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NPPC 2025

The National Property Preservation Conference is set for 2025! The National Property Preservation Conference is set for 2025!  NPPC 2025 will once again be held at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino.  Join us November 17-19, 2025.  Registration is open and sponsorship opportunities are available now!    

13 Nov 2023

Safeguard Featured in Property Preservation Executive Forum

The latest Five Star Institute Property Preservation Executive Forum newsletter featured an article from Safeguard Properties offering insight into three key areas of business mortgage field servicers providers should focus on to ensure that mortgage servicer portfolios remain secure and protected.

30 Jul 2021

Disaster Alert Center

As flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires continue to occur at an accelerated rate, keep track of the latest developments with Safeguard’s Disaster Alert Center.

2 Jun 2020

COVID-19: FEMA Declaration Activity

As the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues, actions are being taken by FEMA to assist impacted areas. Stay informed of the latest with Safeguard’s declaration resource.

31 Mar 2020

Multifamily

Covering a wide range of property types with a full array of services, SGP Multifamily is here to help you manage your commercial real estate.

5 Mar 2020

Single-Family Rental (SFR)

We are now serving the Single-Family Rental (SFR) market! From inspections to tenant turnover, Safeguard can keep your assets safe and in compliance.

5 Mar 2020

Southern Flooding

Continuous rain has led to severe flooding in multiple states across the Southern U.S. Stay informed of the latest news and declaration actions by visiting Safeguard’s Disaster Alert Center.

8 Feb 2020

Alan Jaffa Balances Tradition and Technology

The February issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard CEO Alan Jaffa. In it, Jaffa discusses the importance for mortgage field services companies to nurture traditional customer service practices while pursuing innovative technological solutions.

20 Feb 2019

Industry Webinar: 2019 Wrap-Up / 2020 Forecast

Join us 1-2 p.m. EST on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, for an informative webinar that will take a look back at housing in 2019 and engage industry officials to forecast their predictions for 2020. Register today!

20 Jan 2019

2019 Vendor Conference

The Vendor Conference was created as a way to provide an open forum for our vendor network, as well as to educate and say “thank you” for the continual hard work that keeps our business thriving. Check back for more details on this year’s event.

12 Jan 2019

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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