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Five Star’s Ed Delgado to Head Industry Panel at NPPC25

Safeguard in the News
October 13, 2025

Source: MortgagePoint

Industry veteran Ed Delgado, Chairman Emeritus of Five Star Global and Managing Director of Mortgage Policy Advisors has been selected to lead a group of prominent industry executives during the 2025 National Property Preservation Conference (NPPC25) on November 18, 2025 at the MGM National Harbor Resort, located in Washington D.C. With panel representation from Fannie Mae, Select Portfolio Servicing (SPS), Rocket Mortgage, US Bank, and Safeguard Properties, Delgado will host a session focused on the State of the Mortgage Industry, with panelists providing critical market insights and updates on best practices and policy.

“It is an honor to support The National Property Preservation Conference (NPPC) which is an essential gathering for the entire housing finance ecosystem.” Delgado said.

Formed in 2004, NPPC is a cornerstone event for mortgage executives and property preservation experts seeking to forge partnerships while shaping the policies and practices that support the health and security of the nation’s housing stock and ultimately, the American dream of homeownership.

“NPPC is an essential conference, because it brings together key industry stakeholders—including mortgage servicers, investors, government agencies and property preservation professionals—to collaboratively address the complex issues within the mortgage field services industry.” Delgado commented.

“Having Ed Delgado at the National Property Preservation Conference is invaluable. His decades of experience at the highest levels of mortgage banking and major financial institutions, provides the essential policy insight and Washington perspective the industry needs. He consistently challenges leaders to think strategically about compliance, risk, and the long-term health of the housing market, making his voice a critical one for shaping effective property preservation solutions.” said Alan Jaffa, CEO of Safeguard Properties, founder and host of NPPC.

In addition to Delgado, Mark Fleming, Chief Economist, First American Financial Corporation; Stanley C. Middleman, Founder, President & CEO, Freedom Mortgage; and Min Alexander, CEO & Founder, Bosscat Home Services and Technologies, will be appearing at NPPC as keynote speakers.

To learn more about NPPC25, which runs from November 17-19 in Washington D.C., you can visit the conference website at  nppconf.com.

Editor’s note: MortgagePoint serves as Media Sponsor for NPPC25.

 

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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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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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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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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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Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties