I was born and raised on a small farm in rural Wisconsin surrounded by woods, farm animals, and exotic fowl. Since coming out in 1983 I have lived in such major cities as Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Orlando where I have been very active in the Gay communities. I have been a resident of Atlanta, GA since 2001. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts and I am currently building a career as a ceramic artist while living and working in Midtown, the heart of Atlanta's Gay Community. Even though I have been out since I was 21 years old and have held an interest in the leather scene for a long time, I have only recnetly begun to explore my leather and fetish interest. My earlierst recollection of my enjoyment in rubber comes from spending my childhood summers on a lake lying on my stomach for hours with m y nose and face pressed against an old rubber tire inner tube breathing in it's smell. As an adult I am attracted to the look of firemen and construction workers in rubber boots, as well as images of men in full rubber fetish gear. About a year ago I was introduced to Atlanta's Hotlanta Rubber Group by a close friend and came to my first meeting in a borrowed singlet. I have been a dedicated rubberman ever since. I am currently Mr. Hotlanta Rubber 2009.