Head Of State's Auto Retailers Fights For Dealerships Adjusting To New Reality

James T. Fleming, 54, has been president of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association since March 2008. Its 270 members, down from 325 a year ago, are licensed to sell new cars. In addition to working in the private sector, Fleming previously served 18 years in the Connecticut General Assembly and more recently as commissioner of the state departments of Public Utility Control, Public Works and Consumer Protection. He lives with his family in Simsbury.

July 22, 2009