An international presenter, title holder, contest judge, emcee, keynote speaker, and recipient of a Pantheon of Leather award, Caro has been actively involved in the Leather community for decades. Having presented all over the United States, most recently she was a presenter at Spring Iniquity in Houston, Texas and Beyond Leather in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In Canada, she has presented workshops at Mr. Leather Toronto, and for Ottawa Leather Pride in Ottawa, Canada. She has also been a presenter for events such LLC, IMsL, CLAW, Beyond Vanilla, Tribal Fire, smOdyssey. Heart of America/KCLU, TES-30, Threshold, NJ Leather Weekend, Florida Fetish Weekend, and Floating World as well as for smaller groups such as DSF and Black Phoenix. She has also been a guest lecturer for post-graduate level classes at University of Pennsylvania, Widener University, and UCSF.

A former titleholder, Ms. Olympus Leather, 2005, in 2008, she was selected as a judge for the 30th anniversary of the International Mr. Leather contest. In 2009 she judged the regional contests for International Leather Sir and boy, and the North American Pony/Trainer, which, in addition to judging the International Pony/Trainer, makes her the only person to have judged both national/international pony contests. She has been a judge for the international Olympus title twice, once as a head judge, and also judged regional contests for the Olympus title in both the US and Canada. She was also selected to judge Mr. Leather Ottawa in 2007.

Her honors include the Pantheon of Leather Award in 2007 and being selected to join Mama’s Family, (Mama’s Tyrannosaurs Regina). Caro is part of the Philadelphia chapter of NLA-I, the Leather Tribe of Philadelphia, and she serves on Executive Board of the National Leather Association International, and the Educational Committee. In 2009, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Leather Association International

Master Ces (pronounced Chess) is 65 years young formally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania she now lives in Houston, Texas. She is President of Women in Leather International, a Leather Organization for Women by Women. As she is so fond of saying “I started my Leather path right before Stonewall and after 41 years I am still here, it is hard to kill off us old warhorses!” She has been featured in Power Exchange Magazine as the guest editorial and also featured editor on Women as Masters. She was the co-founder and moderator for six years of the Open Door Houston that was a Dominant submissive discussion group, which closed it door in 2006. She was a former secretary of the National Leather Association of Houston. She has presented at Tribal Fire Oklahoma, National Leather Association of Dallas and Houston, Beyond Vanilla, Erotic Rose Society of Houston, Black Rose and many other events over the years. This year she was on the Elders Panel at Beyond Leather. Master Ces is a graphics designer and has designed for NLA: International, NLA: I Domestic Violence Project, Women in Leather International, Women’s International Leather Fest, Mama Reinhardt’s Breast Cancer Awareness’ Campaign, Sisters In Leather, Partain Clan, and many other families and organizations.

Master Obsidian is the chapter founder and Director of MAsT (Masters And slaves Together) Austin and is also the Junior Regional Representative for the Southwest Region of MAsT International. He has also served on the Board of GWNN (The Group with No Name) in Austin Texas and is the current moderator of Black BEAT Texas. Additionally he and his devoted slave namaste hold the titles of International Master and slave 2010 as well as Southwest Master and Southwest slave 2010. They also serve as moderators for the national MAsT Open yahoo group as well as the regional MAsT Austin discussion list. Master Obsidian is a published author with articles in BDSM publications covering the M/s and BDSM lifestyle and philosophy, his educational experience also includes workshop presentations, seminars and classes focusing on M/s relationship dynamics and techniques. A 2009 nominee for the Pantheon of Leather Man of the Year award, he has also been honored to mentor both novice and seasoned Dominants. Master Obsidian has been in the lifestyle for over two decades and is the owner of slave namaste and the Master of House Obsidian in Texas.

slave namaste is honored and privileged to be the 24/7 slave of Master Obsidian. she has counseled, mentored and taught on Surrender, Internalization of slavery, spirituality and submission. Her writings on surrender and absolute slavery have been featured on web sites and in books including the "Art of Slavery" Edition of the Power Exchange Reference Series. She is Founder and co-moderator of various lifestyle groups, including one geared specifically for slaves in TPE relationships as well as running a blog/website with a focus on excellence in service called Service Savoir Faire. She possesses a great passion for aiding her fellow slaves in the lifestyle, Domestic Service, Protocols, Spirituality and The Art of Surrender.

WhipMaster Bob Clark has been involved in M/s relationships and the leather community for nearly 30 years, enjoying partnerships and play relationships with men and women, and enjoying every opportunity to meet new people. Heavily experienced in SM, and edge play in particular, he was gifted with his name through his prowess with singletails. He believes that honor and integrity are paramount in his relationships and dealings with everyone. His tastes in SM are as broad and varied as the lifestyle itself ranging from being a new player's "first time" to an advanced player's roller coaster ride operator.

Although, pushing the envelope is a passion, and Bob believes the essence of edge play is pure, unadulterated and brutal truth. So, from a spiritual side, you could call him a seeker of truth. His philosophy and desire, is to make a positive difference within the community, believing that "paying it forward" does honor, to those that came before and taught him.

In the midst of all this serious truthseeking and pain dispensing, he manages to keep a great sense of humor and has had opportunity to travel the US with his property, BootPig, having adventures, meeting people and teaching at events such as TESFest, Folsom Fringe, Tribal Fire, Southwest Leather and more.

