August 20, 2007
Midwest Regional Director - Rodney Hubbard
Rodney is a former Missouri State Representative (D-58th District, MO) and was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2002.
Rodney Hubbard joined Democrats for Education Reform in December 2008 as the organization's first Midwest Regional Director. A lifelong Democrat, his political legacy has been in two key areas: revitalization of the City of St. Louis and education reform. He is well known for working with Democrats and Republicans to improve public education and provide parents with high quality education opportunities. His new role will allow him to focus all of his time and energy on this issue.
During his tenure in State government Rodney was the recipient of many civic awards including:
2008 Legislator of the year award from American's Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC);
2006 Distinguished St. Louis Business Journal Legislative Award;
2005 Associated Industries Cooperative Award;
2005 Lewis & Clark Statesman Award presented by St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association;
Loretta Hall Award from the Carr Square TMC;
Yes I Can Award;
2004 Lewis & Clark Statesman Award presented by St. Louis RCGA.
Rodney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Lincoln University.
Rodney resides in St. Louis City with his wife, Shameem S. Hubbard. He is the proud father of Ayana Amani, Rodney R. Jr., Jabari Ali, and Attallah Azizah.
