Al and Vicky DeClerk, owners of Engelberg Angus Farm, met in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1993 and have been dedicated to the Angus breed and agriculture ever since. Al’s parents, A.C. and Hellen DeClerk bought their first few cows in 1943, and soon after, purchased their American Angus Association Lifetime Membership in 1945.

Al and Vicky’s love for the Angus industry has been evident their entire lives. Standing six foot six, Al was an imposing presence, but honest and humble; people listened when he spoke. Vicky gained experience working as herdsman at a ranch in California prior to meeting Al. Later, he served as president of the Arkansas Angus Association, he was on the American Angus Association Board of Directors and he spearheaded the first Northeast Arkansas Angus Association Annual Sale.