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Blighted Property Database Would Let Pa. Municipalities Track Owners – and Fine Them

PA State Rep. Brandon Markosek put forth a bill that would create a database managed by the state to help keep tabs on blighted properties.

28 May 2025

Birmingham Receives Aid to Implement, Educate on New Code Enforcement Practices

The Center for Community Progress is awarding Birmingham $50K in technical assistance to help revamp its code enforcement practices.

20 Aug 2024

Dougherty Co. Leaders Want to Toughen Code Enforcement to Fight Blighted Buildings

The Dougherty County Commission met to discuss working with a Georgia law firm to help update their code of ordinances, which hasn’t been done since 1986.

11 Dec 2023

Council Hears Presentation on Abandoned Properties

The Hannibal City Council heard an impassioned pitch to take action regarding abandoned and derelict properties across the city.

5 Dec 2023

City Council Working with Code Enforcement to Fight the Blight Faster in New Orleans Neighborhoods

17 years after Hurricane Katrina, abandoned and blighted properties continue to be an issue throughout New Orleans.

8 Sep 2022

New Dallas Initiative Targets Neighborhoods with Repeat Code Complaints

WFAA ABC 8 published an article outlining a new pilot program in Dallas, Texas, that will allow city staff to address repeated resident complaints relating to code enforcement and other neighborhood issues. The program, called the “Targeted Action Plan”, will begin in District 4 and then spread across other areas of the city.

25 Jun 2018

Community Initiatives Year in Review

Safeguard’s community initiatives department reflects on 2017 as a year of challenges and of growth as is continued its mission of education and support with code enforcement jurisdictions across the country.

26 Dec 2017

Community Initiatives Department Partners for Industry Education in 2017

Safeguard’s community initiatives department spent the first half of the year collaborating with industry professionals to deliver several educational classes focusing on topics including the foreclosure process and best practices in code enforcement.

30 Jun 2017

‘Blight to Bright’ in Colorado Springs

On February 25, FOX21News.com published an article titled Bringing condemned homes in Colorado Springs from ‘Blight to Bright.’

3 Mar 2014

Safeguard Contributes to Curriculum at AACE

Code enforcement professionals from 31 states converged on the capital city of Oklahoma for four days of continuing education and networking at the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) annual conference.

13 Nov 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