Rodney Schamerhorn

Rodney Wayne Schamerhorn (born January 11, 1955) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 24th district.

Early life and education
Schamerhorn was born in Jasper, Texas and raised in Florien, Louisiana. He graduated from Hicks High School in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Schamerhorn studied at Louisiana College and Northwestern State University, but did not earn a degree.

Career
He founded a company, Schamerhorn, Inc., in 1984, which offers trucking, demolition, and waste management services.

Schamerhorn contested the 2015 jungle primary for the Louisiana House of Representatives, and did not unseat district 24 incumbent Frank A. Howard. In September 2019, Schamerhorn announced that he would contest Howard's seat for a second time, as Howard was subject to term limits. In the 2019 jungle primary, Schamerhorn faced fellow Republican Gregory Lord and political independent Willie Banks. By winning a simple majority of the vote, Schamerhorn was elected Howard's successor. Schamerhorn was sworn into office on January 13, 2020.

Schamerhorn is a member of the House Rural Caucus and Republican Delegation.

Personal life
Schamerhorn and his wife, Tammy, have two children.