Rodger Smitherman
| Rodger Smitherman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Horn | 
| President Pro Tempore of the Alabama State 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. 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.