GRUPO B – Participantes 12 até 22

Internacional Mr Leather Class 39 – CHIGAGO 2017

Esta é uma homenagem aos BROTHERS, com quem compartilhei um dos momentos mais bonitos da minha vida. Obrigado, DOM BARBUDO.

This is a tribute to BROTHERS, with whom I shared one of the most beautiful moments of my life. Thank you, DOM BARBUDO.

12 – Tyler Fig

Mr. Tri-State Leather

Cincinnati, OH

Mr. Tri-State Tyler Fig

Photo by Dozer Photography

A Leatherman from Cincinnati Ohio who is active in his community, Tyler is known mostly for his work with homeless LGBTQ+ kids as Mr. Cincinnati Leather through Safe and Supported, an organization dedicated to such a cause. Self-described nerdy ginger pig, Tyler enjoys the finer things in life like: cigars, piss, fisting, domination and roleplay.

Tyler is an avid traveler and is always excited to meet new people as he makes his way across the nation representing OINKY (Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky) an acronym that he says fits him perfectly.

13 – Guy Johnson

Mr. Santa Clara County Leather 2016

San Jose, CA

Mr. Santa Clara County Leather 2016 Guy Johnson

Photo by Ruben Jimenez

A 20-year survivor of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Guy spent his title year raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He graduated from San Jose State University in 1985 and moved to los angeles where he got his first taste of BDSM attending Avatar meetings. Guy has a passion for fundraising and education and this June will be launching the newly-formed Santa Clara County Leather Associations Education Forum in Silicon Valley.

14 – Tzachee Groupper

Israel Mr. Leather 2016

Tel Aviv – Israel

Mr. Israel Leather 2016 Tzachee Groupper

I was born in Kiryat Gat Israel, south of Tel Aviv. I am the fourth out of six children. I served the required three years full-time army service followed by 20-plus years reserve service. I am a medaled Gaza War Veteran. I now work in acquisitions. My first exposure to Leather was watching Glenn Hughes in “Can’t Stop the Music.” He became my role model; followed by Billy Idol. When Leather and BDSM porn became readily available in the 90s I learned IML existed. It became a fantasy of mine to participate. Now that I am actually a contestant I feel overwhelmed. My aim in Chicago is to listen, share, learn and fall in love with my brothers, the Class of IML 39.

15 – Daddy Jeff

Mr. Midwest Leather 2016

Louisville, KY

Mr. Midwest Leather 2016 Daddy Jeff Henken

Photo by DS Trumbull Photography

Daddy Jeff Henken is a native of Kentucky. He first stumbled on Leather in 2004 and has spent many years supporting the community through fundraising, service, and education. He sees Leather through the eyes of a daddy – a chance to help each individual find what makes them special. He is a member of the Kentucky Leather Brotherhood, Titans of the Midwest, Derby City Bears, and Mr. Friendly – Team Louisville; and has volunteered as the Vendor/Venue coordinator for Tri-State Leather Weekend. He believes that we are all better when we #Leathertogether (yes, that’s a verb).

16 – D. A. Durazo

Mr. Big Easy Leather 2017

Diamondhead, MS

Mr. Big Easy Leather 2017 Mr. D.A. Durazo

Photo by Ricky Taillon

Mr. D.A. Durazo was selected on October 8 to carry the title of Mr. Big Easy Leather 2017. He is a member and an officer for the Knights D’Orleans Leather Social Club and has been very active in many community events in New Orleans. He has selected True Colors as his beneficiary charity organization. This organization provides housing, clothing, education, and job skills to LGBT Youth who are homeless often as a result of being kicked out of their own family home in a “coming out” process. D.A. Durazo is 37 years-old and a resident of the Gulf Coast Region and has extensive background in the field of Information Technology. He is a huge proponent of Sex Positivity and regards all consensual sexual activities as fundamentally healthy and pleasurable, encouraging sexual pleasure and experimentation. He is proud to represent the Greater New Orleans Area and promote this region’s Leather Culture.

