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Kathy Cogan Explains how Safeguard’s Management Training Delivers Results

On August 1, MortgageOrb published an article authored by Safeguard’s Kathy Cogan, assistance vice president of account management, titled Safeguard Properties’ Management Training Program Delivers Results.

7 Aug 2013

Robert Klein Shares Views on Youngstown Foreclosure-Bond Law

On July 21, Vindy.com published an article titled Youngstown has Collected $480K, Awaits More with New Foreclosure-Bond Law.  In it, Robert Klein, founder and chairman of Safeguard Properties shares his own views on the topic.

24 Jul 2013

Robert Klein Talks Law and Order

In the July edition of HousingWire, Robert Klein, founder and chairman of Safeguard Properties authored an article titled Law and Order.

 

19 Jul 2013

Robert Klein Sets Record Straight on Housing Demolition and Community Stabilization

On July 15, The Plain Dealer published a blog written by Robert Klein, founder and chairman of Safeguard Properties, titled Setting the Record Straight on Housing Demolition and How it can Stabilize a Community: Letter to the Editor.

 

15 Jul 2013

Kellie Chambers Shares Tips for Adapting to Regulatory Changes

In the June 2013 edition of Servicing Management, Safeguard’s Kellie Chambers, assistant vice president of property preservation, authored an article titled Tips For Adapting to a Changing Regulatory Environment.

 

1 Jul 2013

Robert Klein Suggests Holistic Approach to Community Revitalization and Fighting Blight

The June 2013 edition of HW Focus features an article authored by Safeguard Properties Founder and Chairman, Robert Klein.

28 Jun 2013

George Mehok Advocates Safeguard Technology

In the June edition of HW Focus, Safeguard’s George Mehok, chief information officer, talks about the INSPI mobile application saving time and promoting quality in an article titled The Most Important Asset.

20 Jun 2013

Michael Halpern Proposes “Top-Down, Bottom-Up” Approach to Community Outreach

In its June edition, HW Focus published an article authored by Safeguard’s Michael Halpern, director of community initiatives, titled Community Outreach; Proposing a New Approach to Code Enforcement, City Outreach.

 

20 Jun 2013

Steve Meyer Discusses Hurricane Sandy Impact and Lessons Learned from Katrina

In its Spring 2013 edition, USFN Report published an article authored by Steve Meyer, Safeguard’s assistant vice president of high risk and hazard claims, titled Hurricane Sandy Impact Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina.

21 May 2013

George Mehok Discusses Data Mining to Solve Business Puzzles

In its April edition, Mortgage Banking published an article authored by George Mehok, Safeguard’s chief information officer, titled Solving Business Puzzles with Data Mining.

 

15 Apr 2013

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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