Prior to founding Summit Commercial Group with his business partner, Will Bockoven, Raphael was an associate broker at the Grisanti Group, facilitating tens of millions in transactions. Raphael also worked as a software implementation consultant for FAST Enterprises, a software company that provides C.O.T.S software products to government agencies. Having lived and worked in various locations around the United States and abroad including Pordenone, Italy, Phoenix, Arizona, Washington D.C, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Louisville Kentucky, Raphael has gained a unique understanding of cultural intricacies and has leveraged those experiences to expand his professional network to better serve his clients.

Along with being a full-time commercial agent and business broker, Raphael is also the author of 7 books. He wrote his latest series which include, “Before You Sign That Lease”, “Before You Buy That Building”, and “Before You Sell That Building” to guide business owners through often difficult process of leasing, buying and selling commercial real estate. As a performance coach and speaker, he’s also had the opportunity to speak to thousands of students and professionals on a wide range of subjects. 

Raphael graduated from Arizona State University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and a minor in economics.