BOARD OF ADVISORS
Director of Volunteers
Derron Onyx
(He/Him/His)
Photo by: Bob Burkhardt
Director of Creative Production
Karson Kelley
(He/They)
Director of Finance
Logan JAMES
(He/Him/His)
Outreach Director -
Trans Community
Mara RONIN
(They/Them)
Outreach Director -
Women in Kink
MsDDom
(She/Her)
Outreach Director -
BIPOC Community
Mx. Idris Dior
(Mx/ Mx Idris / Idris)
Outreach Director -
Bootblack Community
Pup Dodger
(He/Him)
Director of Creative Marketing
Pup Flash
(He/Him)
Director of Operations
Sir Jonathan
(He/Him/His)
OFFICiAL KDS Photographer
Boy Mason aka Pup ISO
(They/He)
Founders & Producers
Photo by: David Clifton-Strawn
DAVID
(He/Him)
David was introduced to the Atlanta leather scene in 2013, taking many steps forward (and back) along the way. With the help of close friends and mentors, David has gained confidence in himself and the community – both locally and nationally.
Following the closure of too many Atlanta institutions, he was compelled, together with his friend Paul, to salvage what aspects of the leather scene they could; and thus what eventually became known as Kink Down South was born!
David seeks to welcome other newcomers (and introverts like himself), who are curious about getting involved and discovering new aspects of themselves through gear – as he did so many years ago. David identifies as a submissive and a boy, whose fetish interests include formal leather, rope bondage, and impact play.
PAUL AKA PUP URBAN
PAUL AKA PUP URBAN
(He/Him)
Paul was introduce to kink back during Atlanta Leather Pride in 2011, shortly after moving back to Atlanta. When a long time crush invited him to the Heretic one night and suggested he try on a harness…his love for leather began.
Having spent the past 13 years working as an activist in various roles for the LGBTQ+ community, he wanted to turn his attention to his passion for kink. After the closing of the original Atlanta Eagle location, he felt that it was time to get involved to support more queer business.
Together with David and a few bourbon on the rocks, they hatched a plan for a Gear Night happy hour and thus, the seeds were planted for what would become Kink Down South!
Paul’s passion for kink extends to ensure there will always be safe spaces for people to learn and grow in their sexual identities, regardless of their gender, orientation, creed, ability, national origin, or the color of their skin.
Photo by: David Clifton-Strawn
