Northwest Leather Celebration

Northwest Master slave Contest and Northwest Person of Leather Contest Judges

Bri Burning

Bri Burning (she/they) is your International Person of Leather 2020-2023 and Northwest Person of Leather 2019! Bri is a leather little, genderqueer femme, proud Indigenous Mexican, s-type, and Ma’am to one. They have been active in the SF/Bay Area kink and Leather community since 2010 and started their journey as a presenter in 2015 at the SF Citadel and Dark Odyssey Surrender. They served as the moderator of the SF Submissive Safe Space, a leader of the Submissive Girls Night Out group, and a member of the SF girls of Leather. Her passion in kink and Leather education continuously grows in topics such as self-care, power exchange, age play, and service—which she spreads like glitter!

Bri Burning

Estefan Retiz

Mr. Bolt Leather 2019 Estefan Retiz aka Service Pup Estie. Bartender and Event Coordinator at The Bolt Bar in Sacramento California. Also a member of Queer Leather Association Sacramento and held a seat on the board running beer bust and fundraising for the club. One of the Founding members of Pups and Pals of Sacramento getting the club established and create events for community awareness. Loves being of service to his community (in more ways then one) volunteering for the community and originations such as CGNIE (The Court Of The Great Northwest Imperial Empire Sacramento) and fundraising to local charities for the leather community. When not rolling around with my fellow pups you will probably find me working on new events bringing people together to expand our knowledge/experiences and sucking down chicken wings to the bone. Flags yellow left pocket, puppy white on the right and always frisky to meet new pups.

Estefan Retiz

Master Hines

BDSM Educator and Professional Dominant. Master Hines formally joined the BDSM community in 1992 in Atlanta Georgia and moved to the bay area in 2003. Core to Master Hines’ BDSM philosophy is spirituality through power exchange. His technique and approach to SM puts heavy emphasis on the spiritual connection between Top and bottom. His play ranges from sensual to sadistic, incorporating many styles, toys and fetishes. Master Hines has presented demonstrations, classes and private workshops throughout the Southeast since 1997 and in the Bay Area since 2000. He is well respected for his flair and artistry with floggers and has given classes on many topics including Flogging, Spirituality and SM, Erotic Knife Play, Rough Body Play, Resistance Play, The SM of Hands, Sensuous Caning and more. Master Hines is also an accomplished artist specializing in photography and contemporary painting.

Master Hines

Ms. Kelly Chance

Ms. Kelly Chance has been an active member of the Northwest BDSM community since 2000. After moving to Seattle in 2004, she became an active in the Seattle community as member of the CSPC and is a founding member of Seattle MAsT. Ms. Kelly is on the Board that produces Leather Reign, a Seattle based conference. Ms. Kelly is NW Master 2017. She has taught classes at Paradise, Vancouver Edge, Kitsap Aces, Northern Exposure, SWLC, SELF, MsC Worldwide and NWLC. She continues to learn and grow as she interacts with both her teachers and her students.

Ms. Kelly Chance

slave neill

slave neill is a strong, intelligent, pansexual man (he/him) who has served his Master for 9 years. They live a 24/7 Total Authority Transfer relationship on a farm in Georgia. They have the honor of being the curators and stewards of the Leather Quilt. They are the Southeast M/s pair for 2022 and 2023.

slave neill

Spencer Bergstedt

Spencer Bergstedt has been active in the leather and LGBT communities for over 30 years. He is a personal coach, DEI consultant, activist, educator, author, Leatherman, Trans Man, and speaker. Spencer has served as a board member of countless organizations within the LGBTQ + and Leather communities, including serving as President of NLA:International. Prior to his transition, he was IMsL 1994 [&] is now known as Mr. IMsL. He is the recipient of the NLA:International Man of the Year Award 2000, the Pantheon of Leather Northwest Regional Award 1998, and the 2009 Trinity Award from IFGE. Spencer teaches on a variety of topics including the Law and SM, Trans [&] Non-Binary issues, Impact Play, Starting A Leather Club, Practical Contracting, and more, at events and for groups all over the world.

Spencer Bergstedt

Steve Ward

Mr. Steve Ward is a member of the San Francisco Bay Area Leather community of....several years ago. He has held many positions in organizations (15 Association, Defenders San Francisco, Alameda County Leather Corps, San Francisco Bay Area Leather Alliance (formerly the San Francisco Forum). In recent years, Mr. Steve has focused on Leather family, particularly Master/slave relationships and dynamics. He considers himself a product of Old School Leather...one step away from the Old Guard.

Steve Ward

Northwest Bootblack Contest Judges

AJ

AJ, your International Community Bootblack 2019, continues to serve the Leather and BDSM communities in the Southeast region. AJ has been a part of the Florida Leather community since 2014 and fell in love with Bootblacking after seeing a steamy poolside scene. Learning through books, online resources, and the community at large, AJ took a chance and entered FLSb-FCBB; the rest is history! Since the Pandemic, AJ has shared the passion for Bootblacking on a smaller scale by mentoring new Bootblacks in a one-on-one setting. AJ has also supported events through volunteering and behind-the-scenes support, such as Virtual Bootblack Jam, Service Oriented Conference, and more. Being a baker of cakes, brownies, and cookies, AJ often flags lime green for food play along with Red, Grey, and Black but is always up for some shenanigans in the dungeon.

AJ

Daisy Blue

Daisy Blue (They/Them) is a seasoned and active Bootblack. They have enjoyed the privilege of working the chair throughout the country, in places like Reno, Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas. Though they have been participating in kink since 2014, Daisy began their Bootblack and Leather journey in 2017 in Nashville, which they currently call home. Daisy is a member of the Nashville BDSM Community Center, The Mark by CPI, and leads the volunteer CPI House Bootblack Team. They also spearhead a monthly boot lab for the greater Nashville area and help lead Nashville Hot Leather, a CPI special interest group. When not working the chair, you can find Daisy enjoying a smutty romance book with a delicious latte in hand. Daisy’s favorite polish is Lincoln.

Daisy Blue

Shedao

Shedao is a 9-year veteran of the kink and leather scene, identifying as a Pan, Polyam, Switch. As a 12 year military vet, they have extensive experience in bootblacking and have taught many in the art of leather care while forever seeking out more opportunities to learn. He has chaired at a many a con and assisted in running the local bootlab. Shedao founded the Sacramento Black Kinkster as a way to create a space for Black folx. He has a passion for making sure everyone is welcomed, their needs are met, and voices are heard. They are passionate about creating and supporting inclusive, empowered, and educational spaces. Shedao’s pronouns are He/they.

Shedao