by Taylor Bryant and Bonnie Butcher
The University of West Georgia Richards College of Business named Dr. Tom Gainey, UWG professor and chair of the department of management, as the first David H. Hovey Distinguished Scholar, funded by the Hardy and Merryl McCalman Foundation.
Dr. Tom Gainey
“I am so honored to be named the David H. Hovey Distinguished Scholar,” said Dr. Gainey. “Dr. Hovey was highly respected by his colleagues in the Richards College of Business for his many years of leadership, teaching, and service. Dave was a mentor to me, and he was my friend. I look forward to serving as the inaugural David H. Hovey Distinguished Scholar for the next three years.”
In addition to his duties as chair, Dr. Gainey teaches several courses in the Richards College of Business, including Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources Management, just to name a few. He is actively involved in research, including works on human resource information systems and alternate work systems. He has published more than 20 articles in journals, such as the Journal of Management, Human Resource Management Journal, Human Resource Development Quarterly, and Journal of Managerial Issues.
Originally from Hartsville, S.C., Dr. Gainey earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science and management from Francis Marion University in Florence, S.C. From there he attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., and earned his M.B.A. Dr. Gainey began working in the business industry in Hickory, N.C. After about seven years, he earned a Ph.D. in management at the University of South Carolina.
Mary Covington ’93, daughter of Hardy and Merryl McCalman and chair of the McCalman Foundation, said Dr. Hovey and her father were best friends and had a common passion for education.
“Knowing Dr. Hovey was such a dedicated dean and an inspiration to his many students, my family is pleased to have this opportunity to continue his vision and his love for learning by establishing this Distinguished Scholar.”
Dr. Hovey was involved at UWG as an educator as well as former dean of the Richards College of Business. During his time at the university, he had a tremendous impact on faculty, staff, and students through his approach of creative thought and business education. Dr. Hovey also served in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church.
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