Wisconsin Leather Pride Judges/Judge's Girl - Leather

 Master Mufasa Ali has been a dedicated member of the leather community for more than 35 years! He is the founder of the Men of ONYX, ONYX National Council Chairman Emeritus, Patriarch of Mufasa's Pride, Leather History Preservation Foundation founding Board Member, Mr World Leather 2006/2007 and the ONYX Leatherman 1997. Mufasa has received many awards including the Pantheon of Leather Marcus Hernandez Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the founder of the People of Color Caucus, the Leatherman of Color title and a nationally known speaker and educator/presenter on many topics. Mufasa is an ordained pastor, DEI consultant, spiritual life coach and consulting hypnotist by profession.. 

 xiaoyi is a queer Leatherwoman, poly-play and omni-sensual.  She is honored to be owned by Master Dennis and is the Southwest Bootblack 2016. They are a Griot for the Crossroads Annex of the Carter Johnson Library and Collection.   xiaoyi’s mission is to help create understanding and acceptance among people, for each to learn, grow, and be as they are. She works to do this through education and demystification.  They are a speaker, coach, and educator who openly shares their journey in hopes that she might help others who face similar challenges. Her favorite color is rainbow and favorite flower is tulips.  They live with a chronic illness and strive to thrive every day anyway. When asked if the carpets match the drapes, they gladly tell you ‘“I installed hardwood.” 

 Gary Wasdin is the Executive Director of the Leather Archives & Museum in Chicago. If you have any latent librarian fantasies about overdue books and creative ways to pay your fines, he’s your guy. Gary is a Bi Dom Leather Daddy Bear who flags red, yellow, tan and hunter green on the left. In his free time Gary enjoys cigars, travel, food, and awkward silence. Gary is a passionate advocate for body positivity and sexiness in all shapes and sizes. He lives in Chicago with his husband Jon, and is now taking a walk on the subby side with a new Sir. You can find him in various places online as chicagocigardad. 

 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. 

 A proud Chicago transplant from Venezuela, you might know him as Mr Chicago Leather 2014, the International Mr leather Den Daddy, or the Vice President at the Leather Archives & Museum. He's judged and emceed kink events across the globe – including IML, ILSb, MIR and Mr Fetish Europe. Emcee for Iowa leather weekend for the last 3 years and International Mr. Rubber for the last 5. Producer of CODE night, the largest monthly kink social in Chicago. Passionate about technology, kink, community, and being Sir to his husdog Rowdy, Miguel believes dominance and kindness are not mutually exclusive 

 TooMuchNeon is the 2025 North American Cub and a neurodivergent himbo from the Midwest. Representing a variety of labels (i.e. cub, gainer, moopup, aforementioned himbo, and more), Neon encourages people around him to explore the terms and names that fits who they are the best. When he’s not rambling about the psychology of labels, you can find him designing pins, playing video games, or just standing there thinking about character actress Margo Martindale. Come by and chat! He’s always here to give a hug and meet new friends. 

 Hunter is a queer transmasc pet that has been active in the community for 3 years but kinky for much longer. They are the Inaugural Route 66 Pet 2024 and has been to multiple events as an educator and demo bottom. His interests include primal play, cigars and edgeplay. He is also a little, leatherboy and slave with a passion for education. Besides helping out friends or explaining his multiple headspaces he strives to continue fostering a safe space for fellow queer, trans and neurospicy individuals. 

 Master Lucian Raven (he/him) is a bootblack from Sioux City, Iowa who has been engaged in leather care for over 15 years and has been formally bootblacking since 2020. He is the bootblack coordinator for ILW and works the stands at events across the country. He's the Bratty Daddy and proud Owner of His doll, celina who He currently serves alongside as your 2025 Midwest Master and slave. As an educator he enjoys teaching leather care skills, mental health and disability considerations in kink, service oriented power exchange, emotional sadism, and dynamic negotiations. He's a proud member of the House of Raven, a leather family in the Midwest with a passion for service to our communities and preservation of our history. 

 CJ came into the Leather Community in 1998.  Known as “Puppy” to their family, The TreePeople, CJ is a poly-switch who enjoys heavy impact play, fisting, needle play, caning and assorted other vices, if you want to know, ask!  CJ has been a longtime helper at several events over the years and has been responsible for being a service Puppy for a disabled Leather Family member for many years.  This is CJ’s first time as a contest judge, and they are honored to be chosen.  Come over and say hi! 

 Celina Raven (she/they/it) is the beautiful collared property of her Owner, Master Lucian, indulging in various dynamics together.  She’s the current Midwest slave. Celina has been a part of the community since 2017 and individually and with her Owner is an international presenter teaching both in person and virtual classes to the community. She is a proud member of the House of Raven, a leather family with a passion for service to our communities and preservation of our history. Her passion is to destigmatize Owner/property CNC dynamics and ageplay. She aims to educate and bridge the diverse communities. She has previously served as the 2023 Show Me Leather Little and is the founding member of All 'Bout Community Con. Remembering what it was like entering the community at 18, she welcomes newcomers, while tirelessly advocating for inclusive spaces for growth and learning. .