Nicholas F. Taubman
Encyclopedia
Nicholas Frank Taubman is a United States businessman, politician
, and ambassador
. He served as the United States Ambassador to Romania
2005–08.
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
.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1957–1958, and from 1960-1961.
, a chain of auto parts stores founded by his father Arthur Taubman.
from 1976-78.
Taubman was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Romania by President
George W. Bush
in November 2005 and served until December 2008.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, and ambassador
Ambassador
An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
. He served as the United States Ambassador to Romania
United States Ambassador to Romania
A United States diplomatic representative to Romania has existed since 1880. The United States formally recognized Romania in 1878, following the Treaty of Berlin; diplomatic relations were opened in 1880, and American diplomats were sent to the country. Until the early 20th century, most...
2005–08.
Early life
Nicholas Taubman was born 1935 in Roanoke, VirginiaRoanoke, Virginia
Roanoke is an independent city in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. state of Virginia and is the tenth-largest city in the Commonwealth. It is located in the Roanoke Valley of the Roanoke Region of Virginia. The population within the city limits was 97,032 as of 2010...
to parents Arthur and Grace. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg Academy is an independent, coeducational boarding school for grades 9-12 located in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The school's mission is:...
, a private college peparatory school, in 1953, then attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School is the business school of the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wharton was the world’s first collegiate business school and the first business school in the United States...
, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
.
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 PartsAdvance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts , headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, is the second-largest retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. AAP was founded in 1932 and had 2008 sales of approx. $5.1B...
, a chain of auto parts stores founded by his father Arthur Taubman.
Politics
Taubman served on the Roanoke City CouncilCity council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
from 1976-78.
Taubman was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Romania by President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
in November 2005 and served until December 2008.