Rodger Smitherman
Rodger Mell Smitherman (born March 2, 1953) is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 18th District since 1995. 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. 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. External links Alabama State Legislature: Senator Rodger Mell Smitherman – official government website Project Vote Smart – Senator Rodger M. Smitherman (AL) profile Political profile at Bama Politics Follow the Money – Rodger M. Smitherman: 2006 2002 1998 campaign contributions 1953 births Living people African-American state legislators in Alabama Democratic Party Alabama state senators Politicians from Montgomery, Alabama University of Montevallo alumni Miles Law School alumni 21st-century American politicians Lawyers from Montgomery, Alabama 21st-century African-American politicians 20th-century African-American people