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Rodger Smitherman | |
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Member of the Alabama Senate from the 18th district | |
Assumed office November 8, 1994 | |
Preceded by | Fred Horn |
President pro tempore of the Alabama Senate | |
In office February 5,2009 –November 3,2010 | |
Preceded by | Hinton Mitchem |
Succeeded by | Del Marsh |
Personal details | |
Born | Rodger Mell Smitherman March 2,1953 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 |
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]
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]