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USFN Default Seminar 2005

Safeguard representatives attended two sessions at the USFN National Default Servicing seminar: HUD and Conventional P&P session, and Code Enforcement session, with the?goal of fostering communication between the servicer, field service provider, and code enforcement officials.

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AUDIO
HUD Property Preservation Super Session
1. Intro 1020KB
2. Caroline Reaves Introduction of Leslie Bromer 1650KB
3. Leslie Bromer, HUD Powerpoint/Intro to New M&M Contracts 8372KB
4. Claiming Work Performed Post Conveyance Date 3743KB
5. M&M Inspections Within 24 hours of Conveyance 6252KB
6. Pre Conveyance Inspections 7869KB
7. 2nd bids requested on non-debris removal items 2582KB
8. Monthly & FEMA Inspections 2037KB
9. Hot zone & High risk inspections 2188KB
10. When 2nd bids are automatically required and 3rd bids & 3rd extension requests 2361KB
11. Emergency Bids and 2nd bids – should they address all items or only debris? 4535KB
12. Bid process & electronic bid submission 6648KB
13. Reasons for Reconveyance 1415KB
14. Securing, Tarping & Boarding 3006KB

Convention Property Preservation Session
1. Intro 1569KB
2. VA Intro 1958KB
3. Pre & Post Sale determining occupancy of vacancy versus abandonment 5666KB
4. Interior Inspections & legal issues of resecuring 20940KB
5. FEMA/Hot Zone VA Inspections 2775KB
6. Discovery of Damages and Bidding full credit 4531KB

Code Enforcement Session
1. Intro 1913KB
2. City of Dearborn Intro 1687KB
3. City of LA Intro 968KB
4. City of Cleveland Intro 2115KB
5. City of Dayton Intro 580KB
6. Communication with Code and Maintaining a property in pre-sale 7331KB
7. LA Fencing & Vacant Properties 2051KB
8. Re-Occupied Properties – Squatters 2730KB
9. Violations on current loans 3237KB
10. Gated communities access through code 3906KB
11. Securing Requirements 3113KB
12. Dearborn – Attorney Reps for Servicer Issues 4470KB

Safeguard representatives attended two sessions at the USFN National Default Servicing seminar: HUD and Conventional P&P session, and Code Enforcement session, with the?goal of fostering communication between the servicer, field service provider, and code enforcement officials.

PHOTOS Click here to view a photo gallery.

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