Rodger M. Smitherman

Democrat

Age: 69

Residence: Birmingham

Political experience: Alabama State Senate, 1994-present; Senate president pro tempore, 2009-2010; past president of Alabama Legislative Black Caucus.

Professional experience: Attorney, Smitherman and Smitherman, 1989-present; member of Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, Birmingham Bar Association.

Civic experience: Board of trustees, University of Montevallo; board of directors, Metro Birmingham YMCA; member, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce; elder, More Than Conquerors Faith Church.

Education: Juris Doctorate, Miles Law School; Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Montevallo.