THE JUDGES

Mr. L.A. Leather 2022 contest judges. For more detailed bios visit www.losangelesleatherpride.com.

DADDY RAY TILTON

Mr. SF Leather 1990. Producer/Director of countless contests, community and charitable events.

JACK THOMPSON

International Mr. Leather 2019. He is a widely respected leather craftsman, performer, wolf and Bay Area native. He is a founding father of ONYX Northwest and current member of ONYX Mid-Atlantic. 

MISS ERIN MARIE

A poly, queer, lifestyle Dominant Leather woman. She has been in the Leather and BDSM Lifestyle since 2007. She has raised over $30,000 in donations for community members needing assistance and over 10 tons of food for local food banks across 15 states. 

JOSHUA

Mr. Regiment 2019, Member of the California B & B Corps. Assists with underrepresented students looking to apply to higher educational institutions. Graduate and post-graduate degrees in Economics & Mathematics, Non-active duty USMC, Sergeant, Alumnus of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

CODY TROY

A leatherman originally from rural Ohio, he held the title of Mr. Midwest Leather 2013, and placed 3rd at IML in 2014, making him the youngest to make the winners’ podium in the history of the contest. 

LEO NEWCOMB

A member of Palm Springs Leather Order Of The Desert for the last 18 years where he has served as treasurer vice president, leather pride chairman, chairman of the silent auction for 10 years raising over $200,000 for local charities. He also has served as a community partner with the LALC for five years.

DAVE RHODES

The publisher and editor of The Leather Journal, founder of International Olympus Leather and producer of the Pantheon of Leather Awards. He is the National GLBTFQ Task Force Leather Leadership Award 2005 recipient.

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