International LeatherSIR / Leatherboy

and Community Bootblack

Honoring the past, Playing in the present, Building the future

I am a single Dad of a 15-year old adopted son, and a carpenter. I am a Board Member of Seattle men in Leather, Vice President of Generic Leather Productions of Washington, and an active member of a 12-step recovery program. I have a very active lifestyle with service to the community, long hours at work, and my son but I still make sure to find time to do the things I enjoy, including riding my mountain bike, playing in the woods (hiking, camping, biking), social interaction with my leather family, and hanging out with like minded leather folk.

While coming out in my early 20's, the Leather/BDSM community convinced me that there was a place for me in the gay world. I really came into my own upon moving to Chicago in 1992, home to a fantastic leather community to which I am forever indebted. While in Chicago, I was fortunate enough to meet some friends and fantastic mentors, including The Group and the Chicago Hellfire Club to which I was granted "friend of" status in 1998. I came to Seattle 3 years ago and have made wonderful friends here. I am happily collared.