Career
A blossoming footwear designer, Nike credits him with the design, concept, packaging and success of such shoes as the Lobster Dunk and most recently the Coraline Dunk– which will be making an appearance at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival as well as Doctorate&AD and One Show. His podcast The Weekly Drop was the first show focusing on streetwear, fashion, art and personalities in the world. lieutenant"s been featured on Sirius Satellite Radio and syndicated to college radio"s across the country, inspiring students, teachers and locals to better understand streetwear culture as a whole.
In addition to the creation of a successful podcast, Heppler frequently appears as an industry expert on EPSN2 and has been featured in The New York Times, Boston Globe, Boston Phoenix, Vapors, Complex, Mass Appeal and several other major media outlets.
Most recently, Heppler was accepted into the Wieden + Kennedy 12 program where he continues to master his craft of strategy, communication and the important cross over between urban culture and mainstream brands. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon where he collects sneakers, and keeps his eyes peeled for emerging trends around the globe.