THE JUDGES  
 
    Bill Hoeppner - Head Judge    
  International LeatherSIR Leatherboy Community Bootblack Contest Director
Pantheon of Leather Man of the Year 2009		    
  Bill became an associate member of The Philadelphians MC and at that time began his work as a volunteer for non-profit organizations, supporting the community through fund raising. Bill was the Co-Founder of Positively Sober, a Ft. Lauderdale support group for sober people living with HIV/AIDS and in 2007 helped to create Clean Sober Leather (CSL), an online support group for sober leather men and woman struggling with staying sober today in the leather community. He is a supporting member of The Leather Archives & Museum, Chicago, Illinois; he has served as President of the Board for Bound South, Inc., .    
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    Mama Sandy Reinhardt    
 
 		    
  "Mama" Sandy Reinhardt has been in the Leather community for 20 years and very active in the fundraising arena for most of those, including her annual Breast Cancer Emergency Fund Dinner's, Leather Walk for The Aids Emergency Fund & Breast Cancer, & her toy driver's for Camp Sunburst "Kid's living w/ HIV-AIDS...    
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    Ken Fiegel    
  Leather Men's Brotherhood, President
    
  Ken Fiegel (aka Daddy Ken) has been a leatherman for over 20 years. He began his leather journey in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida. While living in Florida, he was active with local AIDS resource groups. In 1993, he moved to Houston, Texas to pursue his education. His studies and subsequent career activities consumed much of his time...    
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    Daddy Jim    
  Leather Heart Foundation, Vice President
 		    
  Daddy Jim began his journey in July 1974 when his SIR to be, asked Jim to join him for a cup of coffee on Christopher Street on a hot July Sunday afternoon. He became his boy after one year of training and entered into a communal family consisting of 5 boys, a slave, 3 dog-boys, and SIR. That relationship lasted for 10 years...    
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    Ron Todd    
  Mr. Ramrod 2011
 		    
  During his 24 years as a South Florida resident, Ron Todd dabbled on the fringes of the leather community until a leather-themed dance on a gay cruise 9 years ago made him aware of his need to explore further. He began attending leather events and finally in 2008, got a job at LeatherWerks in Ft Lauderdale in order to learn all he could about the leather/fetish lifestyle...    
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  TALLY MASTER  
 
    boy paul    
       
  Originally from Massachusetts, paul moved to the Miami area in 1997. As a successful business owner, he enjoys the free time he is afforded by volunteering in the community and helping others find their own pride and confidence in who they are. He is one of the four founders of the South Florida boys of Leather and is a current member of the South Florida Minotaurs...    
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  JUDGE'S BOI  
 
    boi Jen    
  Florida Community Bootblack 2011
 		    
  A bootblack, a whip maker, and, most definitely, 100% boi, boiJen was the 2011 Florida Community Bootblack and is a member of organizations such as the South Florida boys of Leather, NLA-CFL, and Women in Leather International, she's constantly on the go looking for a chance to connect with individuals on a one-on-one basis...    
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  MASTER OF CEREMONY  
 
    Erich  Glasbrenner    
       
  Erich Glasbrenner has been involved with the Leather Community and charitable organizations for over 20 years. He moved to Ft Lauderdale several years ago from Houston, TX, where he was very active in the leather community. Working with various community agencies, and local and statewide leather groups, Erich participated in numerous community events to raise funds for various causes...    
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  CONTEST PRODUCERS  
 
    SIR Ben Carter    
  Southeast LeatherSIR 2012
Mr. SECC Leather 2011		    
  Sir Ben and his partner, joe boy, will celebrate their 25th anniversary on November 3, of this year. They live on their farm in Monroe, Georgia along with their 27 year old daughter Stephanie. Sir Ben is Southeast LeatherSIR 2012, Mr. SECC Leather 2011, IML 33 Finalist and ABW 2011 1st runner up...    
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    Joe "joe boy" Watkins    
  Southeast Leatherboy 2012
Mr. Ramrod 2009		    
  Having served as Sir Ben's boy for almost 25 years, they have been involved in the Leather community in Atlanta and other cities since 1992. They have a daughter, Stephanie, who recently attended the Southeast Conference of Clubs Annual Run with them. While Sir Ben is a native of Georgia, joe boy moved to the Metro Atlanta area in 1985...    
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