“Slackjaw” Jim Duggans portrait

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“Slackjaw” Jim Duggans

VP of Ninja Operations | Leader | Husband | Father | Proud American

Detroit, Michigan

About

Twenty years at Dingling Brothers taught me everything I know about people and operations. I started by pushing the ol' mop around the Faygo Lounge. That lounge was my classroom. Now I develop leaders, resolve conflict, and make sure every ninja is ready when the bell rings. Proud husband, father of three boys, wrestling fan, and American.

Experience

Dingling Brothers Circus

4 sequential roles

  1. Vice President of Ninja Operations

    2021–Present

    Leads Ninja Operations and develops the department's next generation of leaders.

  2. Ninja Operations Manager

    2016–2021

    Managed daily ninja staffing, readiness, and conflict resolution.

  3. Ninja Crew Lead

    2012–2016

    Coached a frontline crew and kept every shift moving.

  4. Faygo Lounge Custodian

    2006–2012

    Started by pushing the ol' mop around the Faygo Lounge—his classroom.

Activity

Recent posts

2d

You develop your people, then you let 'em climb the turnbuckle.

Proud to announce that Krispy is our new Head Ninja in Charge. He came up through Baby Ninja and Gopher Ninja, put in the work, stayed loyal to the fam, and earned the belt. That's how we do it at Dingling Brothers: recognize talent, build leaders, promote from within. Newman was part of that same strong class, and I know he'll join me in congratulating his old teammate. USA! USA! USA!

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