Native Washingtonian, Wayne M. Nesbitt is Mr. DC Eagle 1998.
Not to be confused with his evil twin of the same name in Chicago, Wayne is the first African-American to hold The Mr. DC Eagle title, and he placed fifth at International Mister Leather in the same year. Many leatherfolk say his speech, “Where Do You Want To Be?” was one of the most stirring in IML history.

Over the past twelve years you are likely to have seen Wayne volunteering as judge, den daddy, auctioneer, producer, and worker drone for numerous leather events including Bearfest, American Brotherhood Weekend, International Mister Drummer, MAL Weekend, Potomac River Run, Leather Pride Night, North Carolina Leather Weekend, & many others.
He is also the co-executive producer of Silent Bid For Life, an annual fundraiser that benefits local and national charities. Over the past five years his work has helped to generate more than 35,000 dollars in funds to support leather organizations like Brother, Help Thyself, Inc., and The Leather Archives & Museum. Wayne is also 1999 Highwaymen Honorary Trash of The Year, and with his penchant for piggy behavior and cruising dark spaces, it’s easy to see why.
When not in leather and sometimes in leather anyway, Wayne joyfully toils as an Emmy and ACE nominated television director & producer. Wayne is a proud member of The American Uniform Association and The Directors Guild of America.
Website

Books I recommend:
Visual Explanations
by Edward Tufte Graphics Press

Leatherfolk
ed. Mark Thompson Alyson Books
Leather Titleholder Manual:

So you want to be a Titleholder?
by Jill Carter Mystic Rose Press

The Contest Guide
by Guy Baldwin Deadalus Publishing

Bio Current as of 4-1-02

2002 Presentations:

Effective Public Speaking - Just how do you write that great speech, and how do you deliver it? If you’re a titleholder, or just thinking of becoming one, this class will give you some practical tips and advice on effective writing and public speaking.