Dave Watt
Dave began to explore his sexual interests after hitting 40 and is eternally grateful to the leather community for guiding his way into a world of self-exploration, heightened spirituality and kink. His husband Ken shares his passion for the leather community and reducing the stigma of HIV.
Professionally, Dave has a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and is a Michigan state certified HIV tester/counselor. In September 2008, he was honored with the title of Mr Michigan Leather 2009, traveled extensively in the Midwest and beyond, and had an amazing experience with his class at IML XXXI.
He currently works in HIV prevention and is the creator of "Mr Friendly," a symbol to raise HIV awareness and fight stigma. "Mr Friendly" has been to over a hundred leather and bear events, reducing the stigma of HIV one conversation at a time.
Dave serves on the CLAW Board of Directors and co-founded the 12 Step Leather Club for all leatherfolk in recovery. Also known as "Mama's Nutty Buddy," he has completed many food fetish presentations, countless HIV classes and enjoys flogging "newbies" at leather events while flagging donut holes on his left.
