Heimerman was a two-year letter winner for the Lions from 1996-1997.
 
She was an All-American in the hammer throw for the Lions in both 1996 and 1997, and held the Missouri Southern school record in the event until 2000 at 171 feet. Heimerman transferred to Missouri Southern from Coffeyville Community College where she held that school's record in the hammer until 2000 at 160 feet.
 
Heimerman was a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll and was an MIAA Scholar-Athlete, graduating from Missouri Southern in 1998 with a degree in criminal justice. Heimerman currently serves as a victim advocate for the Barry County Prosecutors office in Cassville, Missouri.