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DSNews Five Star Default Servicing Conference and Expo Humanitarian Award

On behalf of our over 700 employees we proudly announce that our founder and CEO Robert Klein was honored with a Humanitarian Award?at the sixth annual Five Star Default Servicing Conference in Ft. Worth, Texas.

22 Sep 2009

Cleveland Plain Dealer “Talk With the Boss” Q&A with Safeguard Properties CEO Robert Klein

The Cleveland Plain Dealer published an edited transcript of an interview with Robert?Klein, CEO of Safeguard Properties, for the first in a series of weekly conversations with Northeast Ohio executives about about the workplace, careers and management.

17 Sep 2009

Managing REO – MBA MERS Initiative Makes A Difference

Managing REO published?an article regarding the Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS) Initiative from the MBA and the impact it is having on code enforcement in the cities that utilize it.

10 Sep 2009

Mortgage Banking – The MERS Alternative to Vacant-Property Registration Ordinances

Robert Klein, CEO of Safeguard Properties, contributed an article to Mortgage Banking magazine about the impact that the Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS) is having on the management of REO and bank-owned vacant properties across the country.

9 Sep 2009

DSNews – Safeguard Properties Sixth Annual Vendor Conference Draws 1,200 Attendees

DSnews.com picked up the press release regarding the Safeguard Properties 2009 Vendor Conference.The conference drew record attendance of 1,200 contractors, inspectors, city officials, clients, and investors from across the country.

25 Aug 2009

DSNews – Safeguard Bolsters Management Team

DSNews.com picked up a?story regarding managerial promotions at Safeguard Properties.

7 Aug 2009

MortgageOrb: CMIS Awards Industry Members

Safeguard Properties’ CEO Robert Klein?was mentioned in an article in MortgageOrb about the 2009 Coalition for Mortgage Industry Solutions (CMIS) Awards.

3 Aug 2009

The Olympian – Lemonade From Foreclosure Lemons

Safeguard Properties was mentioned in an article in The Olympian.

3 Aug 2009

Foreclosure Program Honors Safeguard’s Donation

As reported in Housing Wire, Safeguard Properties was recognized as the primary donor to the Cuyahoga County Foreclosure Prevention Program.

15 Jul 2009

San Diego Union Tribune – City under gun to ease blight fight

Robert Klein, CEO of Safeguard Properties and chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s vacant property registration committee, was quoted in an article about the aggressive code enforcement of vacant properties in Chula Vista, California.

7 Jul 2009

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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