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FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – New Jersey Severe Storm and Flooding

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of New Jersey in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from July 14-15, 2023.

11 Aug 2023

NJ Bill would Turn Foreclosed Homes into Affordable Housing

To ensure that housing nonprofits purchasing foreclosed homes commit to transforming them into affordable housing, NJ lawmakers amended a foreclosure bill.

4 Feb 2022

HUD Awards $1.4 Million to Support Housing Counseling Programs in New Jersey

HUD has awarded $1.4 million in housing counseling grants to help agencies in NJ in their critical work to stem the tide of the pandemic’s impact on housing.

26 Jan 2022

New Jersey Bill Aims to Allow Municipal Property Registration

S3482 was introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 14 and has been referred to the Senate community and Urban Affairs Committee. The legislation would permit municipalities to register vacant and abandoned properties and to utilize registration fees to maintain them.

24 Apr 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster New Jersey

On March 14, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Jersey as a result of a severe winter storm and snowstorm that took place January 22-24, 2016.

14 Mar 2016

N.J. Towns Tackle Abandoned Homes as ?Zombie Foreclosures? Climb

The office of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ)) issued a press release outlining a rountable discussion that was held for a group of stakeholders to come up with solutions for New Jersey’s foreclosure crisis.

19 Jan 2016

Senators Call Federal Regulators to Action on Zombie Foreclosures

DS News released an article discussing a letter written by U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to federal banking and housing leaders in regards to the ongoing issue of zombie foreclosures.

30 Oct 2015

HUD Announces Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing a decision to not require repayment of “duplicate” benefits from thousands of New York and New Jersey homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy.

16 Sep 2015

FEMA Declared Disaster New Jersey

On July 22, 2015, FEMA declared a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Jersey as a result of a severe storm on June 23, 2015.

23 Jul 2015

Fannie Mae: Servicer Expense Reimbursement Job Aid Updated

On July 15, Fannie Mae announced an update to the Servicer Expense Reimbursement Job Aid.  The job aid provides operational instructions based on servicing policies.

16 Jul 2015

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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