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Reaping a Recovery

The July issue of DS News published an article by Safeguard Properties Assistant Vice President of High Risk and Hazard Claims Steve Meyer. In it, Meyer describes the important role a mortgage field services provider plays in the hazard insurance recovery process.

29 Jul 2016

Virtualization, Mobilization, and Automation

CIO Review published an article authored by Safeguard Properties Chief Information Officer (CIO) George Mehok and Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Infrastructure Services Scott Anderson. In it, the evolution of Safeguard’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and operations strategy is explored.

5 Apr 2016

Setting the Tone

A recently published issue of DS News featured an article by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa. In it, Jaffa discusses the continuing evolution of the mortgage servicing industry and highlights several opportunities companies can embrace in 2016 to protect and preserve properties at a higher level.

15 Feb 2016

Buiding Better Relationships

The November issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties Director of Open Orders Jeremy Barrick. In it, Barrick discusses the critical importance of field services companies to establish strong relationships with internal employees and third-party vendors in order to ensure their growth and success.

23 Nov 2015

Head in the Clouds

The September issue of MReport featured an article by Safeguard Properties Assistant Vice President of Infrastructure Services Scott Anderson discussing the importance of cloud computing in the field services industry.

10 Sep 2015

Preserving Neighborhoods

The August issue of Mortgage Banking Magazine featured an article by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa discussing the need of the mortgage industry and municipalities to strive for more collaboration in working towards the shared goal of preserving properties and communities.

5 Aug 2015

Joe Iafigliola Sees the Future of Field Services

The June issue of Servicing Management featured an article by Safeguard Properties Vice President of Vendor Management Joe Iafigliola titled The Future is Now.

23 Jun 2015

Linda Erkkila Talks About Working Together in the Mortgage Industry

The April issue of Mortgage Banking Magazine featured an article by Safeguard Properties General Counsel Linda Erkkila titled Let’s Work Together.

10 Apr 2015

Darren Kruk Discusses the Necessity of Cyber-Security

The April issue of DS News featured an article by Safeguard Properties Information Security Officer Darren Kruk titled A Measure of Security.

7 Apr 2015

George Mehok and Rick Moran Weigh in on the Next Generation of Field Services

The March issue of MReport featured an article written by Safeguard Properties Chief Information Officer George Mehok and Assistant Vice President of Application Architecture Rick Moran titled The Next Generation of Field Services.

24 Mar 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