Thomas J. McDonough

Thomas J. McDonough joined RWU in 2016 as Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer, leading the university’s efforts in creating an excellent employee experience and a thriving community at Roger Williams University. He has been a human resources leader in higher education, media and manufacturing industries, with expertise in employee and labor relations, talent acquisition and performance management.

Prior to RWU, Mr. McDonough worked at the Providence Journal for nearly 35 years. At the Journal, he rose in the ranks from human resources director to the senior leadership position of Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations, where he led the human resources function for 400+ employees and served as a member of the senior management team and the chief labor negotiator.

Mr. McDonough has an M.B.A. and a B.S. in business administration from Providence College. He is a member of the Northeast HR Association (NEHRA), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Rhode Island Human Resources Association (RIHRM), and a founding member of Rhode Island Business Leadership Network (RIBLN).