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Mantella, Haas first to enjoy new 'Haas Boss' sandwich
July 18, 2019
President Philomena V. Mantella joined President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas July 17 at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids to taste test a new sandwich named for Haas.
The "Haas Boss" was created by Slows Bar BQ to honor Haas for his 13 years of service to Grand Valley State; Haas retired in June.
The winning sandwich, the Haas Brisket, has brisket, bacon aioli, coleslaw and pickled onions. Haas and his wife, Marcia, also taste-tested a pork sandwich and a hamburger. Their 9-year-old granddaughter, Maddie, helped make the final decision.