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Jed “Duffy” Selter Duffy was born at a very early age among the clatter of horse hooves in the Clydesdale barns behind a large mid western brewery. At age 3 weeks, to the dismay and embarrassment of his parents, , he shunned mother’s milk in favor of pineapple-mango-lemon-lime-pumpkin curry juice boxes, having learned to feed himself by holding the boxes between his left earlobe and right big toe. He mastered juggling twelve sharpened juice box straws by age 3, ignoring multiple facial lacerations while learning. Grease paint seemed to be the appropriate cover up… ergo…clowning! With his highly developed skills in distraction and slight of hand, Duffy faked his way through high school, a college degree, spending several years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force and eventually winding up as an executive in the aerospace industry. He serves as the Director of Entertainment for Komedyplast, one of CCI’s Key Partners, and is a member of the Komedyplast Board. He has authored several small books (none of which are of note, obviously), and is a volunteer disaster action team responder for the American Red Cross. Duffy and his wife of forty years are the proud parents of two children who are recognizable by their ability to speak fluent Clydesdale and juggle juice box straws, simultaneously – upping their dad in the process. Duffy has been a volunteer clown since the invention of sand dunes. |
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Dave “Alfredo dona Cooka [PRK]” Nichols Alfredo has followed a natural progression from the Carnival to the Army to the Red Cross to Clowning; that seems natural right? Dave has spent most of his life helping people in need whether they wanted the help or not. His parents would be proud of him, after all those parent teacher conferences for clowning around in class. Who knew? |
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Gaston “Ski-G-Man” Peter-Contesse Gaston Peter-Contesse (“Peter” to those who don’t know him) was born in Switzerland, raised in a suburb of Seattle, Washington and was well on his way to a degree in Animal Psychology when reality reared its ugly head and gently suggested he try a more practical career. 180 degrees later, he found himself with a CPA and an MBA. Gaston has spent the majority of his career doing accounting, finance and operations in the health care industry. He and his wife, Lynn, enjoy running, hiking, birding and traveling. Gaston and Lynn have been married for 7 years and are parents to 5 adult children and one granddaughter. They are volunteer ski patrollers (winter), volunteer backcountry rangers (summer) and help out with various community activities throughout the year. Gaston’s favorite clowns are Bozo and Pennywise. |
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Andy “SOX” Bounds Andy “Sox” Bownds started clowning in the University of Winchester in England studying Performing Arts and Drama. Yes that’s right; you can really study anything these days!! After writing his thesis on hospital clowning, of which Duffy became the star – answering loads of Sox’s questions, Sox gingerly asked if he could join CCI on their 2011 mission to Peru. He was really happy when he was accepted with glee. From the first meeting with the CCI clowns (which involved lots of lime throwing), he knew this was an organization he wanted to be a part of and was honored when he was asked to become a member of the Board. The big plan is for Sox to set up a CCI chapter- a Giggle of Clowns – across the sea in little old England, which will be awesome making CCI even more international!! (This will be CCI’s first international “Giggle of Clowns!”) |
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Dr. John “Marbles” Duncan Marbles learned to play doctor at a very early age. He was able to constantly fool so many of his little friends that he decided there might be a career in there somewhere for him. He has continued to fool most of the people most of the time, and for years has been recognized as a world renowned pediatric neurosurgeon. Dr. John will tell you that his clown “handle” comes from people always telling him that he has lost his marbles. Those of us who know him well can attest to that. The rest of us on the CCI Board have really no idea why he wanted to join us, but as long as he keeps answering to “Hey You, Clown!” we’ll keep him around. |
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Lisa “Polka Dottie” Duncan Lisa is the glue that holds the Duncan family together, and she has a pension for polka dots. (Those two things fit, don’t they?) Lisa has an extensive and successful background in masterminding fund raiser events. Like her husband, Marbles, she is able to talk people into most anything. She is an expert in getting people to empty their wallets for worthwhile humanitarian causes and can turn any blotch into polka dots. Polka Dottie stays fit by working at several hand car washes in the San Francisco area. And, most importantly, she is schooling the rest of the Board on how to handle Marbles. |
