Walter Dods has returned to Hawaiian Telcom’s leadership team after taking a brief hiatus following the company’s emergence from bankruptcy protection.

Dods had served as a director on Hawaiian Telcom’s board since 2005 and as its chairman since May 2008, helping guide the company through the bankruptcy process.

Dods stepped down on Oct. 28 as part of the bankruptcy reorganization. He returned as a director Dec. 9. He also was appointed chairman of the board’s nominating and governance committee.