Rodger Smitherman
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Rodger Mell Smitherman (born March 2, 1953 in Montgomery) is the President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate and has represented Senate District 18 since 1994.
Smitherman, a Democrat, is a lawyer, having recieved a bachelor's in business administration from University of Montevallo and his law degree from Miles Law School. Smitherman and his wife, Carole, herself a member of the Birmingham City Council, have 4 children.
Smitherman is also the coach of the Ramsay High School junior varsity girls' basketball team and an assistant for the varidty team. He has also coached at W. J. Christian School and is a semi-pro golfer.
References
- White, David (February 5, 2009) "Rodger Smitherman sworn in as president pro tempore of Senate." Birmingham News