Judges
Judges
Tim’s Leather journey began about 20 years ago while living in Rochester, NY. Through interaction with the Rochester Rams, he became intrigued with the leather lifestyle, met his SIR and was trained in the ways of the Old Guard. In those “early” days, his travels took him to IML and MAL working as a leather vendor. Having since moved back to his home state of Connecticut in 1999. In 2010 Tim cofounded the CT. Cruisers, a play group that encourages safety and responsibility while providing a safe space for those that wish to explore their inner desires and fetishes and offers education to those new to the lifestyle. He is the proud SIR to his boy Robert a.k.a. “scruffy” (Mr. New Jersey Leather 2011). Tim has competed at both MAL and IML and is an Associate member of the Jersey boys of Leather. Tim is an avid sailor, loves the beach and enjoys being a photographer. Tim always stresses the most important attributes to carry with you on your leather journey are honesty, integrity and respect….. respect for others but above all respect for yourself.
Den Daddy
Tim White
Mr. Ct. Leather 2011
Michael Mayer, aka boy Michael, is a member of Mama’s Family since January 2011 when he was pinned Mama’s Devil Pup. Michael has been an active member of the Bear and Leather communities for many years and is blessed by the brotherhood and friendship these communities provide. Michael is a Client Service Manager for a financial firm in Baltimore Maryland. Additionally, Michael is the chairperson for the firm’s LGBT Employee Resource Group, designed to heighten LGBT awareness in a conservative environment, engage allies towards a more diverse and inclusive work environment and empower LGBT employees in their personal and career goals. Michael has spent much time in corporate networking to empower LGBT professionals, raising awareness and support for the transgender community and seeking community outreach opportunities in the Baltimore area, focusing primarily on health awareness and HIV/AIDS prevention and cure. Michael couldn’t be happier to be back in Connecticut, his second home, as Tally master for the Mr Connecticut Leather Contest! Heart felt congratulations to the Connecticut Leather family. He also gives best wishes to this year’s Mr. Connecticut Leather contestants! Have fun and please stay true to yourselves. Follow the path your heart and soul lead you on! As a supporter of all the local groups and their endeavors I look forward to the fun and excitement of this event.
Tallymaster
Michael Mayer
Manny Son has been part of the leather/kink scene since 2011 when he had a fateful meeting with former Mr. Connecticut Leather 2005 in Provincetown. Being quite literally thrown into the world of leather/kink he embraced this change as it was more-so a natural progression of mental growth. Originally from Philadelphia PA, and now living in the New Haven area with partner George Peet, he spends time in the New Haven community lending support to leather titleholders past-and-present, brothers and sisters alike.
Assistant Tallymaster
Manny Son
Robert Chandler
I am pleased and honored to have been asked to represent
Connecticut Leather once again this year as the Master of Ceremonies. I mostly enjoy getting out and seeing so many wonderful leather men and women in our community. This year like many others has been pretty busy for me, I have a very busy career,
adding to that I have returned to school, and keeping up with our leather family and friends. This year I have been fortunate to have been asked to return and emcee the Mr CT Bear contest as well as another first time emcee at the Mr Woods Leather contest. I have plans in the works for a future engagement which could be a very big bear event which is coming up early next year. Crossing my fingers on that one! To the contestants this year, I wish them all the very best of luck! It takes a tremendous set of @#* to stand up and represent not only yourself, but the community.
M.C.
Daddy Al Santora
Co-Founder MAL
Daddy Al Santora, has been a part of the leather community for over 40 years. In 1982, Al won the Mr. Delaware competition in Rheoboth
Beach, followed by Mr. Philadephian Leather in Philadelphia, Pa. In November of 1983, Al won Mr. D. C. Eagle 1984, which brought him to
Chicago and placed him as a top Finalist. Daddy Al then joined the Centaur Motorcycle Club in 1985, Al,Tony and Jim decided to have a
regional feeder contest to IML. with the support of the club. The Mr. Mid Atlantic Leather contest was founded and is in its 32nd year
Daddy Al is now the sole surviving founder. In the summer of 1984, Al was asked by Numbers Magazine and "The
Connection", a New York based Gay Newspaper to act as the traveling representative, to help direct and MC its 15 regional contests, This
Contest was entitled "The Hottest Man" with its Finals held on Fire Island, New York. This event was videotaped by The Gay Cable Network"
and was then made into a documentary on Leather. Our own IML 1984 ,Mr, Ron Moore and George Sardi, entertainment columnist and host of
"Gay Morning America" were two of the judges. Daddy Al became involved over the next years with mentoring, Mcing contests and privileged of being a key note speaker at several contests and club anniversaries.. With the help of Tony DeBlase, Chuck Renslow, Vern Stewart, Mary Elizabeth Boyd and Mr. Marcus Hernandez, Al continues his journey in helping support and encourage the leather lifestyle among all individuals in the leather and fetish community.. Al has been a great supporter of "Brother Help Thyself", and MC'd
many of the DC Eagle Contests and Scarlet Bake Sale in Washington DC, He was the first recipient of the Jill Carter "Unsung Hero" award, a
member of Mama Rienharts extended family, In 2005 he was the recipient of Pantheon's "Couple of the Year" award, followed by, most recent,
the 2015 Pantheon's Presidents Award. Al has judged contests from the local to the international arena, including IML in 1990, he was the first leatherman invited to judge Miss Gay America in 1999, IMsL in 2004 and Mr. and Ms. Leather World 2006. Al continues in supporting Florida's Leather/Fetish community by assisting with state and local fundraisers,He has played an intrical part in Fantasy Fetish Fest weekend and LeatherSir, leatherboy, Community Bootblack weekend. Al sat on the first Executive Board for International LeatherSir
and leatherboy. He is a member of the Centaur M.C. of Virginia.Past secretary of the,Tampa Leather Club of Tampa and honorary membership
in the Philadelphian M.C.of Pa.,and the D.C. boys of leather.in Washington D.C.
