Governor Dannel Malloy is promoting his deputy chief of staff to his administration's top job. The change is official on Monday, September 28.
The Democrat announced Monday that Brian Durand, 34, will replace Mark Ojakian, who was named on Friday as the president of the Board of Regents for Higher Education.
Durand has served as the deputy chief of staff since 2012. He previously worked for the state's Office of Policy and Management, Malloy's campaign from 2004 to 2006, and the public affairs and communications firm Global Strategy Group.
“Brian Durand has been a trusted friend and advisor since I first began working with him in 2004,” Malloy said. “He has excelled at every challenge and task he has been presented with, and I look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role as chief of staff for my administration.”
Raised in Stamford, Durand lives in West Hartford with his wife and two sons. “I have been honored and privileged to work with Governor Malloy for so many years,” he said. “Whether it has been improving Connecticut’s economy, investing in transportation or reforming our criminal justice system, Governor Malloy has always put Connecticut’s interest first. He works hard and demands the same for those around him. I look forward to helping lead such a talented and hardworking staff.”
Durand will earn $160,000 a year.
This report includes information from The Associated Press.
