Herb Metz was the main instigator and driving force behind the establishment of the World Clown Association.
[1] Herb had been the President of the Clowns of America prior to the time of their financial difficulties and ultimate organization breakup.
Along with the help of some influential friends in the Southeast Clown Association, he put together the framework for an organization.
He convinced various persons to serve ad hoc in various officer capacities until such time that a general membership meeting could take place.
Past president, Randy Christensen, has voiced disapproval of the 2016 clown sightings.