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Bill to Lower Foreclosure Process Gains Momentum

PA HB 653 was signed by Governor Tom Wolf on June 19, 2018.

19 Jun 2018

Climate Change Threatens More Than 300,000 Coastal Homes

HousingWire published an article outlining a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).

19 Jun 2018

Redevelopment Authority Bill Approved in Pennsylvania

HB 667 was signed by Governor Tom Wolf. The legislation will grant redevelopment authorities the same power currently utilized by land banks through the Pennsylvania Land Bank Act.

19 Jun 2018

Waters Introduces Bill to Increase FHFA Foreclosure Oversight

HousingWire published an article outlining the introduction of H.R. 6102 (Homeowners Mortgage Servicing Fairness Act of 2018) by U.S. Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) on June 14, 2018.

18 Jun 2018

National Mortgage Servicing Association Petitions FCC on TCPA Regs

DS News published an article discussing a letter from the National Mortgage Servicing Association (NMSA) to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that requests clarifications and guidance for regulations imposed by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

13 Jun 2018

State Supreme Court Issues Foreclosure Ruling

DS News published an article outlining a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court case where it was decided that claim preclusion does not prevent a lender from bringing further foreclosure actions if a borrower remains in default after the initial dismissal.

8 Jun 2018

Cleveland Heights May Explore Bond Ordinance

Cleveland.com published an article discussing the ongoing review by the city of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, of a proposed “foreclosure bond” requirement.

7 Jun 2018

MBA Finds Stevens Successor: Meet the New President and CEO

HousingWire published an article discussing the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) selection of Robert Broeksmit as its new president and CEO. Broeksmit will join the organization officially on August 20, 2018.

7 Jun 2018

The Way Forward

The Monroe County (N.Y.) Vacant and Abandoned Property Task Force issued an annual report providing recommendations to bolster foreclosure prevention and directly engage the issue of distressed properties.

7 Jun 2018

Blight Bills Active in New York

A11000 was introduced and referred to the Judiciary Committee on May 29, 2018 and A02419/S07968 was referred to the Judiciary Committee on January 3, 2018.

4 Jun 2018

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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