The Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open, have appointed Jason Eisenberg the Tournament Chairman for the 2026 edition of “The People’s Open”, which is set to tee it up Feb. 2-8 at TPC Scottsdale. Additionally, The Thunderbirds announced that Chris Camacho has been named Assistant Tournament Chairman for the 2026 event, which will be the 91st edition of the WM Phoenix Open. Eisenberg and Camacho took over planning duties immediately following Thomas Detry’s win at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open on Sunday, February 9.
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Eisenberg assumes the role of Tournament Chairman after serving last year as Assistant Tournament Chairman alongside Matt Mooney. He will lead The Thunderbirds organization in the planning and execution of all facets of the 2026 event, including sponsorship generation and renewals, security and safety, community relations, logistics, development of on-course venues, and overall fan experience enhancement.
“It’s an incredible honor to serve as the 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman,” Eisenberg said. “This event is more than a golf tournament, it’s a celebration of our community, our fans, and the charitable mission that drives The Thunderbirds. With the support of WM, our sponsors, volunteers, and fans, we’re excited to build on this tradition and deliver an unforgettable 91st playing of ‘The People’s Open.’”
Eisenberg is President of the Eisenberg Company, a privately held commercial real estate company which specializes in the development and management of Retail and Industrial properties across the western United States. The native Phoenician went to Arcadia High School and graduated from Tulane University in 2004 with a degree in Legal Studies in Business. He and his wife Natalie have three children, Sadie (age 15), Owen (age 14), and Emme (age 10), and currently reside in Phoenix. Eisenberg has been a member of The Thunderbirds since 2017.
As Assistant Tournament Chairman, Camacho will work alongside Eisenberg in all tournament related operations while preparing to assume the Tournament Chairman role for the 2027 WM Phoenix Open.
Camacho is the Senior Vice President, Global Site Strategy and Expansion for Axon Enterprises. For the past 17 years he has served as the executive leader for Greater Phoenix Economic Council. He is involved in many community organizations including the Flinn Foundation, Valley of the Sun United Way, and Elevate Phoenix among others. Camacho has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. He currently resides in Scottsdale with his wife, Maria, and three children, Makenna (17), Case (13) and Cameron (11). Camacho has been a member of the Thunderbirds since 2018.
One of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR, the WM Phoenix has a unique leadership structure, whereas the tournament has a new Chairman each and every year.
The 2026 WM Phoenix Open returns to TPC Scottsdale February 2–8, bringing back “The People’s Open” for its 91st edition. Recognized five times as the PGA TOUR’s Tournament of the Year, the WM Phoenix Open is celebrated as one of golf’s most iconic and fan-friendly events. In 2025, Thomas Detry made history in the desert, capturing his first career PGA TOUR win and becoming the first Belgian champion on the PGA TOUR.
The 2026 tournament marks the 17th year with WM—North America’s leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions—as proud title sponsor. During WM’s time as title sponsor, the tournament has contributed to setting a new standard for charitable giving and sustainability in sports, earning recognition as one of the largest certified zero-waste sporting events in the world for 13 consecutive years and raising millions of dollars for the Arizona community each year.
The Thunderbirds were founded in 1937 with the mission of promoting the Valley of the Sun through sports. The Thunderbirds consist of 55 “active” members and more than 280 “life” members who have helped the tournament eclipse $226 million in charitable giving since its inception in 1932, with the 2024 WM Phoenix Open raising a single-tournament record $18 million for charity.
