Peter Heekin is a multifaceted individual with experience in various endeavors. From 1995 to 1996, Peter Heekin worked as a landscaper with Johnson Landscaping, where he was in charge of yard maintenance, sprinkler maintenance, and installation.

In 2000, Peter Heekin opened Lost River Sports, a retail store that sold climbing and skiing gear. He was in charge of the store's daily operations and ensured that the business ran smoothly. In this work he often met with suppliers and made preseason orders for the coming year.

From 2015 to 2017, he was a caregiver for two individuals with Parkinson's disease. In 2016, he was also a ski patrol member at Sun Valley Co. While a ski patrol member, he was involved in avalanche mitigation, mountain setup, and public relations. In the course of his duties, Peter Heekin rescued a child who had fallen 40 feet from a chairlift.

From 2018 and 2020, Mr. Heekin served as a customer service and salesperson at Rocky Mountain Hardware. He handled data entry and regularly accounted for the company’s sales. Away from work he enjoys hiking, biking, books, and movies.