David Raphael, Broker and Realtor® with Artisan Realty of Vermont, has been reappointed by Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin to serve a five year term as a Broker member of the Vermont Real Estate Commission. The Real Estate Commission is a seven-member Board created by the Legislature whose members are appointed by the Governor to administer the laws for this profession in the State of Vermont. The Board's mission is public protection. Raphael has over fourteen years of real estate experience as a Broker and Realtor® in Vermont. He currently serves as Chair of the Vermont Real Estate Commission. Raphael is active in his community and serves in a variety of capacities with local non-profits such as ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Rebuilding Together Greater Burlington, and as Vice-Chair on the Essex Planning Commission.