Leadership Spotlight: Larry Grella

This is the third of our spotlights on community members who help out the CSPC in leadership positions. In this issue, we’ve asked some questions to get a deep and personal look at our Chair of the Building Committee (and unofficial historian), Larry.

  • Name and/or scene name: 

    • Larry Grella aka Temptr

  • Pronouns: 

    • he/him

  • How do you identify? 

    • cis male, all identity friendly, Top/Daddy

  • How long have you been with the CSPC?  

    • I joined the CSPC in 2002, was invited to the board in 2005, was a founding member of the FSPC (now Pan~Eros Foundation) and still serve on both boards

  • What brought you here and what are your main areas of interest? 

    • I used to think I must be weird until I found the Center, now I want to help others learn that they are normal and acceptable.

  • CSPC e-mail address, title/role, reasons for contact/areas you cover: 

    • Temptr@gmail.com, Chair of the Building Committee, Property Search & Construction

  • What was your path to your current position?

    • I have bought & sold properties and am a General Contractor

  • Which CSPC event is your favorite and why? 

    • Myself! Party, because it offers anyone a place to fulfill their sexual fantasies without many restrictions 

  • Career or day job: 

    • I am a self-employed General Contractor

  • What do you like to do in your free time? 

    • Ha! I have almost no free time. Not only am I on the Boards of CSPC & Pan~Eros Foundation but I’m also on the Board of The Gathering NW and I’m construction manager for SEAF.

  • Living situation: 

    • I live alone but have several play partners as well as two Miniature American Shepherds

  • Something no one would ever guess about you or a fun fact:  

    • In my early twenties I was a nude model. 

  • Turn-ons and/or squicks: 

    • My favorite types of play are mind fucks and fire play

  • Hopes and concerns for the CSPC and/or the greater sex positive community: 

    • I want us to find our own building and get back to being a community center.

  • Advice for a new member or volunteer: 

    • My advice for new members is to become a volunteer. There is no better way to meet people and to garner credibility.

  • Is there an event or organization, outside of the CSPC, that you feel our community should know about? 

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