Rodger Smitherman

Rodger Mell Smitherman (born March 2, 1953) is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 18th District since 1994.

Smitherman was elected President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate on February 5, 2009.

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.

The Smithermans maintain a law practice in downtown Birmingham.