Heritage Classic Foundation names tournament co-chairs

The Heritage Classic Foundation has named longtime board members Don Calhoon and Rick Reichel as co-chairmen of the 2026 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, one of South Carolina’s premier sporting events.

Both men accepted the role ahead of their transition to emeritus status later this year, when they turn 75, according to the foundation.

Calhoon joined the Heritage Classic Foundation in 2006 and has held several leadership roles during his tenure. A native of Columbus, Ohio, he earned a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University in 1973 and built a career in marketing and public relations.

He spent 27 years with Wendy’s, serving in executive marketing positions before retiring in 2004 as chief marketing officer. After retiring, Calhoon and his wife, Joanne, moved to Hilton Head Island.

Within the foundation, Calhoon has served as vice chairman and chaired multiple committees, including long-range planning, marketing and annual planning. He has also contributed to the Scholars, Pro-Am and Executive committees.

Reichel, who has served on the foundation’s board of trustees since 2005, currently serves as treasurer and chairs the Finance and Budget Committee. He is also a member of the Pro-Am Committee.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Reichel is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and brings more than five decades of experience in resort and club management. His career also includes work in the development of multifamily and master-planned communities.

In 2017, Reichel co-founded South Coast Property Investments, a company focused on mixed-use and multifamily development across the Southeast. He and his wife, Gay, have lived on Hilton Head Island for decades and have two daughters.

Reichel’s ties to the island date back to 1973, when he arrived to work with The Sea Pines Resort. He first became involved with the RBC Heritage in 1975.
As tournament co-chairmen, Calhoon and Reichel will represent the Heritage Classic Foundation at community events and take part in the tournament’s opening ceremony.

The RBC Heritage is played annually at Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines and is a regular stop on the PGA Tour. The 58th edition of the tournament is scheduled for April 13-19, 2026.

The Heritage Classic Foundation, which organizes the tournament, has contributed millions of dollars to charitable causes across South Carolina since its founding.

More information about the event is available at rbcheritage.com.