Dave Barclay ’63

Dave was initiated into Sigma Phi Epsilon in 1959 and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1963 with a BS Business Administration. Subsequently he also earned a ME in International Relations from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 1997.

As an undergraduate, Brother Barclay served the Chapter as Social Chairmen, Chapter Secretary and Executive Committee. He was member of the United States Air Force Cadet Wing from 1958-63 and commissioned in 1963. He was also member of the Air Force Arnold Air Society and ASUA.

As an alumnus, Brother Barclay served as Arizona Beta Alumni Board President from 1988-90, while stationed at Davis Monthan AFB. He also served on the campaign for the Heart of Sigma Phi Epsilon (Oklahoma-Arkansas sector) in 1992. He is currently serving as a Mentor Volunteer for our Arizona Beta Colony.

Currently, Dave is enjoying his retirement but his service with the United States Air Force has been extensive: F-4 Fighter/Reconnaissance Pilot; T-38 Instructor Pilot; Chief, Aerospace Physiology Unit; Division Air Liaison Officer (with US Army Division) and Commander, USAF Detachment 3, Fort Carson, CO; OV-10 Squadron Commander, Osan Korea; and Wing Assistant Deputy Commander for Operations.

Brother Barclay’s service includes F-4 combat tours in Southeast Asia with 182 sorties and 360 combat flying hours. He has been recognized with these five most notable medals: Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal (13); Meritorious Service Medal (3); Air Force Commendation Medal; and Army Commendation Medal. After his retirement from USAF, he served as President of Vance Northrop Management Club from 1994-95 while instructing in flight simulators.

Dave has, during his career, has served on numerous boards been involved in the community: Chairman, Board of Directors, Cucharas Sanitation & Water District in Colorado; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at Davis Monthan AFB in Arizona; Treasurer of Arizona Chapter of National Corvette Restorers Society; Assistant Treasurer, Tucson Flight, Daedalians the National Fraternity of Military Pilots; and Community Internship Program at University Medical Center in Tucson.

He is married to Marcia and together they have five children.

Dave says, “My five years at Arizona Beta, helping the chapter grow from a “small” house, to one that would become a force on campus, were extremely rewarding. Further, the years spent at the U of A and Sig Ep, growing up and getting an education, also enabled me to go on active duty in the USAF with the sense of self confidence that stood me in good stead throughout my military career. However, the most rewarding has been the lifelong friendships with many of my fraternity brothers.”