Background
Pearce, Barbara Louise was born on October 9, 1954 in New Haven. Daughter of Herbert Henry and Margaret Mae (Perry) Pearce.
Pearce, Barbara Louise was born on October 9, 1954 in New Haven. Daughter of Herbert Henry and Margaret Mae (Perry) Pearce.
AB magna cum laude in Psychology and social relations, Harvard University, 1976. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1980. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1980.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Albertus Magnus College, 1998.
Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Boston, 1980-1981;
vice president, H. Pearce Real Estate Company, Inc., North Haven, Connecticut, 1981-1985;
president, H. Pearce Real Estate Company, Inc., North Haven, Connecticut, since 1986. Commissioner Connecticut Real Estate Commission, 1991-1995. Director Bank of New Haven, 1988-1993, Advest Group, since 1996.
Vice chair Development Commission, New Haven, since 1988.
Chair Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, 1991-1994. Board directors Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, since 1982, chair, since 1997. Treasurer The Foote School, New Haven, since 1994.
Founder Women Organizing Women Political Action Committee, Connecticut, since 1989, overseers committee visiting Harvard University, since 1998, International Festival of Arts and Ideas. Member Greater New Haven Board Realtors (president 1996), Young President Organization, Connecticut Business and Industry Association (director 1987-1997, chair 1993), Regional Leadership Council (chair since 1995), Radcliffe Varsity Lightweight Crew.
Married Norman John Fleming, June 14, 1980. Children: Bradley Pearce, Hope Fleming.