2025 Event Staff

Producers

Contest Coordinators & Tallies

Sarge and Meg

Sarge:

Sarge (they/them), is a San Diego native who found Leather in 2010. They are Ms. San Diego Leather 2014, International Ms. Leather 2015, founder of the House of Andor and the GBGs, a hard-edge player, 2016 SoCal Pantheon of Leather Award winner, and producer of Desire, fostering inclusive spaces for education and connection.

 Meg:

 Meg (she/her) is collared to Sarge and a leather girl at heart. Known for her technical expertise, she has played a crucial role in the production of multiple events. A heavy bottom with an affinity for rope, Meg brings dedication, skill, and passion to every space she’s part of.

Bootblack Coordinator

Bootblack Amber (They/Them)

Bootblack Amber (they/them) is a queer, leatherdyke, switch who has been in community for a decade. Currently residing in Portland, Or., they found their kinky roots while living in San Diego and considers this community their Leather & SM birthplace. They can be happily found wherever there are boots, cigars, and leather stories to be shared (or made). Bootblack Amber is also the Owner/Librarian of The Kinky Library (formerly SDCAALL), which they revived in SD in 2015 and currently serves PDX. They are former member of Club X San Diego, San Diego Girls of Leather, and an enthusiastic demo bottom and volunteer for many events and workshops. Bootblack Amber is the current Workshop Coordinator for PDX Bad Girls.

Accessibility Coordinator

Tuesday Niles (She/Her)

Pride Interpreting:

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• Instagram
• Facebook

Tuesday is a Deaf Leather woman and Little who has been actively engaged in the Leather and Kink community for over 17 years. She held the roles of Ms. Bullet Leather 2016 and Ms. California Leather 2018. Tuesday is actively involved in several parts of her community as she currently serves her Leather family, is the current Accessibility Coordinator for DESIRE, ASL Coordinator for IMsLBB, SPLF, KinkFest, & SDBBL and provides language access to various other events upon request. Tuesday’s biggest values align with inclusion and accessibility within her community and she actively works hard to reach out, educate and role model positive resolutions in obtaining accessibility locally, regionally, and internationally.

Photographer

Scott B. Smith (He/Him)

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Scott sought the Leather Community after moving to San Diego in 2011. After finding Fetish Men San Diego (FMSD), he offered his photography skills to the group and then the Leather community.

Scott serves the local Leather Community by being the quiet person behind the camera photographing contestants and events including Leather Fetish Ball, Flog Swarm, Harness, Jaunt, San Diego Leather Community Awards, Ms. San Diego Leather 25 Year Tribute, and leather title competitions including Mr. San Diego Eagle, Mr. Bear San Diego, San Diego Cub, San Diego Bootblack, ROMP, and Mr and Ms San Diego Leather.

Visit SmithBeardMedia.com or @SmithBeardMedia on Instagram to contact him and see more of his work.

Hospitality Coordinator

Doriam Couto (He/Him)

boy Doriam is a Leatherman who’s been engaged as an activist and educator in his local community since 2015. As Mr. San Diego Leather 2018, Doriam’s platform, #LetsWalkTogether, advocated for People of Color, Leatherwomen, Transfolks, and anyone who felt alone because of something they had no control over.

In 2019 he was awarded “Man of the Year” during the SD Leather Community Awards, and has earned his Orange Service Hanky as a volunteer for International Ms. Leather & Bootblack in 2018 and 2019. Volunteerism and an willingness to learn and share stories, history, and knowledge are all important parts of Doriam’s personal Leather Path which he tries to instill in his family and community.

In Service, Doriam Couto #LetsWalkTogether

Contestant Wrangler

Anthony Harmon (They/Them)

Anthony Harmon is no stranger to the San Diego scene. They were part of the Gay rodeo for years from being President, Vice President, Rodeo Director and even a title holder as Mr. San Diego Rodeo 2006, 2008 and 2009. When it comes to the leather scene, they have always been around but decided to try to run for Mr. San Diego Leather 2011 and became 1st runner up. From there they never turned away and kept going and became den Daddy for the contest from 2013 to the present. In 2016 started to produce the (SoCal) California Drummer Contest until it was dissolved in 2018. Their proudest moment is when they became involved with Olympus Leather and decided to run and won Mr. West Coast Olympus Leather 2016 and then go on to run and win International Mr. Olympus Leather 2017. Though they now live in Palm Springs, San Diego is and always will be home in their heart.

Judges’ Hosts

Summer (She/Her)  & Julie (She/Her)

Julie Hoffman and Summer White

Summer and Julie met at Pride in 1985, and soon began volunteering. From answering phones at the Aids Project in 1988, to their most current assignments with Volunteer’s with Cheli, they enjoy the time they spend in service.

Summer and Julie were MsTer and Ms San Diego Rodeo 2010, respectively. Summer also served as The 44th Emperor of the Imperial Court de San Diego.

Julie and Summer have both served as Judges Attendants for the San Diego Leather Contests for many years and are honored to serve the judges again this year. They love being part of the Leather Family!

Emcees

Disco Dollie

Disco Dollie, the iconic Queen, is a trailblazing force in the world of entertainment. With an illustrious career spanning over 26 years, she has captivated audiences with her unique blend of glamour and humor all over the world. From her extravagant costumes to her flawless makeup, Disco Dollie has redefined the boundaries of drag, challenging conventional norms and inspiring countless performers along the way. With a commanding stage presence, she continues to leave an indelible mark on the art form, cementing her status as a true pioneer in the world of drag.

You can find her on The Social Media Platforms:

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• TikTok

DaddiDean (He/Him)

Meet DaddiDean, a powerhouse personal trainer, part-time stand up comic, and a “Daddy” to his friends. A master multitasker and purveyor of wit who somehow manages to make organized chaos look like a life philosophy. With his commanding presence, a touch of charm, and just enough sass to keep things interesting; DaddiDean enjoys his creativity in the gym, on the mic, and Leather.

He moved to San Diego in 2020, and with a little bootblack buffing, elder storytelling, and Pictionary nights at Number 1 5th Ave with Sister Ida, DaddiDean has been finding his home in Leather. He enjoys turning the mundane into memorable sensory experiences and finding inspiration in life’s awkward moments. Like fitness, Leather needs consistency to care for the pieces we wear and the stories we pass on. DaddiDean is excited to be one of your Emcees and meet more people with a shared special interest in Leather. DaddiDean believes in being good, or being good at it. Stay hydrated and see you all at this year’s competition. Cheers Queers!