Alan Jaffa, Chief Executive Officer
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.
Linda Erkkila, General Counsel and Executive Vice President
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.
Michael Greenbaum, Chief Operating Officer
Michael Greenbaum serves as Chief Operating Officer of Safeguard Properties, bringing over 15 years of leadership experience in managing large-scale field services across the property preservation and insurance industries. He partners closely with investors, servicers, and insurers to design and implement optimal policies that ensure properties are accurately evaluated, protected, and maintained throughout the foreclosure process and beyond.
Michael oversees nationwide operations that include both the preservation of vacant and defaulted assets, and high-volume property inspections for insurance carriers. His teams identify risks, damage, and habitability issues to help clients proactively manage liability and protect asset value.
A champion of innovation, Michael leads Safeguard’s advancement in mobile
technology, data management, and AI-powered tools—driving efficiency, transparency, and smart decision-making at scale. His ability to blend operational expertise with cutting-edge technology has positioned Safeguard as a trusted, forward-thinking partner across the housing and insurance ecosystems.
Brendan Goodspeed, VP, Business Development
Safeguard Insurance Services
