Incoming Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman announced her staff this afternoon.
Bettye Jo Pakulis, a veteran of state government, will serve as chief of staff. Pakulis served as assistant to Treasurer Denise Nappier and capitol office director for former secretary of the state Miles Rapoport.She was also deputy director for Democracy Works.
Senior advisor Martin Heft and communications director Steve Jensen both served in the comptroller's office. Special Assistant Theresa Becchi worked on Dan Malloy's campaign and is a 2010 graduate of College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass.
Malloy has repeatedly said Wyman will be an active deputy and a key player in his new administration, which may support the need for a four-person office. That's how many current Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele had, though a cursory search of the Courant archives did not turn up any references to his spokesperson or chief of staff.