Wisconsin Leather Pride Board

Sparkie grew up in Vermont in a large, community-focused family that valued diversity, understanding, and service—values he continues to live by. From a young age, he was an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and, as an adult, has become a proud voice for the Leather and Bootblack communities, giving back at every opportunity.

After leaving Vermont, Sparkie lived in several states—from California to New York—before settling in Wisconsin with his wife and babygirl, Girl Becky. Each place helped shape his understanding of the unique character and strength of local Leather and Bootblack communities.

Sparkie has served as a Leather community ambassador since 2009, when he became the inaugural Central Plains Leatherboy. He was Illinois Community Bootblack in 2015 and the first Wisconsin Leather Pride Person of Leather (2020–2023). He was First Runner-Up at International Mr. Bootblack in 2008 and Second Runner-Up in 2019.

He, along with Girl Becky, founded Bootblack Round Up, a Bootblack-centric event. Though he stepped down as producer in 2023, he passed the torch to four passionate individuals who will carry it forward. 

He is now the producer of Wisconsin Leather Pride, LLC. and is a co-Bootblack Coordinator at MIR. 

Money Penny uses her accounting knowledge to support causes she is passionate about.  As a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community she has joined Wisconsin Leather Pride as their treasurer.  She holds a master of science management - accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee  Lubar School of Business.  Despite rumors to the contrary, her favorite flavor is pistachio, not vanilla! 

Lady Eos is no stranger to leather or kink events having attended many over the years. First as an eager member of the kink community and then as a vendor. Perhaps you were lucky enough to get one of her special hands jobs (hint, it's not what you're thinking). Stop in the vending room to ask her about it. 

 Girl Becky has been involved in the Leather/kink/fetish scene for over 20 years. Along her journey, she has identified as a bottom, a slave, a switch, and a submissive. She has finally settled down with her Daddy, Sparkie, and is proud to be his devoted wife and Babygirl. She is a Bootblack who loves to love on leather while always learning more and was proud to serve as Wisconsin Leather Pride Bootblack 2020-2023.  She is happily married to her Daddy, Sparkie. Together, they co-founded Bootblack Round-Up, an annual Bootblack-centric event, until they stepped away to allow others to take it to the next level. She has more recently served as co-event Producer of Wisconsin Leather Pride weekend and is a co-Bootblack Coordinator at MIR. She is now extremely proud and excited to serve in the role of Executive Director - Bootblacks at International Mr. Leather, Inc. heading-up all things Bootblack for IML weekend, including the International Mr. Bootblack Contest.  If she manages to grab a few minutes outside of the community, you’ll find her reading fantasy novels (a.k.a. fae smut), playing low-stress cozy video games, and snuggling her stuffies.   

James is a geeky kinky cub with a soft spot for bad boys and daddy bears. He started on the scene in 2017 and has been helping where he can ever since, often participating in or leading fundraising efforts for local charities. James identifies as a kitty in the pet play arena who enjoys scritches and belly rubs…just beware his claws! He’s an electro play switch and likes to get flogged and tied up. He is a member of the Titans of the Midwest, Kentucky Bourbon Bears, and Kentucky Pets and Handlers. Two of his titles are Bluegrass Leather Pride Person of Leather 2019 and World Cub 2021. As a mental health advocate, his goal is to bring visibility and awareness to the stigma many face when dealing with mental issues. 

Reya Sunshine is a queer, demisexual, feral femme hedonist with over 15 years in the kink scene who teaches about consent, sensation play, and relationship dynamics across the country. Reya is an Emeritus member of Ohio SMART in Cleveland, the current president of the Titans of the Midwest, and a member of Haus of Heathens. Reya supports the Carter Johnson Library and Collection, the LA&M, and the NCSF. 

Zach Gillette, also known as Daddy Zach, is a kinky dominant from Kansas City, Missouri. He

proudly embraces his role as a husband to his partner, Gus Gus.

A well-known figure in the Iowa LGBTQ+ community, Daddy Zach was crowned Iowa Bear 2019

and Mr. World Bear 2021, gaining recognition for his leadership and commitment to queer

visibility. In addition to his bear titles, he is a beloved sister of the Perpetual Indulgence,

associated with the house of the City of Fountains Sisters.

Zach is a passionate advocate for mental health, inclusion, and diversity, dedicating much of his

time to spreading messages of queer joy and warmth. When he's not out in the community,

Daddy Zach enjoys the simpler pleasures of life, often found at home relaxing and cuddling with

his pups… both bio and human. His genuine care for others and his dedication to fostering a

supportive, inclusive environment have made him a beloved figure in his community..

Delta (he/him) is an energetic, helplessly extroverted, absurdly kinky switch leather coyote pup with a passion for growing kink communities, focusing on Leather and Pet Play. Delta is a prior board member of the Badger Pets and Handlers, served last year as Wisconsin Pet 2024, and currently serves Wisconsin Leather Pride as the Website and Marketing Coordinator. He currently also serves as Route 66 Pet 2025, a national education-focused Pet title, leading him to expand his local workshops on Pet Play, Aromanticism, and other kinky topics to events around the country. In his very rare free time, Delta studies Leather and BDSM history, culture, and philosophy, and pounces at opportunities to introduce curious new people to the kinky side of life in friendly and nonthreatening ways. 

Burley has always been very helpful type. He wants to help. He wants to solve problems. He wants to make things happen. And that's quite literally what he does all day everyday in his normal life and his kink life.  Between being Guard Burley Esque of the Arkansas Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - Abbey of hillbilly Harlots, to being Guard/Handler Burley in the pup community, to being Guard Pup Brawny: The Pupper Picker Upper; He wants to meet you. He wants to give you a hug. He wants you to know, that you're accepted as you are.  You can do anything that you put your mind to. He's partially disabled, and he's not letting that stop him, so why should you let something stop you? 

Holly Myst, Ms. Wisconsin Leather Pride 2020-2022, is a bootblack, bondage enthusiast and submissive-leaning leatherwoman. She recently relocated to the Atlanta area from the Great Lakes where she had been active in the Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago communities over the past decade. She had helped run a number of groups in Wisconsin including: Satyricon Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Area Subs Gathering, and Rope in Waukesha. Since moving to the Atlanta area, Holly has volunteered with the Leather Leadership Conference as their Bootblack Coordinator and as a bootblack at various local events including Southeast Leatherfest, Kink Down South, Southeast Black & Blue Weekend, Frolicon and Atlanta Leather Pride.  Holly's passion for volunteering extends beyond the leather community. In her downtime she focuses her efforts on LGBTQ+ representation in the workplace and representation of women in the STEM fields. When not volunteering at various events, both kink and vanilla alike, Holly can be found bootblacking at the Atlanta Eagle.

Magnus Wynter has been immersed in the leather community for 12 years, tracing his initial introduction back to IML 2013. Over the last decade, he has become the community’s dedicated visual historian, photographing countless events. His passion lies in chronicling kink classes, documenting personal relationships with leather, and highlighting the unique perspective each member brings. Through his photography, Magnus aims to preserve the community’s history, educate on various kinks, and capture the heart of the leather lifestyle. Based in Kenosha, WI, the 35-year-old enjoys exploring kinks such as daddies, bears, beards, cops, kilts, lumberjacks, light bondage, mutual massage, and pressure points. In his professional life, Magnus is a dietitian who provides patient counseling on nutrition and wellness. An accomplished cook, he is also a French classically trained chef, with hobbies that include baking, exercise, and, of course, photography