Rodger Smitherman

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]

Rodger Smitherman
Member of the Alabama Senate from the 18th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 8, 1994
Preceded by	Fred Horn
President Pro Tempore of the Alabama State Senate
In office February 5, 2009 – November 3, 2010
Preceded by	Hinton Mitchem
Succeeded by	Del Marsh
Personal details
Born	Rodger Mell Smitherman (1953-03-02) March 2, 1953 (age 72) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Carole Smitherman
Children	4 Crystal Smitherman
Alma mater	University of Montevallo and Miles Law School
Profession	Lawyer

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.^[2]

He was President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate from February, 2009, and served until November, 2010.^[2][1]

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.^{[citation needed]}

Smitherman is an Elder at his church.^[2]

Rodger Smitherman for Alabama Senate (Jefferson County)