Meet The Committee
Robert "Bibbledy Bob" Bowker
Chairperson Clowns International
aka Bibbledy Bob is a full-time entertainer DJ – Radio Presenter & yes Clown – based in Tamworth Staffordshire England. As PRO it is my role to make sure CI & Clowning gets positive press whenever possible. But also, to assist you if you have occasion to deal with the press and need assistance to make sure you get a good outcome.
.As chairman it’s my role to guide the CI team and members through evolving times – CI is becoming a first class source of historical archive for clowning but also be a first class resource for education where aspiring clowns can learn all about our art – equally as important is keeping the art of clowning safe & sound for future generations to come so as you can see myself and my amazing team are busy reshaping and remolding the club into a club that all clowns are proud of and want to be a part of
Vice Chairperson Andrew Davis
Andy the Signing Clown
Secretary - Neil Wilkins
Neil is Currently the CI Secretary, Chairperson for the Holy Fools.
Treasurer - Honorary Vice President Christopher "L.O."Stone
Once again Christopher Stone is back as the treasurer. He has provided many years service ensuring that Clowns International is successful
Brian Kinney
Education Officer
Blotto is the mischievous character of multi-emmy nominated make up artist Brian Kinney, first appearing in the streets of London in 2000. Since then, he’s turned up at the odd parade, party, film and conference, always looking to share the art of clowning and bring a smile
Julie Proctor
Social Media Facebook
Our resident Egg Artist and Social Media Officer
Ian Thom - Co-opted Committee Member
Ian ‘Gingernutt” Thom, has been a member of C.I. for many years, Vice Chairman at one point, and a Committee Member for what seems forever😊
Started clowning July 1976. As a performer I’ve worked in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Scandinavia, and will do again when it’s finally safe to do so.
Wendy Gibson
Friends of Clowns -
works with the many friends that help Clowns International and provides hospitality to the members. She is responsible for providing safe, efficient and hygienic hospitality services, maintaining outstanding presentation.
Deanna "Dee Dee" Hartmier
Chairperson Emeritus
Deanna is from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada and has been clowning since 1995. She was the first Canadian World Clown Association (WCA) President in 2013-2015. Honored to receive the Clown of the Year 2015, awarded Lifetime Achievement in 2020 along with numerous other awards. She has been on the WCA Board from 2007-2020. She is a member of Clowns International, World Clown Association, Clowns of America International, Clowns Canada and many other entertainment groups. More information can be found at www.deedeetheclown.com
Ron "Toto" Johnson
Ambassador-
In 1985, at the age of 18, “Toto” graduated from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus’ Clown College and spent the next 4 years on tour with “The Greatest Show on Earth”. “Toto” opened his company, “Colossal Clowns International”, in 1990 when he embarked on his first overseas clowning adventure. Clowning has directly or indirectly taken “Toto” to 48 states and over 20 countries (India, England, China, Monaco, Sweden, Portugal, Holland, Finland, Northern Ireland, Canada, Japan, etc) so far.
David "Conk" Vaughn
Benevolent Fund Officer
I have been a member since 1997 and a Committee Members from 1999 was Membership Secretary for 10 years and on my second term of office as your Benevolent Officer. I am an Equity member, a member of another clown club and a Director of a clown charity by the name of World Wide Smiles Ltd.
The Clowns Gallery representative - Mattie Faint
Mattie has been the Curator for the Clowns Gallery for many years. More information about the Gallery can be found at: index (clownsgallery.co.uk)