Sergeant Major Heider was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and, enlisted in the Marine Corps in October 1996. After graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Private First Class Heider reported to Marine Combat Training, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and subsequently to Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, for training as an Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist.

In May 1997, Private First Class Heider reported to Marine Corps Base Hawaii for duty with MALS-24. While stationed with MALS-24, he obtained the rank of Corporal and served as the Aviation Maintenance Data NCOIC. In March 1999, Corporal Heider received orders to HMH-362, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

While at HMH-362, Corporal Heider was promoted to Sergeant and deployed to New Delhi, India, in support of presidential security. Additionally, he deployed to Korea, Thailand, Okinawa, and Guam in preparation for the establishment of the Unit Deployment Program. In March 2001, Sergeant Heider received orders to MALS-12, Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan.

In April 2001, Sergeant Heider deployed to Australia and participated in Exercise Tandem Thrust. While serving with MALS-12, he was promoted to Staff Sergeant and served as the Data Analyst SNCOIC. Then in 2006, he received orders to VMU-2, Cherry Point, North Carolina.

In February 2006 and March 2007, Staff Sergeant Heider deployed to Al Taqaddum, Iraq, and served as the Squadron Data Analyst/Maintenance Data Chief. Upon completing two tours in Iraq, Staff Sergeant Heider received orders to Marine Corps Security Force School, Chesapeake, Virginia.

In February 2008, Staff Sergeant Heider reported to Marine Corps Security Force Regiment and assumed the responsibilities of the Regimental Ground Safety Officer. He also served as a member of the Commanding General's Readiness Inspection Team.

In July 2009, Staff Sergeant Heider was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant and received orders to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Central, Bahrain to serve as the Company Gunnery Sergeant. While stationed at FAST Company, he assisted in the planning/execution of several Theater Security Engagements throughout the Central Command area of operation. In addition, he provided support and participated in fixed-site security missions at several embassies during the Arab Spring uprising. Then in April of 2011, he received orders to HMH-362, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

In February 2012, Gunnery Sergeant Heider deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. At the completion of the deployment and after the retirement of the colors, Gunnery Sergeant Heider received orders to MALS-24, where he briefly served as the Aviation Maintenance Data Chief until he was frocked to First Sergeant. Then in May 2013, he received orders to Company E, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines.

While at Company E, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, First Sergeant Heider deployed to Okinawa, Japan, in support of the Unit Deployment Program. While deployed, First Sergeant Heider participated in a bilateral training exercise with the Royal Australian Army and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. Additionally, he participated in Exercise Ssang Yong 2014. In November 2014, First Sergeant Heider transferred to 3d Radio Battalion and held the billet of H&S Company First Sergeant.

Then in March 2015, he was ordered to Inspector-Instructor (I-I) duty at Site Support Buffalo, NY/Co C, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, and served as the I-I First Sergeant. While serving as the Site Support First Sergeant, the I-I staff supported Exercises African Lion (Morocco), Frozen Riley (Canada), Lake Effect (New York), Nordic Frost (Vermont), and Northern Strike (Michigan). First Sergeant Heider was promoted to Sergeant Major in August 2018 and reported to MACS-4, Okinawa, Japan.

In August 2018, Sergeant Major Heider took on the responsibilities of Squadron Sergeant Major for Marine Air Control Squadron 4 (MACS-4). Two years later, in June 2020, he assumed the role of Squadron Sergeant Major for Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18 (MTACS-18). Following the deactivation of MTACS-18 in June 2021, Sergeant Major Heider reported to the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Camp Lejeune, where he served as Academy Director. From December 2023 to June 2025, he was appointed as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. Sergeant Major Heider currently serves as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for Marine Corps Systems Command, a position he assumed in June 2025.

Sergeant Major Heider holds a Master’s degree in Executive Leadership from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, with a concentration in International Relations, from Troy University. He also earned a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership from the Naval Postgraduate School. His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with three gold stars, the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with three gold stars, and the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars.