Kenneth Knappe

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DISC Type : di

Deputy Commissioner Social Services at Suffolk County

Oakdale, New York, United States

Overview

Kenneth Knappe serves as the Deputy Commissioner of Finance for Suffolk Countys Department of Social Services. His extensive career within the county includes roles as a budget analyst and management analyst, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to public sector financial management, supported by his degree in Political Science.

Outside of his professional life, Kenneth is deeply involved in local athletics as the Vice President of Suffolk Track Officials Inc. He is a certified sports official for high school and college track, field, and cross country, dedicating his time to supporting student-athletes in the community.

He balances a distinguished career in public finance with a leadership role in a non-profit organization dedicated to track and field officiating.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Confident & Optimistic

Generous

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Public Sector Finance
He has spent over 29 years in various financial roles for Suffolk County, managing budgets and fiscal operations for the Department of Social Services.
Youth Athletics
Serves as Vice President and an active official for Suffolk Track Officials Inc., a non-profit that supports high school and college track and field.
Human Services
He is the Vice Chair of the NYSAC Standing Committee on Medicaid and Human Services, shaping policy for social programs across New York State.

Media Appearances

Kenneth has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Deputy Commissioner Social Services at Suffolk County
11-2010 - 6-2025
Director of Finance, DSS at Suffolk County
1-2005 - 11-2010
Principal Mangament Analyst at Suffolk County
4-1996 - 1-2005
Senior Budget Analyst, County Executive's Office at Suffolk County
3-1992
Sports Official at Section XI - Suffolk County Athletics

Education

1991 - 1995
Political Science from State University of New York Cortland
1989 - 1991
Education details unavailable from Sayville High School

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Exp : 34 Location : Oakdale, New York, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Deputy Commissioner Social Services at Suffolk County
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