Judges & Staff

Master Liquid is a Black, Queer, Femme-presenting Social Worker, Presenter, and Educator who has been a fixture in the Leather/BDSM community for over 25 years. She is the Co-Founder and former CPO of BLX Alternative, an organization committed to reducing shame and stigma in the Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ Leather/Kink and BDSM community around alternative relationships. |

An accomplished competitor, Master Liquid is no stranger to the stage. She won Ms. Henrietta Hudson Fetish 2008 & 2009 and became the only woman and Black/POC to compete in the first Mr/Ms New York City Leather contest.

Covered by Mistress Max Rulz, she has modeled and volunteered at events such as TESFest, Leather Pride Night, and GMSMA. She’s presented for TES’ DW/sm group, sat on the panel for “LSM Presents Woman’s Herstory,” and most recently contributed to the Elder Justice Training Institute on LGBTQIA+ Aging. She’s also a former board member of Folsom Street East and has raised money for numerous charities in and outside NYC.

She was the first person of color and only person to appear on the cover of TESFest’s *Prometheus Magazine* two years in a row. In 2020, Liquid was honored at Kink Out’s MoMA PS1 event “SPACES.”

She was the first sashed Northeast Leather Person in both 2020 and 2021, and was named one of GO Magazine’s 2021 “100 Women We Love.” She is Vice President of the Seattle Pacific Northwest Onyx Pearls, a member of the Lesbian Sex Mafia (LSM), and has served as Vendor Coordinator for Tethered Together for the last six years.

Master Liquid is the 2023 International Ms. Leather and continues to use her platform to educate, empower, and amplify the voices of marginalized communities.

Rubber, Leather, and Revolution

Some people break glass ceilings. Pusckatt Pumera ONYX shatters them—in full rubber gear.

Pusckatt, a trailblazer hailing from Fort Lauderdale, turned his roots into a global movement of acceptance and unity. As the first Black winner of Mister International Rubber (MIR), he didn’t just make history—he revolutionized it. |

From Florida’s sun-soaked streets to international stages, Pusckatt has transformed a local legacy into a global phenomenon, one leather vest and rubber suit at a time. With more passport stamps than any MIR before him—27 countries and counting—he’s made rubber and leather universal languages of connection.

He’s held key roles with ONYX Deep South as President, Vice President, and Road Captain, and now serves as Club Liaison for International Rubber. But the titles only tell part of the story.

He sits on the boards of Florida Rubber and the Ujima Men’s Collective, is an Honorary Member of Leather & Fetish Milano, and rides proudly with the Stonewall Knights motorcycle club. Pusckatt embodies fearless authenticity, pushing boundaries wherever he goes.

Alongside his husband, Vision ONYX, and boy, RubbrCage, he’s proving that true revolution comes from being boldly, unapologetically yourself. In Pusckatt’s world, your truth is worn as proudly as your leather.

Call him a trailblazer, a revolutionary, or simply MIR26. Just don’t call him conventional. Because when you’re rewriting history in rubber and leather, playing it safe is never an option.

Rexy is a Brooklyn-based queer, nonbinary, trans pup who stumbled into the world of pet play in 2019—and dove in, paws first! They proudly held the title of North East Pet 2023 and placed 1st runner-up at the International Pup & Trainer Contest 2024. |

As the Board President and Head Producer of the Northeast Pet & Handler Contest, Rexy plays a key role in shaping the community. They also co-produce Brooklyn Pet Play Weekend, Transferno, and Unleashed Play Party, while organizing with Gotham Kennel Club.

More than just a playful, bratty pup, Rexy is also a leather boy who proudly flags hunter green on the right. With guidance and mentorship from their Alpha, Ruckus, they earned their collar through dedication to service. Their journey is one of self-discovery, community commitment, and a mission to make the kink and BDSM world more inclusive.

Rexy: Turning playfulness into a purposeful adventure!

Affectionately known as the “Leather Care Bear,” Daddy Andy holds the titles of R&J Leather Bear Pride 2022 and North American Bear 2023 and is a proud member of International Mister Leather Class #46.|

With over two decades of experience in senior management and operations, Andy excels as a Senior Learning & Development Specialist, Recruiter, and DEI Professional. His dedication to the community extends into his role as a Suicide Prevention Counselor for The Trevor Project and as a student pursuing a degree in Social Work.

When not working or in school, Andy devotes his time to event planning and hosting, nurturing his bar kids and found family. His mission is deeply personal; being the supportive adult and father figure he lacked growing up, striving to uplift and empower his community.

In July 2024, Daddy Andy and his best friend, IML brother, and overall other half of his brain, Matt Fuerst, launched The CLEather & Kink Company—an LGBTQIA+ event production company. They produce bar events, fundraisers, charity events, and the brand-new Cleveland Person of Gear contest.

Saving the best for last, the only thing keeping him sane are his two amazing boyfriends, Sammich the Trash Panda and River.

Connor Michalchuk has previously held the titles of Mr. Delaware Bear, the Jason C. Hall Spirit of the Bear Award, Mr. Philadelphia Good Judy, and the self-proclaimed Miss HOAGIEFEST 2014. He is the creator of Bearlesque, a cabaret that celebrates everybody and all bodies.|

Connor spends his time traveling the country and performing for audiences, receiving lukewarm applause. When not traveling, Connor enjoys long walks on the beach, raising money for queer seniors, and continually lowering his parents’ expectations.

and Mr. Pittsburgh Leather Bear 2023, placing in the top ten at IML 45. A prominent figure in the fetish community, he is celebrated for his body positivity and warm attitude. As a conversion therapy survivor, Danbear is deeply passionate about protecting and supporting the rights of all members of the LGBTQ+ community.|

He loves spending quality time with his husband and friends, exploring new cultures and cuisines, making meaningful connections, and embracing his and his husband’s explorative open/poly relationship—including the search for a nice bear belly or beard to rub.

With his go-go bear skills, positive outlook, and generous spirit, Danbear is always seeking opportunities to give back to his community while promoting inclusivity and diversity.

Follow his journey on Instagram: @danbear412

Finn is a non-binary Leather person, educator, activist, and bootblack hailing from the backwoods of Southern Maryland. They are a full back-patch member of COMMAND MC, where they have served as Vice President and now Run Captain, as well as an associate member of Potomac MC and a member of Clifton Pleasure Club.|

Finn served as Mx. Maryland Leather 2023 and is the current Northeast Person of Leather 2025. They founded the Leather in Action Initiative, a grassroots collective dedicated to keeping Maryland a legislative safe haven for the queer and kinky community.

As an educator and presenter, Finn has taught at events including Mid-Atlantic Leather, Pennsmen’s Run, Bootblack Round-Up, Virginia Leather Weekend, and International Ms. Leather/Bootblack. They co-produced Maryland Leather Weekend 2024 and have organized several community events, including Leather Adventures, Game Night Gear Swap, and No Adulting Required.

Finn is the proud Thaddy to boy Matt and flags Hunter Green, High Voltage, Teal, and Black on the left, and White Velvet on both sides.