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Allen County Making Progress on Land Bank

Limaohio.com released an article discussing the approval of two measures in Allen County, OH to help establish the framework of incorporating a land bank.

4 Feb 2016

Oswego County Receives Approval to Proceed with Establishment of Land Bank

Oswego County Weeklies (OCW) posted an article discussing the approval of an application by Oswego County, NY to create a land bank.

2 Feb 2016

Crawford County Forms Land Bank

Crawford County Now posted an article released by The Crestline Advocate discussing the newly formed Crawford County, Ohio Land Reutilitzation Corporation.

20 Jan 2016

Hoopeston Hears Land Bank Plan

Commerical-News posted an article outlining the discussion of Vermilion County, Illinois board members to create a land bank.

6 Jan 2016

Groups Cultivating Local Land Bank

Nwitimes.com published an article discussing the efforts of the Northwest Indiana Reinvestment Alliance and the Lake County Community Economic Development Department to create a land bank.

28 Dec 2015

No Fly Zone for Drones on Land Bank Properties

The Vineyard Gazette released an article discussing a decision by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission to ban drones from its conservation property.

28 Dec 2015

Land Bank Developing Tool to Track Problem Properties

The Mansfield News Journal released an article discussing a tool being developed by Richland County, Ohio Land Bank officials that aims to improve communications between county and city agencies.

17 Dec 2015

Detroit Land Bank Authority Gets New Leader

The Detroit Free Press published an article discussing the appointment of Carrie Lewand-Monroe as executive director of the Detroit Land Bank Authority.

17 Dec 2015

Massillon Looks to Partner With Land Bank on Blighted Homes

IndeOnline.com published an article discussing the consideration of Massillon, Ohio to enter a partnership with the Stark County Land Reutilization Corporation.

14 Dec 2015

Philadelphia Land Bank Now Open for Business

The Philadelphia Inquirer published an article discussing the inaugural actions of the recently created Philadelphia Land Bank.

9 Dec 2015

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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