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County Board Approves Sound System for Courthouse Square; Land Bank Approved After Long Discussion

The Taylorville Daily News published an article discussing the decision of Christian County, Illinois to move forward with a joint decision with the City of Pana to create a land bank.

18 Aug 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

Bill Aims to Target Blighted Property Problem in Maine Cities

On June 30, ME LD 1203/SP 430 was enacted by the Senate after a vote to override a veto by Governor Paul LePage. 

 

21 Jul 2015

Lackawanna County Commissioners Introduce Land Bank Ordinance

On June 4, thetimes-tribune.com (Scranton) published an article discussing the first reading of an ordinance by Lackawanna County, PA commissioners that would create a land bank.

12 Jun 2015

Glens Falls, NY Set to Begin Eminent Domain Proceedings

On May 27, the Glens Falls Post-Star published an article titled City to use eminent domain to pressure banks to clean up foreclosure properties.

12 Jun 2015

Governor Cuomo Announces Major Mortgage Companies Agree to Measures to Combat Vacant Abandoned ?Zombie Properties”

On May 18, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a press release announcing the adoption of a set of best practices by 11 financial institutions to address vacant and abandoned properties.

11 Jun 2015

Evansville, IN Proposes Land Bank to Fight Blight and Fix System

On March 30, Tristatehomepage.com released an article titled City’s “Blight Idea” Targets Abandoned Homes Through Land Bank.

30 Apr 2015

Land Bank Proposal Presented to Norristown, PA Council

On April 29, The Times Herald (Norristown) published an article titled Norristown council reviews ‘land bank’ proposal to combat blight.

30 Apr 2015

New York AG Proposes New Expanded Bill to Reduce Zombie Properties

On April 18, the Yonkers Tribune released an article titled A.G. Schneiderman Introduces Expanded Legislation to Combat Spread of “Zombie Properties” Across State.

 

20 Apr 2015

Up to 400 Jackson Homes Could be Demolished if City Receives $10.8 Million Grant From State

On November 18, mlive.com released an article discussing the possibility of Jackson, Michigan receiving a portion of grant funds from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority targeted at eliminating blight.

21 Nov 2014

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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