CLEather & Kink

Our Company, Our Passion, Our Mission

The CLEather & Kink Company was founded on July 1st 2024 by Andy Curtiss and Matt Fuerst. We are proud to call Northeast Ohio our home. We are a dedicated business that thrives on producing prestigious fetish titles, hosting engaging and inclusive fetish and kink-based events, and supporting our community through charitable endeavors. Our events and titles are crafted with care, aiming to create a welcoming environment for everyone interested in exploring and celebrating their identity within the leather, fetish, and kink communities.

At CLEather & Kink, our passion is deeply rooted in the vibrant and diverse world of leather and kink. We believe in fostering a space where individuals can express themselves freely and authentically. Our team is driven by a love for this community, and we are committed to promoting education, acceptance, and growth. Whether it’s through our events, our titles, or our community outreach, we pour our hearts into everything we do, ensuring that everyone feels valued and included.

Our mission is to build and nurture a thriving leather and kink community in Northeast Ohio. We strive to create opportunities for connection, education, and celebration while giving back through charitable initiatives. By hosting events that bring people together and raising funds for important causes, we aim to make a positive impact both within our community and beyond. CLEather & Kink is dedicated to being a beacon of inclusivity, support, and empowerment for all who share our passion for leather and kink.

Andy Curtiss

Daddy Andy, affectionately known as the “Leather Care Bear,” holds titles as R&J Leather Bear Pride 2022 and North American Bear 2023, and is a proud member of International Mister Leather class #46. With over two decades of experience in senior management and operations, Andy excels as a Senior Learning & Development Specialist, Recruiter, and DEI Professional. His commitment to the community extends into his role as a Suicide Prevention Counselor for The Trevor Project and a student pursuing a degree in Social Work. When not working or in school Andy dedicates his time to event planning and hosting, nurturing his bar kids and found family. His mission is rooted in being the supportive adult and father figure he lacked growing up, striving to uplift and empower his community. Saving the best for last, Andy recently celebrated the first year anniversary of his triad with his amazing boyfriends Sam and River.

Matt Fuerst

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, proudly holds the title of Mr. Cleveland Leather 2023.  He is a mechanical engineer, computer scientist, and product manager in addition to being an avid leatherman.  Matt sees no reason why anyone can’t be both professional and kinky.  He proudly competed at IML 46 in May 2024 and placed in the top 20. A passionate advocate for both LGBTQ+ youth and seniors, Matt channels his efforts into fundraising for charities supporting these causes.  He is passionate about “mixing his nerd with his kink.”  Matt hosts monthly board game nights for members of his local LGBT and kink community and throws other kink based events in the Northeast Ohio area.  As a member of the Mr. Cleveland Leather Board, he aims to spread Cleveland’s amazing leather culture across the US and beyond.