Rodger Smitherman Explained

State Senate:Alabama
District:18th
Term Start:November 8, 1994
Preceded:Fred Horn
Succeeded:Incumbent
Office2:President Pro Tempore of the Alabama State Senate
Term Start2:February 5, 2009
Term End2:November 3, 2010
Preceded2:Hinton Mitchem
Succeeded2:Del Marsh
Birth Name:Rodger Mell Smitherman
Birth Date:2 March 1953
Birth Place:Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Spouse:Carole Smitherman; 4 children
Profession:Lawyer
Alma Mater:University of Montevallo and Miles Law School
Party:Democratic

Rodger Mell Smitherman (born March 2, 1953) is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 18th District since 1994.[1] He is also a member of the Alabama Sentencing Commission. Smitherman was elected President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate on February 5, 2009. He is a graduate of the University of Montevallo and Miles Law School.[2]

Biography

Smitherman graduated from the University of Montevallo with a B.B.A. degree and then from Miles Law School with a Juris Doctor which he earned with honors.

He was President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate from February, 2009, and served until November, 2010.

Smitherman's wife is current judge, former Birmingham City Councilor, and former Birmingham Mayor Carole Smitherman. They are the parents of four children. The Smithermans maintain a law practice in downtown Birmingham.

Smitherman is an Elder at his church.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rodger Smitherman . 2024-08-08 . Ballotpedia . en.
  2. Web site: Board Members – Senator Rodger Smitherman, Esq – Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness and Sports of Alabama . 2024-08-08 . en-US.