Our Board of Directors

Ken Fiegel, President

Ken Fiegel moved to Ft Lauderdale from Houston, TX, several years ago, where he was very active in the leather community. Ken is a former Mr. Texas Leather (2003) and placed in the top five at IML that year.

Here in Fort Lauderdale, Ken has been very active with the producers of The Leather Masked Ball, helping to organize and volunteer at their various events. He is one of the founding members of Lambda Men's Brotherhood, and currently serves as the Board President.

Pete Trimble, Vice President

Pete Trimble has called Ft Lauderdale home since 2007. An Iowa native, his journey in the leather community began during a 10 year residence in Southern California. During that time he assisted with the creation of Bound2Trust, a discussion group for men involved in and curious about dominant and submissive relationships. After landing in South Florida, Pete has been involved with many community groups, organizations and events, including:

Bound South- Secretary, Pre-Events and Event Co-Chair 2008, Beyond Leather/SE LeatherSIR/boy Contest - Judge's boy 2008-9,Florida LeatherSIR/boy Contest - Judge's boy 2010, MrRamrod Contest – Tallymaster 2008, Judge's boy 2009-11, South Florida boys of Leather – Founding Member, Vice President (beta) 2008, Leather Men's Brotherhood – Event Co-Chair 2009, Vice President and Event Co-Chair 2010–11 and current Chair of TLMB6. EDC (Enforced Dress Code) Night @ the Ramrod - Door Guard 2008-10

In 2009, he was honored with the Ramrod Community Service Volunteer Award. Fundraising efforts he has helped with have benefitted The Leather Archives & Museum, Chicago, Illinois; Equality Florida; Tuesday’s Angels, Ft. Lauderdale; Kids in Distress; and Toys for Tots.

Pete is employed as a Designer and Production Assistant for an international dancewear and costuming company. Along with his work in the community he counts his family and the friendships made along the way as the most cherished part of his life.

Erich Glasbrenner, Secretary

Erich Glasbrenner has been involved with the Leather Community and charitable organizations for over 20 years. He moved to Fort Lauderdale several years ago from Houston, TX, where he was very active in the leather community. Working with various community agencies, and local and statewide leather groups, Erich participated in numerous community events to raise funds for various causes.

Here in Ft. Lauderdale, Erich has been very active with the producers of The Leather Masked Ball, helping to organize and volunteer at their various events. He is one of the founding members of Lambda Men's Brotherhood, and currently serves as the Board Secretary.

Ed Nicholas, Treasurer

A businessman who has called Fort Lauderdale his home since 1998, Ed Nicholas comes to Leather Men’s Brotherhood with strong management and communication skills and experience in the non-profit fundraising arena.

He has served gay community and HIV/AIDS organizations for more than 25 years mostly in membership, development and fundraising. Ed gave a year to work as Interim Executive Director of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center in 2001 and 2002 to see them through a pivotal time in their history.

Silent Auction, Corporate Sponsorship and Web Presence of The Leather Masked Ball ® have benefitted from his obsessive work ethic since 2007. Early in 2009 he was one of the founders of Lambda Men’s Brotherhood Inc, the non-profit that now produces the event.

His Fort Lauderdale website design company Edesign-USA hosts the website and when he’s not working for LMB or building his condo and rental property business Eastside Management he goes to the gym, plays with his two dogs and spends time with his boyfriend.