Lead Judge
Morgana de Luxe
Empress 2013
Morgana Deluxe is known throughout Connecticut for her smile, laugh and high energy numbers. The Captain and Co-Founder of the Hartford Harlettes, she has been performing and helping raise funds for the Communities of Connecticut for over 20 years.
In 2013, alongside her life partner, Trevor Reynolds, they served as the Reigning Emperor & Empress of the Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut. Their reign raised 33,000 for AIDS Project New Haven, Saint Philip House, Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, and the Connecticut Trans-Advocacy Coalition . She has served as a Judge for Mr. Connecticut Bear, the Western Mass Triple Crown Pageant, and numerous other dance and Scholarships contests. Morgana is looking forward to working with Mr. Connecticut Leather to select our new title holder!
Judge
Mama
Connie Cox
Connie Cox is a native of Brooklyn New York now retired in Baltimore, Maryland. Also known as Mocha Goddess or Momma Connie , She has Mcd, judged,produced,volunteered, had sex and presented at numerous contests and events around the country. She is currently a life member of Hooker and Boys and has been a member of the Defenders, The Lesbian sex Mafia and others. She is a Honorary Mid-Atlantic Leather Woman.....She says"their is nothing better then a hot man, a hot tongue, a hot cock.........Well maybe a Jack and Coke light on the
Judge
scooby
Mr. Ct. Leather 2017
Scooby is Mr. Connecticut Leather 2017. He is an active member of CT Cruisers and Leather boys of New England (LboNE). Scooby identifies as both a boy and pup, and desires to show how someone from the submissive side of the D/s spectrum can also be a leader in the Leather and fetish community. He enjoys participating in LGTBQ events in Connecticut and surrounding region. Scooby has a wide range of kinks, including but not limited to leather, boots, bondage, flogging, spanking, toys, cigars, and pup play. Scooby wants everyone to remember that Leather is built on compassion, strength and service to others and to the community. Most important though, is the connections we make with others.
Judge
Rick Daley
Northeast Leather Sir
2007
Rick was born and raised in central Connecticut and continues to live here today. Rick got involved in the leather scene when his MC Club "Wildfire MC" took him on his first leather run to P-town and Mates Leather Weekend in 2006. There he made many friends and through these friends heard of the Mr. Connecticut Leather Contest in which he competed for the 2007 title year. Although he didn't win he became a surrogate brother which took him from helper, stage manager, treasurer to V.P. of the organization. I have been a proud supporter of many organizations including F.L.A.G., The former Mr. Boston Leather, The NJ Leather Family, The Providence Eagle, Lbone, ILSB, DNA,Ct. Cruisers and The Three gay campgrounds.I continue to mentor and support as many of these as time permits. I currently live with my boy, boy ken of 7 years in Plantsville and work for Connecticut's largest power supplier. It is a pleasure and an honor to be chosen as a judge for this organization which has a huge piece of my heart from the moment I became a part of it 11 years ago.
Judge
Tina is a Kinky, Queer, Leather Dyke with a focus on community building. When asked what drives her, Tina replies, “I love my commitments to our community. I recently identified my involvement with organizing leather/kink events as my own personal fetish. I LOVE seeing people connect, have fun and feel a sense of belonging. I thrive on that.” Finding leather about a dozen years ago, her early experiences as NDD/s BootCamp Management Staff, a Brimstone Minion and as Director/Founding Board Member of MAsT Wilmington, DE inspired her to take on more leadership roles in the local and national communities. Tina has leveraged the knowledge gained and contacts made Co-Producing the 2014 Leather Leadership Conference-Philadelphia and 2010-2013 Philadelphia Leather Pride Nights into current success with: Philadelphia Leather Alliance – President since 2013, Philadelphia Women’s Leather Bar Nights – Co-Founder/Coordinator since 2013, Mid-Atlantic Leather Woman & Bootblack Contest – Co-Producer since 2015 and Executive Producer for Drummer North America since its inaugural event in 2015. www.DrummerNA.com As a community influencer, focusing on gender and sexuality inclusion, she made the decision to have the eligibility criteria to compete for North American Drummer, Drummerboy and Drummer Bootblack reflect those values. Her future holds working to further values of inclusion among the communities; including marginalized subsets, continuing to create spaces that foster making kinky, play and sex happen.
Judge
Tina Landi
