Judges
Head Judge
Mr. Mid Atlantic Leather 2025
Jason Elliott
Hailing from Charlottesville, Virginia, Jason Elliott (He/Him) is Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2025, representing the 40th year of the MAL title. He is also Mr. Virginia Leather 2024 and carried multiple LGBTQ+ titles prior to his leather journey beginning at MAL in 2019.
As Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather, Jason attended over 60 events and earned a Top 10 placement at the 2025 International Mr. Leather contest. He is often seen wearing a heart on his sleeve, a reminder that emotions and expression are not only welcomed in leather, but pivotal to its impact.
He is the Founder and Executive Director of Out and About, an LGBTQ+ empowerment organization based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Presently the only local provider of free in-home HIV testing, Out and About dovetails with Jason's passion for public health and over 15 years experience in professional HIV prevention and sexual health education. Jason travels extensively speaking throughout the country, sharing his own coming out story and the importance of intentional, safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.
In his spare time, Jason is a Plant Daddy who keeps his passport ready, a bourbon on rocks, and an orange hanky handy. He will almost never say no to ice cream and will most certainly welcome a big hug.
International Mr.Leather 2025
Rene Hebert
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Bootblack, International Mr. Leather 2025!
Rene is an accomplished bootblack and kink educator, with over 15 years of active experience in the scene, and 14 years as a bootblack. He has been teaching bootblacking and leather care online since 2022, and has taught kink and play classes for events and clubs such as Wicked in the West, Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert, Northwest Leather Celebration, and GearUp Weekend. A versatile switch, Rene finds enjoyment in prioritizing connected experiences when engaging in play regardless of the position and role he finds himself in.
When not bootblacking, he can be found nerding out with friends over card and video games, telling bad jokes that he knows will get him in trouble, singing along with showtunes in his car, and posting shameless thirst-trap selfies from the gym locker room.
Miss leon’s 2025
Sapphire Brilliance Dupree
Sapphire Brilliance Dupree or better known as The Jumpin Bean. I am Miss Leon’s 2025, Baltimores best dancing queen 2024, and I am a Doll apart of a wonderful drag entertainment company SADBRUNCH. I am from Charleston SC and now I reside in Baltimore MD. I am a trained dancer and gymnast and have been in the drag entertainment industry for 6 years. I am here for a good time not a long time. I am here to spread love, joy, peace, and positivity.
Asami The FoX
Asami the fox has been a pet player in the Pittsburgh community since the summer of 2011. Pet play has been a passion from the start, and so she began teaching in 2014. Currently, she runs a pet play group called Pittsburgh Paws and Claws, where she host romps and munches, as well as classes about safety, deepening headspace, pet/handler relationships, and hands on experiences with training techniques for all different types of human pets.
In addition, she is the current President of Steel City Pups (SCP), on the board of Pittsburgh's Kink Council, Vice President of North East Pets and Handler title competition (NEPAH), and Co-producer of the Steel City Fetishcon Iron City Pet title competition.
Mr. Eagle LA Leather 2025
Matias Gomez Constenla
Matias Gomez Constenla was born in Argentina, raised in New York, and now calls Los Angeles home. Proudly serving as Eagle LA Mr. Leather 2025. Matias has organized fundraisers for the Wildfire Foundation and the Trans Wellness Center. His journey from immigrant roots to leather leadership is guided by the belief that leather is about visibility, service, and chosen family. Through connection, he strives to ensure everyone feels seen.
Mr. San Francisco Leather 2019
Jawn Marques
Jawn Marques began his leather journey as Mr. December in the Bare Chest Calendar 2018, followed by Mr. Daddy’s Barber Shop 2018. He went on to earn the title of Mr. San Francisco Leather 2019 and later placed as First Runner-Up at IML 41.
Even after his run, Jawn has remained deeply engaged in the community. He continues to volunteer with the Bare Chest Calendar and, each year since competing, has returned to IML as a contestant handler - giving back to the very stage that shaped his own journey.
