Brian Hettler is a Hollywood-based leatherman, artist and community advocate who holds the Mr. LA Leather 2026 title from Los Angeles Leather Pride. Active in the city's leather and queer communities for more than a decade, he helps lead Bears LA, was Mr. Bear LA 2024 and is a longtime member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. He focuses on mentorship, community infrastructure and welcoming spaces for newer members.