Nicholas F. Taubman

Nicholas Frank Taubman
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 81–82) Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Jenny Taubman
Children	Marc Taubman, Lara Taubman
Alma mater	University of Pennsylvania
Profession	CEO

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

• U.S. Department of State – Biography of Nicholas Frank Taubman

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