James Toccacelli, APR, has more than twenty-five years of Global Corporate Communications and Corporate Public Affairs experience in Canada, the U.S. and Asia. Toccacelli brings a breadth of cross industry and cross discipline business experience to communications, with hands-on experience in media, the airline industry, government, apparel and consumer packaged goods, information technology services and commodities. A former journalist, Toccacelli 's published work in leading academic journals on the role and process of establishing a Corporate Reputation are often quoted and sourced. An accredited public relations professional, he is a recipient of the Canadian Public Relations Society's highest award, the Philip A. Novikoff Award, in recognition of his superior and outstanding service through professional practice and betterment of the community. He is also a recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and numerous international, national and local awards. He holds a Journalism degree from Carleton University and his volunteer work has included Board responsibility with the Canadian Paralympic Committee, the Hinks-Dellcrest Centre for Mental Health in Toronto, Toronto Pre-School and Language Services and various minor hockey associations.