Thomas Gainey

Thomas Gainey, Ph.D., is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Management at the University of West Georgia's Richards College of Business. He holds a B.S. from Francis Marion College (1986), an M.B.A. from Wake Forest University (1988), and a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina (2000).

His research focuses on Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Technology in Education. Key areas include HR outsourcing in SMEs, employee stock ownership plans, telecommuting impacts, and educational technology adoption. He has published extensively on topics like e-HR systems, professional employer organizations (PEOs), and student perspectives in online learning.

Gainey teaches courses such as Human Resource Management (MGNT-4620), Applied Human Resource Management (MGNT-4621), and Foundations of Computer Applications (CISM-2201). He has maintained consistent course offerings since at least 2000, emphasizing practical experience through internships and applied coursework.

His work bridges academic research and real-world business challenges, particularly in leveraging technology for HR effectiveness and educational innovation. He has consistently engaged with both traditional and digital classroom environments, examining student preferences and satisfaction across modalities.