Producer - pup Spaz
The Producer is the driving force behind the contest - they are the ultimate decision maker. They decide when, where, what and who is involved with the contest and are mostly behind the scenes greasing the wheels to ensure and exciting and fruitful event.
Pup Spaz is from Indianapolis, Indiana and has identified as a leather pup since 2009. Spaz can frequently be seen and heard around the community shooting pool and chasing squirrels, however Spaz now spends much of his free time traveling, educating and encouraging other pups and pup groups. Pup Spaz founded and is head instigator of Indy PAH, a regional pup group representing Indianapolis and greater state area, providing a social group with events for local pups to learn, play and share experiences with their community. Indy PAH was honored to be awarded Tri-State leather's Community Service Award for 2015. Spaz is also the owner / producer of the Indiana Pup and Trainer Contest and closely relates to the Mr. Friendly mission to end HIV stigma and is a PrEP advocate. Spaz was proud to be awarded and represent the first Tri-State pup title in 2014/15 and continues to share his unique personality and enthusiasm with his leather community.
Den Daddy - Dennis Wood
Like many other contests, we have a person assigned to chaperone our contestants, and help take care of any last minute issues. The Den Daddy will be there to assist the contestants in getting where they need to be when they need to be there, wearing what they need to wear, as well as providing last minute advice and behind-the-scenes support to those competing.
From that fateful night when he dared to put aside his body issues
and take his shirt off to enter code night upstairs at the 501 over 10
years ago, Dennis has come a long way in his journey. Wide eyed
inexperience has given way to a passion for educating, challenging
perceptions, and local charities. A loud “WOOF!” from a Pup named Spaz
introduced him to the puppy world a few years ago at CLAW, he has since
served as Mr. Tri-State Leather 2013 finishing in the top 20 at IML, and
has returned the following 4 years to aid the IML contestants on their journey as a
contestant handler.
Dennis is a member of the Titans of the Midwest, Mama’s Family (Mama’s Leather Heart of Ohio), and the ISQCCBE (Imperial Court of Cincinnati) where he holds the title of Prince Ultima to the House of Acceptance. He is very proud to have been a part of the birth of Indy-PAH as co-host of their first bar night (hence earning the title "First Instigator"), and is extremely honored to serve as Den Daddy for the Indiana Puppy Contest and always looks forward to his most cherished roles of friend, mentor, family member, pet-parent, and partner.
Volunteer Coordinator - pup Spike
The Volunteer coordinator oversees making sure all volunteer positions are well defined and filled, along with troubleshooting any staffing issues before and during the contest. This position ensures the contest runs smoothly making sure all volunteers are where they need to be when they need to be there!
Spike co-founded Indy PAH, who's a good boy?!
Tallymasters
The tallymaster(s) are responsible for the accurate tabulation of contestants scores, and are a line of defence to ensuring the integrety of the contest. They are also the first to know who the winners are...
pup Jaxon
Pup Jaxon is an amazing pup!
Kinsey
Kinsey (she/her) identifies as an asexual trainer and little from Lafayette, Indiana. Active in the kink community for over a decade, Kinsey is a member of Indy Pets and Handlers and MAsT: Tippecanoe. When not lifting up a room with her enthusiasm and joy, she is likely cuddling her human pup Echo and her four legged dog Dexter.
In her vanilla life Kinsey is a dog groomer and that shows in her life as a trainer. Kinsey enjoys giving hot wax massages, grooming Echo, and is absolutely not a sadist, she promises... look it was just that one time. Okay, maybe twice, and she only punched that puppy a little.
As Indiana Trainer 2019 Kinsey’s mission is to share her passion for education, service and training, all while raising asexual awareness within her community.
Judges Pet - Pup Leo
The Judges pet services the needs of the judges and tallymasters during the contest, collecting scores, getting drinks, and helping keep the judges focused on judging!
Pup Leo is proud and excited to represent the puppy community as Indiana Pup 2019.
Outside of the kink community, Leo was an Instructor Trainer with International Divers Educators Association teaching recreational, police and fire rescue scuba diving.
Originally from Florida, Leo is a co-founder of MCO-PAH and was part of Northeast Kennel club. Leo relocated to Indianapolis in 2018 where he found his chosen leather family. Leo is active in both the puppy and leather community - a part of Crossroads Leather, member Indiana Kinky Society and a pup of Indy-PAH.
If his leg is not hiked on his own fire hydrant, he can be found diapered on the puppy mats at a mosh or tied up in a sling… Give a dog a bone!
Emcee - Tugger
The Emcee is the master of ceremonies during the on-stage portion of the contest, engaging the audience and providing continuity to the stage presentations.
