Herbert H. Pearce is the Founder and Chairman of H. Pearce Real Estate Company with seven offices, more than 150 associates, and annual sales in excess of $400 million. He is also involved in real estate development, syndication, and industrial and commercial projects.

Herb began his career working with A.C. Gilbert Company in New Haven. He held various management positions, including Factory Superintendent and Marketing Development Manager for a company employing 2,800 people, 2,000 of whom were involved in the operating department, which he headed.

In 1958, he started the H. Pearce Real Estate Company and utilized the management techniques along with the advertising and marketing skills earned and practiced at the nationally acclaimed A.C. Gilbert Company. From its inception the HPC exerted a leadership role in the Real Estate Industry and introduced many innovative ideas especially in the field of advertising and promotion. These ideas put into practice by the company changed the face of real estate in Connecticut. Herb served as President of the Connecticut Association of Realtors in 1975, representing 18,000 Realtors and served on the National Board of Realtors.

Herb has been dedicated to the growth and improvement of the New Haven community, improving the quality of life for its residents. Among the many awards and recognitions he has received over the years, Herb received the Seal of the City Award in September 2002. He is a New Haven native who has a long and proud history of service in the community. He has been a strong leader in business and a vocal advocate for many local non-profit organizations. Hon. Rosa L. DeLauro stated, "The Quinnipiac Council of Boy Scouts, Yale New Haven Hospital, American Red Cross and the New Haven Symphony are just some of the local, state and national organizations who have benefitted from his dedicated work. Past President of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Greater New Haven, Herb's efforts have made a real difference in the lives of many. His generosity and good will are reflected in the myriad of awards and recognitions he has received throughout his lifetime. The City of New Haven is indeed fortunate to have such a dedicated individual working on behalf of our community."