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Deb “Giggles” Foy Deb “Giggles” Foy was meant to make others giggle. It wasn’t until six years ago that she decided to start taking clowning seriously! Giggle’s is currently the director for Clowns on Call at DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan as well as an independent clown at senior center establishments and charity events in and around Metro Detroit. When she’s not clowning Giggles enjoys running, biking and being active with her family. |
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Danny “Squeeky” Fritts Danny is a long time resident and community supporter in Kitsap County. As the owner of DEF Productions, Danny serves the entire Puget Sound area with unparalleled professional sound systems and set ups for community, school, private events, parties and weddings. He is a member of the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce, Kingston Chamber of Commerce and the Poulsbo- North Kitsap Rotary Club. He is also on the NK Rotary International Committee and the Board of House of Hope, supporting an orphanage in the Ukraine. Danny is involved with several community committee’s putting on events such as Poulsbo’s Viking Fest and Poulsbo’s 3rd of July and The American Cancer Relay for Life to name a few. |
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Jim “Jimbee” Funaro Jim is the Director of the Olympic College Poulsbo Campus, Washington. He comes to the College with over 20 years of management experience in private, non-profit, and governmental work. He is a strong believer in the ability of higher education to make significant and lasting positive impact on the lives of those who apply themselves to its challenges. Jim believes that the primary role of executive administration is to work strategically and cooperatively with staff and faculty to ensure students meet their educational goals in a timely and cost effective manner. In Jim’s previous position as Academic Dean for a private college in New Mexico he helped achieve a 20% percent improvement in student retention, assisted in establishing a strong online learning environment (200% growth over 4 years), and provided oversight, assistance, and training opportunities for over 50 staff and faculty. Previous to his work in the higher education field Jim worked in the fields of logistics, transportation, contract negotiations, and international marketing with both brick and mortar and internet based businesses. Jim Funaro holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the Anderson School of Business at University of New Mexico and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from San Jose State University. |
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Mike “Banjo” Honstain Mike “Banjo” Honstain was just born funny. The Doctor said so to his mother the day Mike was born. He said, “A funny thing happened in the delivery room.” Since that day, Mike has been a self proclaimed Fan of Fun! But it has only been in the last 5 years that he decided to take his Silly Side Seriously. Banjo is active in the “The Boeing Management Association Klown Klub”.” As well as CCI & independent clowning at various hospitals for children, Banjo has been in several different countries but always finds his way back. |
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MaryLou “Lupe Lu” Iverson Lupe Lu is an international risk consultant for play areas and an ol’ time slider and swinger. My family thinks I am a little ‘Lupe” so I am living up to my potential. |
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Lois “CoCo” Kerr Lois “CoCo” Kerr (AKA “TooTie”, “Gizmo”, & “Ida Know”), is a CCI Co-Founder and former Secretary. She is a retired manager from The Boeing Aerospace Company, and she has been a volunteer clowned for years. She is also a volunteer clown for “The Boeing Management Association Klown Klub”, active member of “Clowns of America International”, and has clowned in several countries around the world. CoCo is a highly sought after professional face painter. |
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NICOLE “NICKILZ” ROBBINS Nickilz always knew she would fit in to the clown world due to her uniquely formed nose. Its natural curvature was predestined to hold the ever telling red foam signature of a laughter inducing painted face. She serves as one of the newest and proudly the youngest member of the CCI Board team. |
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Laurie “LaLa” Smith LaLa is currently living in Mountlake Terrace, WA. – Inducted into CCI by her son “Clipper.” |
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Julie “Penpal” Witczak Julie “Penpal” Witczak plays in a middle school all day everyday as a teacher. While empowering teens on a daily basis she also enjoys instilling life skills through teamwork, communication, and respect. She is most proud of her student council and philanthropy club, and all of the fundraising they do together. Over the past few years, they have raised over $20,000 to give to various charities. When Julie is not teaching, she is traveling around the USA looking for summer camps to volunteer at. She has a passion for mentoring teens and helping them find their own passions in life while living her own life to the fullest. |
