The Pitch‘s Questionnaire with Russell Stover Candies art director Heather Wiley
Name: Heather Wiley
Occupation: Art director, Russell Stover Candies
Hometown: Independence
Current neighborhood: I just married a hometown boy and moved back to Independence after living in Waldo for 16 years.
Who or what is your sidekick? My 11-year-old “mini me” daughter, Avalon. I was a single mom until recently, so she was on my hip wherever I went for 10 years. These days, I’m almost always on the sidelines at various local soccer facilities watching her play, praying she doesn’t get concussed.
What career would you choose in an alternate reality? In another life, maybe an art director for a big fashion magazine like W Magazine or Vogue. Anna Wintour without the bad bangs and no furs, and I would be really nice.
What was the last local restaurant you patronized? Beer Kitchen. The potpie is worth the unavoidable mouth burn. I like the Rieger Hotel, too. They make their own tonic!
Where do you drink? Governor Stumpy’s in Waldo. I lived a few houses down the street for 11 years, so I’m embarrassingly familiar with the staff. They’ve seen me through breakups, power outages and a layoff, always there with a gin and tonic. They’re my family now, and I’ve made a point to stop by at least once a week since I moved.
