Mr. Bullet Leather 2023 – Justin Hauser

I’ve been given the great fortune of travel. New experiences all over the country have fueled a passion to explore. Living in some of the most amazing destinations has given me a very diverse view of life, and the potential I have to share little parts of those communities with others on my journey. My battles with serious health problems…

Mr. Cachondo Leather 2023 – Yair Lopez

Yair Lopez is a proud Latino leather man born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He will be running for a new title, He has been appointed Mr. Cachondo 2023 for bringing recognition to the Latino side of the leather world, by Leo Iriarte. He is currently obtaining his master’s degree in social work. His strong passion for erotic…

Mr. LA Leather Bear 2023 – Carlos Zavala

I’m a 31 year old witch and second generation Mexican American who moved to LA in 2020. Witchcraft, curanderismo, brujeria, it’s a way of connecting to my Mexican heritage and my queerness. Learning and practicing traditions that my ancestors did, brings me closer to them. It follows that I love vintage leather, and it brings me pride and a sense of…

Mr. Sister Leather 2023 – Victor Ongpin

Victor Ongpin is a Seattle native who lived in the Evergreen State throughout most of his adulthood with a few stints touring the globe, meeting compelling men along the way. Shortly after coming out of the closet in his mid-twenties, Victor found community with like-minded individuals through the sport of rugby, where he learned not only about brotherhood and camaraderie,…

Mr. CSW Leather 2023 – Christopher Velasquez

Christopher Velasquez is a 27 year old Los Angeles native. Since coming out as gay, he has embarked on an interesting journey. Finding himself bridging many Los Angeles communities, he has made friends with a range of community members — from the queens and leathermen of Silverlake to the boys, girls and non-binary residents and patrons of West Hollywood.  Today,…

Mr. Regiment Leather 2023 – Colin MacDougall

Colin is in the midst of an intense Phoenix Year. For the past decade, he excelled in his dream role as an International Producer for Television/Film & Big Budget Podcasts. He started from intensely humble beginnings including being kicked out of his rural Arkansan home at age fifteen for being gay. This situational crucible made him dream bigger and push…

Joe Easton – Alternate Judge

Joe is a 75 year old gay man who has been out in the leather community since 1970.  He is a leatherman and biker who has been into fisting, flogging, bondage and uniforms since 1970.  Joe was a founding member of the Phoenix Uniform Club of San Francisco, the Golden State Peace Officers Association (Pigs in Paradise), and is currently…