by Joseph Weber
Walt Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House, has died after a long illness, the company’s board of directors announced Sunday. Ehmer was 58.
“He will be greatly missed by his entire Waffle House family,” the board said in a statement.
Ehmer was also a board of trustees member for the Atlanta Police Foundation, which announced the death of Facebook.
“Walt was a dedicated leader, tireless advocate for public safety, and an unwavering supporter of our mission to build a safer, stronger Atlanta,” the foundation wrote.
“His passion for community service and steadfast commitment to improving the lives of others will leave a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.”
Ehmer joined Waffle House in 1992 and quickly rose to senior leadership, becoming president of the company in 2002, according to the Associated Press.
He later became CEO and chairman.
“His leadership, dedication and warmth touched the lives of many, both within the Waffle House family and beyond. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a statement.
Ehmer attended Georgia Tech and from 2012 to 2013 was chairman of the college’s Alumni Association Board of Trustees
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Joseph Weber is a news editor at Just the News.
Photo “Walt Ehmer” by Atlanta Police Foundation and “Waffle House” us by Isaac Rockett.
