Please join us Monday March 18th 2019

For our meeting Monday March 18th 2019 we welcome Wally Amos who founded the Famous Amos cookie brand.

Wally Amos cookie creator

Wally Amos was born on July 1, 1936, in Tallahassee, Florida. He started in the mailroom of the William Morris Agency and in 1962 became the first black talent agent in their history. As an agent, he signed Simon & Garfunkel and headed the agency’s rock ‘n’ roll department. In 1975, he opened the first Famous Amos store. In 1998, Keebler purchased the brand, keeping Amos as the spokesperson.