Nicholas F. Taubman
| Nicholas Frank Taubman | |
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| 42nd United States Ambassador to Romania | |
| In office December 2, 2005 – December 3, 2008 |
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| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Jack Dyer Crouch II |
| Succeeded by | Mark Gitenstein |
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| Born | 1935 Roanoke, Virginia, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Eugenia Taubman |
| Children | Marc Taubman, Lara Taubman |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Profession | CEO |
| Religion | Jewish |
Nicholas Frank Taubman is a United States businessman, politician, and ambassador. He served as the United States Ambassador to Romania 2005–08.[1]
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[edit] Early life
Nicholas Taubman was born 1935 in Roanoke, Virginia to parents Arthur and Grace. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy, a private college peparatory 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ United States Embassy in Bucharest: Ambassador
- ^ "Advance Notice", Virginia Business Magazine, 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", The Roanoke Times, http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/149859, retrieved 2008-02-07
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