Gray is executive Chairman of SecurityCoverage, a privately held company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that provides computer security services for homes and small businesses. Gray also serves on the board of directors for Insight Communications Inc., the ninth largest cable company in the U.S.

"Stephen Gray brings a tremendous amount of industry insight and experience to Hawaiian Telcom, and we look forward to strong contributions from him as an independent member of our board," said Michael Ruley, Hawaiian Telcom's CEO. "His deep telecommunications experience should prove especially valuable as we continue to address the full range of customer needs in our market."

In 1992, Gray was one of the original founders of McLeodUSA, which provides facilities-based integrated voice and data services in more than 490 U.S. cities. Initially serving as chief operating officer and member of the board, Gray was named president of McLeodUSA in April 2002 and served in that position until he retired in December 2004.