| Nicholas Frank Taubman | |
|---|---|
| File:Taubman.jpg | |
| 42nd Ambassador to Romania | |
In office December 2, 2005 – December 3, 2008 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Jack Dyer Crouch II |
| Succeeded by | Mark Gitenstein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1935 (age 89–90) Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jenny Taubman |
| Relations | Arthur Taubman |
| Children | Marc Taubman, Lara Taubman |
| Residence | Roanoke VA |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Profession | CEO |
| Religion | Jewish |
Nicholas Frank Taubman (born 1935) is a United States businessman, politician, and ambassador. He served as the United States Ambassador to Romania 2005–08.[1]
Early life[]
Nicholas Taubman was born 1935 in Roanoke, Virginia to parents Arthur Taubman and Grace. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy, a private college preparatory school, in 1953, then attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics.[2]
He served in the U.S. Army from 1957–1958, and from 1960–1961.
Business career[]
From 1969–2005, Taubman served as President and CEO of Advance Auto Parts, a chain of auto parts stores founded by his father Arthur Taubman.
Politics[]
Taubman served on the Roanoke City Council from 1976–78.
Taubman was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Romania by President George W. Bush in November 2005 and served until December 2008.
Philanthropy[]
Taubman and his wife Jenny are the largest donors to the new Art Museum of Western Virginia, having pledged over $15 million. In recognition, the new museum was renamed the Taubman Museum of Art.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ United States Embassy in Bucharest: Ambassador
- ↑ "Advance Notice". June 1997. http://www.gatewayva.com/biz/virginiabusiness/magazine/yr1997/june97/cover.html. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
- ↑ Kittredge, Kevin (2008-02-07). "New art museum to carry Taubman name". http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/149859. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
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