Beyond the leather contest stage, Jawn serves as a leader in his employee resource group where he creates space for connection and advocacy, with a focus on uplifting LGBTQ+ individuals. He is especially passionate about supporting the trans community, helping to identify opportunities where visibility, resources, and inclusion can make a meaningful difference
Around the country. One of his proudest achievements was helping to create Beauty Belongs to the Brave - a program that invites members of the trans community into a safe space for makeup consultations, visibility, and celebration.
For Jawn, contests and community work share the same purpose: building spaces of belonging. He believes leather is not just about a title, but about representation, service, and paving the way for the next generation of leaders. Whether on the international stage or at local bars, he embodies the spirit of leather: strength, pride, and community.
OMAR ZIESE
Omar Ziese is a leatherman, performer, and founder of a thriving performing arts studio. His mission is to pass on his passion for the arts so his students grow into strong, unapologetic, and cultured spirits. Each year, Omar strips down and turns up the heat at Broadway Bares, raising funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, celebrating both community and desire. In the leather world, he has proudly served as IML contestant handler and Tally Master, bringing precision, discipline, and brotherhood to the international stage. Omar embodies a life where art, fetish, and authenticity collide.
Tally Masters
Mr. GNI Leather 2022
Christopher Gonzalez
Christopher Gonzalez, IML45 1st Runner Up, Mr GNI Leather 2022 and former World Cub 2019/2020 is a kinky boy from Atlanta, GA and is an associate member of Command MC and Kentucky Bourbon Bears. A yoga teacher for almost 12 years, he focuses on Bear Yoga and teaching bigger bodies to enjoy and benefit from the practice! As a Diversity Equity and Inclusion advocate, he has served on many diversity panels and round tables. He is the current host of the Atlanta Jacks and a proponent for self love and expression. In addition to teaching yoga, Chris is a former professional dancer and actor. Chris flags White (Both Sides), Magenta (Both Sides), Hunter Green (Right), and identifies as a Side/Switch.
Mr. Rubber Ireland 2015
Collie (Pup Link)
Collie (aka Pup Link) from Northern Ireland, was a member of the Irish fetish community for many years before moving to Pennsylvania, USA. He was often found wagging his tail at fetish nights and events both at home and abroad and was easily recognised by his red mohawk… when he wasn’t wearing his pup hood.
He was elected as the first Mr Rubber Ireland back in 2015, was a judge for Mr Puppy Europe 2016, and Tallymaster for Puppy Ireland election in 2023, as well as a Tallymaster for the Mr Dublin Leather contest 2024. He’s got his paws ready to count up all the scores!
Judges Boy
Mr. mayhem leather 2023
Keron
Keron immigrated from Sicily in 2018 and began walking the Leather path in 2021. In May 2023, he earned the title of Mr. Mayhem Leather, and in 2024, he was named first runner-up at Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather and is proudly representing as part of Class 46 at International Mr. Leather.
By day, Keron is an accomplished scientist and research manager; by night, he is a proud leather boy and switch with a deep love for kink, connection, and community. He is an associate member of C.O.M.M.A.N.D. MC, a member of the Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M) and co-founder of the Philadelphia Pet Group. Co-producer of the Philadelphia Pet Night, he also co-hosts BLUF Philadelphia Social at The Bike Stop, helping to foster vibrant, inclusive spaces in his home city. Always curious and community-focused, he brings a deep sense of intentionality to every dynamic and scene, grounded in service, exploration, and consent. He follows and teaches the principles of R.A.C.K. (Risk-Aware Consensual Kink) and is a passionate advocate for Safe Spaces where people can show up authentically, access kink education, and explore their desires without shame.
In service to the wider community, Keron has served as a Judge for Mr./Ms. Route 66 and Mr. Michigan Leather contests, Tally Master for the Maryland Leather Contest, the inaugural Keystone PA Leather Contest, and Volunteer Coordinator for the Northeast Pet and Handler (NEPAH) Contest. He has proudly helped raise funds and secure sponsorships for events like NEPAH and the Northeast Leather Contest, keeping the heartbeat of our events strong and accessible. Known for his kind heart, steady presence, and dedication to tradition with a fresh perspective, Keron represents a new generation of service-driven leaders bringing thoughtful innovation into the Leather community. He is fucking proud to be a man who wears leather corsets—because honoring tradition and breaking molds aren’t opposites.