Act).

11 May 2017

The New Age of Servicing

MReport published an article exploring the ever-evolving mortgage servicing landscape.

10 May 2017

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Business Development

Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties