David Shafer is a Chairman Emeritus of the Georgia Republican Party. He is proficient in English. Colleagues describe him as "Few people realize the critical role David Shafer played as the Executive Director of the Georgia Republican Party in the development of the today's Georgia Republican Party. In 1992 there was only one Republican congressman in Georgia and the Republican Party had small minorities in both the Georgia House and Senate. Chairman Alec Poitevint, David and a dedicated team of Republican volunteers helped change the Georgia political landscape forever. David's leadership as Executive Director ensured my election to the Georgia PSC, Paul Coverdell's election to the U.S. Senate, three new GOP Congressmen and major gains in both the Georgia Senate and House. 1992 was the breakout year for the Georgia Republican Party and in my opinion it wouldn't have happened without David Shafer's leadership and hard work as Executive Director. Little did he realize that his actions in 1992 would eventually make it possible for him to serve as Senate Pro Tem today." and "I have known David since my time in the legislature beginning in 2007. He has a keen insight into the political landscape in Georgia and a broad understanding of the issues facing our great State. I value his approach to working on good public policy and appreciated his willingness to consider alternative paths to arriving at solutions during the legislative process."