17 – Ali Mushtaq

Mr. Long Beach Leather 2016

Anaheim, CA

Mr.Long Beach Leather 2016 Ali Mushtaq

Ali Mushtaq is a founding member of ONYX South West and current Vice President. As such, he has helped raise money for multiple charities including APLA, Minority AIDS project, and Bienestar. In cooperation with the LA Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and Long Beach Imperial Court, Ali has produced successful events that have funded AIDS Lifecycle (attended by Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia) and the Center of Long Beach. In addition to working with the Leather community, Ali bridges non-Leather/Leather adjacent groups into the Leather community. For example, his outreach includes Leather workshops that serve as an introduction to the Leather and kink community for college students. He also represented Long Beach Leather in various publications, such as the LA Times, GED Magazine, Instinct, Queerty, Fight Magazine, The Leather Journal, and Playbear. In addition, he has appeared on KFI AM 640’s radio show to promote Leather and BDSM.

18 – Neri Grimaldi

Mister Leather Italia 2016

Naples – Italy

Leatherman Italy 2016 Neri

Photo by Flavia Di Vincenzo

Neri is a 45 year-old Italian from Naples. He was also second runner-up at Mister Leather Europe 2016. He is a member of Leather Club Roma, Leather Friends Italia and Leather and Fetish Milano. Since 2016, he took part in 13 international Leather events and 11 Italian events. Neri was a board member of Arcigay Napoli, President of Campania Rainbow and member of the LGBT standing committee of the Municipality of  Naples, managing many social projects and HIV research. He will be the first Italian contestant at IML since 2006.

19 – Robert Conn

Mr. Prime Choice 2017

Houston, TX

Mr. Prime Choice 2017 Robert Conn

Photo by Waytru Photography

Robert is a native of Houston Texas. He has been an active member of the Houston LGBT community for 29 years and began his Leather journey in 1989. In addition to serving as Treasurer of National Leather Association: Houston, he serves as an advisory member to Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of GLBT History, and a lifetime member of Houston Bears. When not serving the community, he enjoys time with his partner of 32 years and their five grandchildren.

20 – Mark Martin

Mister National Capital Leather Pride 2016

Ottawa, ON – Canada

Mr. National Capital Leather Pride 2016 Mark Martin

Photo by Perry Kirkpatrick

Mr. National Capital Leather Pride 2016, Mark Martin was born in Ottawa and continues to call it home.  Volunteering and community service has always been part of who he is; supporting causes and groups that have an impact on his life and community.

Mark’s Leather journey began in 2000 with his partner;  harnesses were purchased to attend local bar nights. He was hocked and his gear collection grew. At that point he thought of Leather as sex and fun. He soon learned that Leather is community – about giving back and doing more.

21   Chad ‘Kubby’ Barr

Mr. Harbor Room 2016

Mount Pleasant, WI

Mr. Harbor Room 2016 Chad Barr

Chad Barr, Mr. Harbor Room 2016, is currently a student for Software Development at Gateway Tech and graduates in December of 2017. He is engaged to be married to his fiancé Jeffrey Frommelt in June 2017. Currently Chad lives in Racine, WI with his fiancé and three dogs (aka: his kids) that he’s adopted from the Humane Society.  He’s an active member in the Castaways MC, a Leather/Levi motorcycle club in Milwaukee, WI. Chad enjoys spending his free time working around the house, playing his guitar, and spending time with friends and family.

22 – Geoff Millard

Mr. San Francisco Leather 2017

Oakland, CA

Mr. SF Leather 2017 Geoff Millard

Photo by Breathless Exposure Studios

Geoff Millard, Mr. San Francisco Leather 2017, is that bear you see in all brown Leather. He is a disabled Iraq war veteran, bootblack, and Leatherman originally from Buffalo, NY. Look for him flagging hunter green on the left, light pink on right, and can switch his light blue, navy blue, black, or grey. Despite living most of his life in the closet, Geoff learned to love boots in the Army, knowing he was a queer pervert from his earliest memories. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor in Oakland, where he now lives with his husband/sub.

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