Board Member
Michael Sykes
Deputy Commissioner of DSS, Ontario County

Mike is currently a Deputy Commissioner in the Department of Social Services for
Ontario County. He oversees the Temporary Assistance and Workforce Development
departments, both of which provide services to low-income clientele and deliver
programming to address barriers to employment. Before working in DSS, Mike
performed maintenance and management duties at multiple Section 8 housing
complexes. He holds a master’s degree in counseling, with a focus on School
Counseling and Human Development.
Mike joined the Board of Family Promise of Ontario County in April of 2025 and is
currently a member of the Program Committee. Family Promise provided a great
opportunity to be a part of an agency dedicated to serving the needs of local families.