Walt Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House, has died at the age of 58, Ehmer, who joined Waffle House in 1992, quickly advanced to senior leadership roles. He became president in 2002 and later took on the titles of CEO and chairman, as noted by Georgia Tech University.
What Happened: The board of directors for Waffle House stated on Sunday that Ehmer died after a long illness. "He will be greatly missed by his entire Waffle House family," the statement read.
Ehmer also served as chair of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2013 and was involved with several organizations, including the Georgia Tech Foundation Board and the Georgia Tech Advisory Board.
The Waffle House chain, established in 1955, now operates over 1,900 locations across 25 states.
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