Nicholas F. Taubman
Nicholas Frank Taubman | |
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| 42nd United States 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 88–89) Roanoke, Virginia, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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 to 1958, and from 1960 to 1961.
Business career
From 1969 to 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 to 1978.
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", Virginia Business Magazine, June 1997, archived from the original on January 4, 2008, retrieved February 6, 2008
- ^ Kittredge, Kevin (February 7, 2008), "New art museum to carry Taubman name", The Roanoke Times, archived from the original on September 10, 2012, retrieved February 7, 2008
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