Gov.-elect Tom Corbett drew on top names in the state’s Republican establishment as he began assembling his transition team Wednesday, saying they would help him shape his administration as well as draft a plan for reforming state government by his first week in office.Speaking to reporters at the Capitol, Corbett announced the front lines of the team, many of them people who worked as fund-raisers and strategists for his campaign. Some were also key players in the administration and campaigns of the last Republican elected governor, Tom Ridge.

Corbett, who is to be sworn in Jan. 18, reiterated that his top priority will be to present a balanced budget and resolve the state’s projected $4 billion deficit.

“The No. 1 priority out there is a balanced, responsible, reduced budget,” said Corbett, who pledged during his campaign not to raise any taxes.