Thomas Joseph Haas (born March 5, 1951)[1] is an American academic who is a former president of Grand Valley State University (GVSU) [2] and a chemistry professor.
[3] Prior to serving at GVSU, Haas was president of the State University of New York at Cobleskill from 2003 to 2006.
The GVSU Board of Trustees selected Philomena Mantella as the university's next president, effective July 1, 2019.
Prior to serving at the Academy, Haas completed two years service on board the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ACACIA homeported in Port Huron, Michigan.
[citation needed] On March 21, 2010, Haas was named one of the "Michigan Green Leaders for 2010" by the Detroit Free Press, for his leadership in environmental stewardship across GVSU's campus and in the region for conservation, emissions reduction, building practices, local food advocacy and other such environmental efforts.