President – Subzero ONYX
Subzero ONYX, born and raised in Chicago, where he has been exploring and working towards uniting the south and north sides in the kink and leather community. Subzero comes to us from the Covid 2021 Rays of Light Line and previously has been Onyx Adjacent prior. He enjoys spending his time in making sure that people always feel comfortable and welcomed at all times in any space he occupies. As President, his goal is to make sure that the message is clear and that the vision remains on track to be a safe space for POCs, working directly with membership and his Board in furthering the goals set for ONYX/Midwest. Being a newer kinkster, he is not afraid to jump in and get in the mix to learn more and to also be apart of tackling any issues in the community.
Contact: president@onyxmidwest.com
Vice President – Legendary ONYX
Legendary ONYX has been a full brother of ONYX Midwest since last year. However, in 2018, he was introduced to “Project VIDA” by Voudou and Cheshire. That was the place he subbed in his first public scene with our former Vice President, Al. After that moment, he knew he enjoyed subbing for public scenes. In 2023, he is the judge’s boy for Leatherman of Color.
He is honored to be serving on a board with his line brother, Subzero. We were the COVID line and “Rays of Light.” We hope to shine light to the community. As the Vice President of ONYX Midwest, it is his goal to empower our community, educate them on kinks and leather, and help others explore their knowledge.
Contact: membership@onyxmidwest.com
Pledge Master – Voudou ONYX
Voudou Onyx, from the Dominance Pledge Line, has been a member of ONYX Midwest since 2015.
Besides being known creating Kink/Fetish wear for others for Leather events, He has served two terms as ONYX Midwest Historian, one term as ONYX Midwest Road Captain and one term as ONYX Midwest Assistant Pledge Master.
He has been active as a member of IML’s Social Media Team, represented ONYX Midwest in Chicago’s Gay Pride Parade, been on several speaking panels for various Leather events and worked alongside Project: Vida.
His Kinks/Fetishes are Dollification (using living beings as his dolls/action figures), exhibitionism, fetishistic cosplay, roleplaying, bondage and watersports.
While creating Fetish gear with his partner, Cheshire Onyx, is his hobby, he also enjoys traveling, watching movies and is a Sci-Fi/Comic book geek.
Contact: pledgemaster@onyxmidwest.com
Secretary – Fox ONYX
Ismael Enriquez was born in Chicago in 1977 in Bucktown on the north side of Chicago. His parents are both from Michoacán Mexico where he lived for 5 years as a child. After the late 80’s he moved to Little Village. In 1999 he moved to Miami South Beach to work in the Food and Beverage Industry. In October 2003, he came back to Chicago and started working in the non-profit sector as a hot line counselor at the Metropolitan Tenants organization. In 2007 he established the Park Advisory Council with the Chicago Park in Little village. In 2015 he decided to continue working with the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization to organize residents about the Industrial Corridor. As COVID 19 came and impacted the world, he was selected to work as an agent for CPDH and South side help center and a TEAM city wide to work on getting the city vaccinated against COVID.
As we became back to normal, he decided to focus on Mental Health and started working at Thresholds Mental Health. In 2022 a group of community members from LGBTQ+ decided to form a committee with the Little Village Community Council and established the Chicago LGBTQ+ Committee in September and are collaborating with several organizations like ONYX, Project Vida and other community business that support the mission.
Contact: secretary@onyxmidwest.com
Treasurer – Legionnaire ONYX
Legionnaire is currently serving ONYX/Midwest as Treasurer. Having been a member for over 20 years, he has always been in a position of leadership in the Midwest Chapter. Legionnaire started his leather journey in Germany where he first experienced leather as a submissive, learning kink life at his daddy’s side. Those early experiences definitely prepared him for continuing his fetish life explorations with ONYX. ONYX has provided the opportunity for many experiences. Along with a strong desire to further the goals of ONYX, Legionnaire also appreciates the family of leather folk provided as a long standing member which culminated in having the Legionnaire Award ceased in his honor at ONYX’ 20th Anniversary celebration.
Contact: treasurer@onyxmidwest.com
Road Captain – Iron Wolf ONYX
Iron Wolf is a native of the south side of Chicago and has been a member of ONYX since 2018, having served as Mr Fetish Jackhammer 2019. He enjoys a number of fetishes including foot worship, tickling, bastinado and microphilia ( also known as micro play) in Dom or sub role. He seeks to bridge the gap of kink/fetish with those who who seek a fuller understanding, especially in his specialty of foot play. Iron Wolf was responsible for promoting an ONYX/Midwest effort kink series entitled “How to Get Away With Kink”, held at Club Escapr on Chicago’s south side. He is also active in the social media of the foot fetish community, promoting body positivity. Outside of kink, Iron Wolf enjoys playing gospel music able to play the Hammond B3 organ and other instruments. Additionally he enjoys working with youth and fulfilling his life’s mission, “As a man among men, I help those who want to help themselves, through service and sharing my story.”
Past President – Puma ONYX
Puma ONYX, born on the island of Puerto Rico–raised in Chicago, where he has been afforded the opportunity to be exposed to all sorts of lifestyles and experiences. Puma comes to us from the 2016 Predator Line and previously served as Road Captain, Vice President and most recently President during the 2021 and 2022 administration. He finds pleasure in serving others with his attention to detail, dedication and winning smile. Puma is dedicated to the brethren-hood of ONYX, the Leather Community and the legacy that is created daily.
Sergeant-At-Arms – Cheshire ONYX
Cheshire Onyx joined ONYX Midwest in 2018 as member of the Symphony Pledge Line.
Raised in Mississippi, he first gained interest in the Leather Community upon his return to Chicago in 2016.
He quickly became friends with ONYX members of other chapters, as he is known for his brightly colored bodysuits, harnesses and many times for wearing nothing but a smile.
His kinks are electro play, mummification, bondage, flogging and wax play.
He is also a model for woofbound.com, a Black-owned bear, cub, chub and daddy bondage site.
Three of his favorite hobbies are cooking, traveling and making his own fetish gear alongside his partner, Voudou Onyx, that he likes to display at Leather events and Bar Nights.
Historian – Phobos ONYX
Phobos is one of our newest members hailing from the Titans Pledge Line. A pup, a dancer, a visual artist are amongst his talents and titles. Look out for this one, he will win you over with his charm and then wow you with his abilities.