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FEMA Declared Disaster Alabama

On April 26, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alabama as a result of severe storms and tornadoes that took place March 19-21, 2018.

26 Apr 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster West Virginia

On April 17, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in West Virginia affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February 14-20, 2018.

17 Apr 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster Kentucky

On April 12, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Kentucky affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February 9-14, 2018.

12 Apr 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster New Hampshire

On February 8, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Hampshire affected by a severe storm and flooding from October 29 to November 1, 2017.

8 Feb 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster New York

On January 19, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New York as a result of flooding that took place May 2 to August 6, 2017.

19 Jan 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster California

On January 15, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires, flooding, mudflows and debris flows beginning December 4, 2017 and continuing.

15 Jan 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster Florida

On January 10, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma from September 4 to October 18, 2017.

10 Jan 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster Maine

On January 2, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Maine affected by a severe storm and flooding from October 29 to November 1, 2017.

2 Jan 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster Vermont

On January 2, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Vermont affected by a severe storm and flooding from October 29-30, 2017.

2 Jan 2018

FEMA Declared Disaster Alaska

On December 21, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alaska affected by a severe storm that took place September 28-30, 2017.

21 Dec 2017

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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