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NAMFS Government/Industry Liaison Chairperson
Thursday, 15 November 2007
Robert Klein, CEO of Safeguard Properties   has graciously accepted to serve as the Chairperson of the Government/ Industry Liaison Committee for The National Association of Mortgage Field Services (NAMFS).

NAMFS is a non profit organization representing Field Service providers (inspectors & contractors) nationwide formed for the purpose of:

  • Nurturing the Mortgage Real Estate Field Service system; 
  • Improving and expanding the performance of its members; 
  • Encouraging sound and ethical business practices among its members; 
  • Conducting research in field service techniques that improve the effectiveness of its members; 
  • Informing its members of changes in mortgage laws and practices as well as pending legislation that affects their service; 
  • Sponsoring meetings and educational programs; and 
  • Cooperating with public and private agencies in the establishment of sound field service practices.

As Chairperson of the Government/Industry Liaison Committee, Mr. Klein and his committee will be responsible for leading the association’s efforts for developing a working partnership with government investors and the servicing industry. Upon acceptance of Mr. Klein’s offer by the Board of Governors for the Chairperson position, Mr. Klein stated "We all ultimately share the same goals and objectives and it is through forums such as this that we are collectively empowered to collaborate on initiatives that will benefit the Industry as a whole. I welcome the opportunity to provide leadership to NAMFS for this critical committee". Other committee members presently include:

  • Paul Magaha - Default Resources
  • Rob Hicks - FIS Field Services, Inc.
  • Doug Licker – Mortgage Contracting Services
  • Deanna Simmons - Property Maintenance, Inc.
  • Kevin McFalls - JKM Enterprises
  • Tucker Harris - Sethian Field Services
  • Katie Crotzer – The Crotzer Co.
  • Tom Cono - American Property Management

The leadership of the association welcomes Mr. Klein’s participation and recognizes his knowledge and expertise in the field service industry and the importance of his role as committee chair.

About Safeguard
Safeguard Properties is the largest privately held field services company in the country. Located in Cleveland, OH  and founded in 1990 by Robert Klein, Safeguard has grown from a regional preservation company with a few employees and a handful of contractors performing services in the Midwest, to a national company with over 425 employees.  Safeguard is supported by a nationwide network of subcontractors able to perform any requested superintendence, preservation, and maintenance functions, as well as numerous ancillary services in the U.S., the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.