Blissfully in service to Whipmaster Bob for nearly a decade now, and fortunate to have been in service to others prior, the label "pig" most suits her range of fun from formal service to outlandish bottoming to topping and a willingness to try new stuff. Open and forward, willing to share her experiences both good and bad, she teaches for the opportunity to learn from those she interacts with. Past experiences include a year as Ms. Olympus Leather 2003, past President of the Phoenix boys of Leather, and presenting at numerous events including Tribal Fire, Leather Camp, In The Woods, Southwest Leather Conference, SouthPlains LeatherFest, Lupercalia and more. These days, she blogs about sustainability and urban farming and how the service dynamic plays a role in these adventures, and helps Him in planning a move to .... Oklahoma, with any luck by Spring 2011. Currently, she delights in building a life with Him and loving with all the intimacy that these years have brought.

Olivier originally hails from Nancy France and moved State side in the mid 70's. He was introduced to the Leather lifestyle 15 years ago and since then he has traveled that path learning and experiencing all that he can. He celebrates and lives his life with his partner John, his pup Sparky and boy and girl mike and carrie and boy Elena.

He is a founding and active member of the Oklahoma Leather Guard, member and past Co-Chair of NLA-OKC and Associate member of T.U.L.S.A.. He has produced and promoted numerous contests, benefits and runs throughout the state of Oklahoma. He has held the titles of: International LeatherSIR 2007, South Central Leather SIR 07, Oklahoma Leather SIR 06/07, Tulsa Mr. Leather 05 and Mr. Playmor Leather 05.

Olivier is a Dominate Pig Top with switch interests on certain occasions. His interests lie in Pup Play & Handling, Duct Tape, Spanking, Bondage, Flogging, Biting, Pits, Smells, Wax Play, Electricity, WS, CBT, TT, Interrogation, Domination/Humiliation, Vampirism, Cigars, Caning, Bondage, Abduction, Ritualism, Spirituality and the Lifestyle and more. His education and accreditations include; BA’s in Philosopy/Comparative Religions & Psychology from the University of Hawaii, Ordained Deacon for the Roman Catholic Church and is a practicing eclectic Trinitarian Wiccan.

He has presented & hosted classes/seminars/talks at; Thunder in the Mountains, Spring Iniquity, WOOLF, Tribal Fire, Tulsa Mr. Leather, Oklahoma Mr. Leather, KCLU, Heart of America, Rio Grande Leather, Beyond Leather, Leather in the Woods, Gathering of the Clans, Southplains Leatherfest, Great Lakes Leather Alliance, Bearadise, Leather Camp, HalloBearfest, TDS, MAL and many more. He is part of Mama’s family as Mama’s “Olivier Twisted” and has been nominated in the past for the Pantheon of Leather Awards for, the South Central Region, Forbearer and Man of the year. He was the recipient of the Pantheon award for the South Central region in 2008.

Pup Sparky came into the Leather lifestyle 7 years ago. With the love and support of his Leather family he has been able to learn and grow both as a leather person and human being. Pup play, biting and duct tape are but a few of his passions.

Sparky has held the titles of International Leather boy 2007, South Central Leather boy 2007 and Oklahoma Leather boy 2007. He has presented & hosted classes/seminars/talks at; Tribal Fire, Tulsa Mr. Leather, Oklahoma Mr. Leather, KCLU, Heart of America, Rio Grande Leather, Beyond Leather, Leather in the Woods, Gathering of the Clans, Southplains Leatherfest, Great Lakes Leather Alliance, Bearadise, Beyond Vanilla, Leather Camp, HalloBearfest, Thunder in the Mountains, Spring Inequity, TDS and MAL. He is part of Mama’s family as Mama’s pup Sparky and the newest member of the Oklahoma Leather Guard.

Whenever in doubt, Sparky lets his own innate pup guide him through the mosh pit that is life.  He believes that a boy’s mission is service both to his Sir and community. Both should always be done with the passion and playfulness that is innate to the spirit of a boy.  While finishing his culinary arts degree, Sparky has opened his own business with the help from is Sir, Master Olivier, called Sparky’s Cheesecake Doghouse. 

Christine “Doc” Wright, PhD, LOTR has been an Occupational Therapist for 16 years and a university professor for 10 years. Doc has extensive speaking experience at the local, state, national, and international levels and specializes in helping adults identify physical barriers to performance.  In 2009, Doc began to apply her professional expertise in aging and disability to the kink community.  Doc is committed to teaching members of the kink community how to minimize the impact of the aging process on our play. 

This year Ian was selected as Mr. Beyond Leather 2010, a national educational title that is based on the person’s abilities to focus and present on the educational aspects of the lifestyle. He is a proud member of Clan SnowDragon Leather family, Black Rose, Associate member of Tulsa Rough Riders, Tulsa Dungeon Society Webmaster, and Mr. Oklahoma Transgender 2009. Ian is an ordained Celtic priest who serves his priestess with honor.

Ian, a quiet easy going Southern guy who also happens to be a transgender male (FTM), saw a need to help his community. He has been involved in the Transgender community for many years, including serving on the Planning Committee and Head of Security for the True Spirit Conference in Washington D.C. Ian is the founder of Transcending Leather Corp whose mission is to help the Leather community, as a whole, transition their policies, missions and social events to be gender inclusive.

In his spare time, Ian enjoys creating web sites, advertising and promotional fliers, graphics, and logos for friends, family and members of the Leather community. He has spent much of his life teaching others in his local and extended communities. His beliefs on education stem from Malcolm Forbes “Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one."