Mark Salinas or Pup Ace is a rigger, producer, educator, and activist for fetish/kink mostly serving the Austin, TX community. With around 10 years of experience in the leather, critter, rubber, and rope scene, he carries a lot of experience and insight and a unique perspective on all of it as an asexual kinkster.

His energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and he can be seen leading his monthly rope labs and socials with the Austin Men in Rope; hosting events such as the Kennel Karaoke at the Austin Eagle or the yearly rubber convention in Austin called the Austin Rubber Roundup; volunteering with the Boop Society of Central Texas, Austin GEARS, the GWNN, Sir Rat Leather and Gear, and other local organizations/businesses in his area; and giving a hand at any large event he goes to such as Austin Kink Weekend, MIR, International Mister Leather, and Cleveland Leather Annual Weekend.