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NMSA Sets Sights on Solving Vacant and Abandoned Property Issues

DS News published an article discussing the appointment of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Asset Management Senior Vice President of Property Preservation Jim Taylor to the National Mortgage Servicing Association (NMSA).

14 Jun 2017

Breaking Down Housing: The 2017 Industry Outlook

DS News recently published an article authored by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa discussing what the New Year has in store for the mortgage field services industry.

30 Dec 2016

Industry Insight: Property Preservation Goes Mobile

DS News recently featured Safeguard Properties Vice President of Vendor Management Joe Iafigliola as the subject of an interview discussing the importance of mobile technology in the property preservation space of the housing industry.

11 Nov 2016

Fannie Mae: SVC-2016-10: Servicing Guide Updates

Fannie Mae issued a single family servicing update containing additional property preservation repair descriptions and expense limits.

9 Nov 2016

Next Generation Automated Workflow Systems

The September issue of CIO Review featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties Chief Information Officer George Mehok. In it, Mehok explores the key features in an effective automated workflow system for today’s field service industry.

30 Sep 2016

VA Servicer Handbook M26-4 Property Preservation Requirements and Fees Update

On July 1, the VA issued an announcement containing updates to Servicer Handbook M26-4. Specifically, a change has been made to Appendix H: Property Preservation Requirements and Fees. According to the updated appendix, properties that have been determined by the loan servicer to require boarding may now utilize polycarbonate/clearboard for windows, doors and other openings (french doors and sliding doors).

14 Jul 2016

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

Alan Jaffa Discusses the Future of Field Services

The December issue of DS News featured an article by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa titled Surveying the Field: The Future of Field Services.

31 Dec 2014

Alan Jaffa Discusses Adapting to Industry Changes

The October issue of Mortgage Banking Magazine featured a column by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa titled Investing in the Forces of Change.

14 Oct 2014

Alan Jaffa Discusses Adapting to Industry Changes

The October issue of Mortgage Banking Magazine featured a column by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa titled Investing in the Forces of Change.

14 Oct 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