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2007-2008
Executive Board of Directors
Lynette Slama, Executive Director
Wayne Benos, President
Attorney at Law
Tom G. Thacker II, Past President
Smith Barney Citigroup
Traci Davis, Vice President
MANPOWER
Susan Amoroso, Treasurer
Veres & Co.
Leesa Jacubenta, Secretary
Mango Bay Internet
Howard Thompson, At Large
S Rose Company
David Barna
Morning Star Land Development
Dayle Feingold
Volt
Audrine Finnerty
Attorney at Law
Dr. Joshua Fischer
Indiana Wesleyan University
Joel Head
Headwinds, LTD.
Sarah Linville
National City Bank
John Martin
Emerald Group Credit Union
Charlene Paparizos
CMP Communications
Gene Stepanik
CEJATP of Cleveland
Steve Wait
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Monica Williams
Attorney at Law
Community Liaisons
Ken Perry, Village of Brooklyn Heights
Dennis McAndrew, Cuyahoga Heights
Ron White, Independence
Valley View
Village of Walton Hills
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Robert Klein Announced Person of the Year!
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The Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce
that it has selected Robert Klein, the founder and Chief
Executive Officer of Safeguard Properties, Inc., headquartered
in Brooklyn Heights, as the Outstanding Person of the Year. Mr.
Klein will be honored for his commitment to the Cuyahoga Valley
region through economic growth as well as community service at a
luncheon on Tuesday, October 23 at the Holiday Inn on Rockside
Road in Independence. The luncheon will take place from 11:30 am
– 1 pm.
Under Mr. Klein’s leadership, Safeguard has grown from a handful
of employees in 1990 to over 400 today with an extensive network
of contractors throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and
the Virgin Islands. Safeguard is a turn-key resource for all
aspects of property management. Through continuous training of
staff and contractors, Safeguard ensures that work performed
meets all applicable guidelines, on-time and under budget. Its
services include property preservation, property inspections,
valuations, hazard claim services, insurance loss inspections,
title services, and asset management.
Mr. Klein has developed Safeguard around the doctrine of
"Customer Service = Resolution" with the mission of creating a
company focused on client satisfaction and strong business
relationships. Since Safeguard's inception, Robert has developed
and maintained a reputation as an innovator and is recognized as
a leader and an advocate for the industry. Robert continually
focuses his attention on initiatives affecting clients,
providing current and relevant industry information and offering
creative solutions to meet their needs.
Mr. Klein represents not only Safeguard, but the industry as a
whole in national associations including MBA, USFN, CMBA and
REOMAC. He has been a session leader and panelist at their
yearly conferences, in addition to being the primary sponsor of
the National Property Preservation Conference in Washington D.C.
Mr. Klein’s industry leadership was never more evident than
during the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.
Robert proactively initiated a series of eight industry
Hurricane Disaster Conference Calls that included more than 300
participants. These conference calls were crucial to the
creation of industry consensus in handling issues created in
wake of the disasters. His company regularly contributes to many
charitable causes including the Brooklyn Heights Annual Food
Drive, the American Heart Fund, the Cancer Fund and many others.
The company also emphasizes corporate giving and volunteerism
and has been active in various Habitat for Humanity projects.
Its employees have taken a leading role in projects such as Race
for the Cure, Make a Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, and the
Animal Protection League. Relay for Life, organized by
employees, raised $3,677 for the American Cancer Society. Mr.
Klein donated a matching amount.
Member cost is $20 and non-member is $25. Corporate tables are
available for $200. RSVP to Lynette Slama, Executive Director,
Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce, at 216-573-2707 or
email your reservation.
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