- Occupation: High-Tech Executive
 - Stanford University MSEE & BSEE; Tau Beta Pi, Terman Award
 - Grinnell College BA Physics; Phi Beta Kappa
 - Scoutmaster for troop of 130 scouts
 - Eagle Scout
 - YMCA Adventure Guides father/ daughter leader (300 participants)
 - Work: Stanford, ROLM, Echelon, Omneon (now Harmonic)
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Build stronger partnerships between the city and our schools.  Advocate for our schools and teachers.  Consult schools on development in the city.
 - Make Cupertino a vibrant destination for shopping, dining and services.  Bring innovative companies and good jobs to Cupertino.
 - Work with neighboring cities, regulators and Lehigh to bring the cement plant into compliance with laws that protect our air, water and land.
  
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The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Rod Sinks
 
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- "Rod brings new energy to the council & listens well" -- Richard Lowenthal
 - "Rod is the best choice to serve Cupertino..." -- Orrin Mahoney
 - CEA, FUHSD leaders H Tong, H Wei, B Wilson, P Bove, Sierra Club, CLCV
  
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