Rodney Schamerhorn | |
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| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Frank A. Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodney Wayne Schamerhorn January 11,1955 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tammy |
| Children | 2 |
Rodney Wayne Schamerhorn (born January 11,1955) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 24th district.
Schamerhorn was born in Jasper,Texas and raised in Florien,Louisiana. [1] He graduated from Hicks High School in Vernon Parish,Louisiana. Schamerhorn studied at Louisiana College and Northwestern State University,but did not earn a degree. [2] [3]
He founded a company,Schamerhorn,Inc.,in 1984,which offers trucking,demolition,and waste management services. [2] [3] [4]
Schamerhorn contested the 2015 jungle primary for the Louisiana House of Representatives,and did not unseat district 24 incumbent Frank A. Howard. [5] In September 2019, [3] Schamerhorn announced that he would contest Howard's seat for a second time,as Howard was subject to term limits. In the 2019 jungle primary,Schamerhorn faced fellow Republican Gregory Lord and political independent Willie Banks. [6] By winning a simple majority of the vote,Schamerhorn was elected Howard's successor. [7] [8] Schamerhorn was sworn into office on January 13,2020. [4] In 2023,Schamerhorn won reelection against Hornbeck mayor and fellow Republican Clarence Beebe. [9] [10]
Schamerhorn is a member of the House Rural Caucus and Republican Delegation. [2]
Schamerhorn and his wife,Tammy,have two children. [3]