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Archives For: U.S. Virgin Islands

FEMA Emergency Management Declaration – Virgin Islands Tropical Storm Ernesto

FEMA has issued an Emergency Management Declaration for areas of the U.S. Virgin Islands in response to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto beginning August 13, 2024 and continuing.

18 Aug 2024

FEMA Emergency Declaration – Virgin Islands Water Shortage and Health Impact From Unprecedented Sargassum Seagrass Influx

FEMA has issued an Emergency Declaration for areas of the U.S. Virgin Islands affected by the a water shortage and health impact from unprecedented sargassum seagrass influx on July 15, 2022 and continuing.

25 Jul 2022

Tropical Storm Isaias Impacts Multiple U.S. Regions

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Maryland affected by Tropical Storm Isaias from August 3-4, 2020.

4 Feb 2021

HUD: FHA INFO #18-34: Revised Loss Mitigation Options and Final 30-day Disaster Foreclosure Moratorium Extension for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single-family housing news and updates in FHA INFO #18-34.

16 Aug 2018

HUD: U.S. Virgin Islands’ $243 Million Disaster Recovery Plan Approved

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing the approval of a disaster recovery plan to help citizens in the U.S. Virgin Islands recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

10 Jul 2018

HUD: FHA INFO #18-21: Extension of HECM Foreclosure Timelines for Properties Impacted by Hurricane Maria in Affected Areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Department of Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-21.

16 May 2018

HUD: FHA INFO #18-20: 90-Day Conditional Extension of Foreclosure Moratorium for Areas Affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-20.

16 May 2018

HUD: $1.6 Billion Awarded to Help the U.S. Virgin Islands Recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing recovery funds that will support long-term disaster recovery.

11 Apr 2018

HUD: Record $28 Billion Awarded to Help Hard-Hit Areas in Nine States, Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands Recover from Major Disasters

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing recovery funds that will address seriously damaged housing, businesses and infrastructure from major disasters that occurred since 2015.

10 Apr 2018

FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2018-4: Extension of Foreclosure Sale Suspension in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Freddie Mac issued a release announcing the extension of a temporary suspension of all foreclosure sales in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

7 Mar 2018

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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