Tugger is the definition of a lady on the streets but a freak in the sheets. With a long list of kinks; from high etiquette to fisting, a poodle dog can keep you guessing (he also knows how to get jlube out of fur). Originally born in Wichita, KS, he began his journey as an "old guard" trained submissive at the age of 20. Feeling the urge to find out more about himself and Leather, Tugger moved to the Valley of the Sun to find personal growth in both his personal and fetish lives. Phoenix readily provided both as well as membership of the Phoenix boys of Leather, Arizona Pups and Handlers, and the title of Mr Phoenix Leather 2015.
Tugger is the proud puppy of the 2015 International Mr Bootblack, Bamm-Bamm and recently moved to join him in Cincinnati; where he has since joined the Cincinnati Sisters and the Titans of the Midwest to follow through on his passion of teaching and learning from others. Beyond his cutting wit, he is known for pushing the envelope in the Leather community by blurring the lines of what makes a man a man in a new "avant guard" way.
DJ - Drittauge
The contest DJ provides the tunes that help lubricate the atmosphere of the contest!
A Fort Wayne native now based in Chicago, Drittauge, known by day as Joseph Miller, has been DJing both in nightclubs including Fort Wayne's Babylon (now known as After Dark), at private events, parties, and conventions from Boston to Portland and everywhere in between. He prides himself as a champion of all things classic dance; house music and dance pop remixes from the 1980s to present day with a vast and ever growing collection of hard to find imports from the UK, mainland Europe, and beyond.
Food Service - Sir Tony
This person is in charge of creating and delivering a menu of food options for Saturday afternoon classes.
Sir Tony is a native of Indiana and has been active in the Leather, Pup and Kinky communities for the past 3 years. In this time, he has helped plan and execute many Indy PAH activities, as well as the Indiana Pup, Pet and Trainer contest. Sir Tony is a huge advocate for inclusion of everyone in the Leather, Pup and Kinky communities. Always reaching to those that are new as well as though that are more seasoned in the community to make sure everyone is included in the fun.
Sir Tony is also a huge believer of STI/STD testing and ending the stigma of from having an active sex life. We have come such a long way with prevention and treatment but still have a long way to go with the human aspect that we are all vulnerable when we ignore our own health by not getting tested on a regular basis.
His favorite activity is spending time with his three pups, one of which is a good puppy (you figure out the good one), rather playing cards, camping or playing hide the bone with his puppies.
ASL Interpreter - Matt Cowens AKA Sparky
American Sign Language Interpreters provide communication access to the Deaf community to allow inclusion in the contest and its activities.
Involved in the Cincinnati Leather community since 2012 and recent graduate as an Interpreter of Sign Language. His journey into the Leather Lifestyle coincided with his journey into American Sign Language, which spurred a passion to combine the two. Since becoming more comfortable in the shared space of his kinky and vanilla lives, he has worked to ensure equal access to communication at all Leather events that he has become associated with.
Event Photographer - Pup Leo
The event photographer is responsible for documenting the event visually for posterity.
Pup Leo is proud and excited to represent the puppy community as Indiana Pup 2019.
Outside of the kink community, Leo was an Instructor Trainer with International Divers Educators Association teaching recreational, police and fire rescue scuba diving.
Originally from Florida, Leo is a co-founder of MCO-PAH and was part of Northeast Kennel club. Leo relocated to Indianapolis in 2018 where he found his chosen leather family. Leo is active in both the puppy and leather community - a part of Crossroads Leather, member Indiana Kinky Society and a pup of Indy-PAH.
If his leg is not hiked on his own fire hydrant, he can be found diapered on the puppy mats at a mosh or tied up in a sling… Give a dog a bone!
Head Boot Black - Gary
The Head Boot Black is in charge of coordinating all bootblacks that are offering their services at the event, and usually will be blacking themselves!
Bootblack Gary has been around our community for a long time, but not long enough to have written a bio!
Swap And Sale Coordinators
The Swap & Sale Coordinators are the driving force in getting things priced, sold and money to those that brought in items! It's hard work, but they make it look easy!
boy Johnathan
Residing in the beautiful city of Louisville, Kentucky by the way of Central Kentucky where he began his BDSM and leather journey. As an active member in both the Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati kink communities, he regularly attends and participates with GLLA, Mr. Bluegrass Leather, Bluegrass Leather Pride, CLAW, Tri-State Leather and NAB. He has served as Co-producer for Mr. Crossings Leather, den boy & Bluegrass Leather and also celebrated his 7th year as den boy for GLLA. boy Johnathan was recently honored by Ms. Kendra with an appointment to the GLLA Board of Directors as Contest Coordinator. He is also founding board member for Mr. Friendly - Team Louisville and a member of Kentucky Leather Brotherhood. boy Johnathan enjoys spending his free time with his leather family and friends or curled up on the couch with his sexy beau. Other past times that he enjoys are fine bourbons, cigars, cooking, and serving his community. And there is the occasional enjoyment of being tied up and used. He is an avid reader of gay erotica, a bit of a pain junkie and a tattoo enthusiast. He is always on the look out to learn more… and don't be scared, he doesn't bite much....
Chris
Chris is boy Johnathan's partner.