Judges

The Mr. Anvil Judges for 2024

See the bios for all the judges below.

Wayne Teske – Wayne Teske was scooped up at a young age by a Sir who recognized something in him and mentored him for two years of Sir training as his boy, culminating in Wayne’s own passing of the hat ceremony in Philadelphia, PA now over 50 years ago. Originally from South Jersey, Wayne spent his formative years proudly serving 3 tours of duty in the Navy where among other skills, he learned the art of leather working

After traveling extensively both in the service, and with lovers in and out of uniform, Wayne settled down for a bit first in Texas. Since he pulled up stakes some twenty years ago to be closer to family here in Arizona, Wayne has made his impression here in our local leather community, helping and teaching men of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels what being in the leather community is all about. A recent quote by him, “Not sure what else you need…” sums it up exactly! Whatever it is that needs doing, Wayne will be right there to lend a hand.

Gaby Tako – Gaby has been involved in the Leather Community for over 4 decades starting in New York City where they met their first handlers and then as a member of the Lesbian Sex Mafia (LSM).

Their Leather career has been from bottom to top, literally!

They have been actively involved in communities from east to west coasts with memberships in Club X (San Diego), Red Hankies San Diego (RHSD), and as a founder of the now-defunct Arizona Women of Leather (AWOL). Gaby was named Ms. AWOL in 2006 by her sisters and is very proud to wear that title.

They prefer to be known as a “service top” (a seldom- used appellation) or a Dyke Daddy, so if you’re not having fun, neither am I.

Outside interests include animal rescue, canine nutrition, reading, history and spending time with my lovely spouse.

Hello from “Wuzzie land!” and happy to be here at Mr. Anvil 2024

Colt Stetson – Colt was born and raised in Phoenix Arizona. To his friends he’s affectionately known as Tater. He moved to Tucson with his Sir/husband in 2018. During Colt’s leather journey he has accomplished the following: In 2013 became a member of the Phoenix boys of Leather. Won the bar title of Mr. Anvil in 2015. This same year, he became a member of the Arizona Men of Leather. He also placed first runner up in the Mr. Phoenix Leather contest and went on to win the title of Southwest Leatherboy where he competed for International Leatherboy at ILSB. Colt was bestowed the honor of the Golden Paddle by his peers. He capped off 2015 by being adopted into Mama’s Family where he is known as Mama’s Tater Tot. In 2016 Colt took on the role of judge for the first time, serving as a judge for the Mr. Phoenix Leather contest, as well as in the Southwest Leather contest.

Colt has always been into bondage, especially rope. It’s been his life-long passion ever since he was a kid. Although he prefers to be the one tied up, he has now equally developed his skills as a rope Top and has become a sought-after rope practitioner at AML’s monthly Club Night demos. Check him out on woofbound.com where “Colt Stetson” came into being.

Terry Pochert – Terry Pochert “Poach” has been a long-time and senior member of the leather community dating back to his time in Michigan as a member of several leather groups. His current title of “Southwest Leather Daddy 2024” was just won a few months ago and proudly wears the affiliate patch and medal. He is married to Joe who just won Mr. Nu Towne Leather 2024. Both Terry and Joe were the lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit which first made same-sex marriage legal in Arizona in 2014. Terry is most comfortable in full leather with his signature leather cowboy hat. If not in full leather, he is showing off his tattoos. Terry is retired from broadcast engineering and still enjoys web design, video editing and piano.