Archives For: vacant properties

Ohio Senate Amends Proposed Foreclosure Expedition Bill

The Port Clinton News Herald published an article titled Improving neighborhoods with new foreclosure process.

29 Jan 2016

Rethinking How D.C. Inspects, Taxes Vacant Properties to Address Urban Blight

American University Radio (WAMU 88.5) posted an article discussing a proposed law aimed to streamline Washington, D.C.’s vacant property procedures.

20 Dec 2015

Philadelphia Land Bank Now Open for Business

The Philadelphia Inquirer published an article discussing the inaugural actions of the recently created Philadelphia Land Bank.

9 Dec 2015

Scranton Creating Registry of Foreclosed Homes

The Scranton Times-Tribune published an article discussing the plans of Scranton, Pennsylvania to adopt a resolution that would create a registry for foreclosed vacant properties.

19 Nov 2015

Law Will Help Cities Prevent Blight

The Sun Journal published an article by Maine Senator Nate Libby, author of ME LD 1203/SP 430, a recently enacted piece of legislation which will allow municipalities to provide for the care of abandoned properties before they become a threat to safety and surrounding property values.

16 Oct 2015

County Supervisors Want to Put Squeeze on Squatters

BAKERSFIELDnow.com released an article discussing the desire of Kern County, California officials to have more rules in place to deal with the issue of squatters in vacant properties.

1 Sep 2015

Proposed New York Senate Bill S4781-2015

On April 15, NY S4781-2015 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee.

22 Jun 2015

Milwaukee May Expedite Tax Foreclosures to Crack Down on Delinquent Landowners

On May 31, the Milwaukee – Wisconsin Journal Sentinel published an article discussing a proposed measure that would accelerate the city of Milwaulee’s ability to foreclose on vacant, tax-delinquent properties.

12 Jun 2015

Jacksonville City Council Considers Land Bank to Redevelop Thousands of Idle Properties

On May 2, The Florida Times-Union released an article titled Land bank being eyed to move derelict Jacksonville properties to new uses.

5 May 2015

Baltimore Ordinance Concerning Vacant Structures Signed by Mayor

On January 25, The Baltimore Sun published an article titled City to take earlier, more aggressive approach to abandoned houses.

28 Jan 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.

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