Recognized for championing a PeopleFirst culture that drives innovation, trust, and employee growth
FORT WORTH, TX (June 23, 2026) — Valor, a Fort Worth-based tech-enabled professional services company that provides oil and gas asset management and specializes in mineral management and back-office solutions, is honored to be named to the 2026 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces across North America list. The final list was announced at an exclusive event at the Dalcy in Chicago on June 17, 2026. Valor ranked on the winners list, appearing beside notable companies such as Equifax, Ledcor, Novo Nordisk, Hitachi Energy, Staples, SurveyMonkey, and more. Organizations of all sizes and industries entered a category defined by how many people are within the business. The Top 100 winners were decided by an independent expert judging panel.
“Being recognized by Inspiring Workplaces for the second time reflects the culture we’ve built at Valor,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO & Co-Founder of Valor. “It speaks to the caliber of people we have at Valor and our shared commitment to building a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, innovate, and make a difference.”
Since its founding in 2015, Inspiring Workplaces has recognized companies that move beyond standard policies to build environments where employees genuinely feel valued, included, and empowered. In these organizations, culture is not just a checkbox but a core driver of performance, adaptability, and sustained success. This year’s honorees represent the gold standard of people-first cultures, championing inclusion, employee wellbeing, and meaningful voice to redefine what exceptional leadership and employee experience looks like across the region.
Matt Manners, Founder, Inspiring Workplaces Group, commented: “Workplaces are changing at an unprecedented pace, with AI accelerating transformation across every industry. In times of constant change, organizations need more than strategy and technology alone. They need cultures that help people adapt, grow and perform. Our 2026 winners across North America are leading by example. They are proving that when businesses put PeopleFirst and build cultures based on trust, inclusion and belonging, they create the resilience and agility needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving world of work.”
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest since its founding in 2018. Key service lines of the specialty asset management company include oil and gas accounting, mineral rights management, and oil and gas consulting and outsourcing. The centerpiece of Valor’s mineral management success is the company’s innovative mineral management software mineral.tech®, a proprietary solution that maps, visualizes, and reports on oil and gas assets for both individual and institutional clients. The company is also a leading provider of oil and gas outsourcing services for operators and investors, partnering with companies to offer owner relations support, oil and gas accounting, regulatory compliance, and other back-office operations.
About Valor: Valor is a tech-enabled professional service company that provides oil and gas asset management services dedicated to serving mineral rights owners, operators, and investors. We prioritize our clients by offering flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to ensure the security, clarity, and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (2023, 2024 & 2025), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025), the Inc. Best Workplaces list (2024 & 2026), and Inspiring Workplaces™. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor tomanage mineral rights and outsource accounting and back-office services by visiting www.onevalor.com.
About Inspiring Workplaces Group
The Inspiring Workplaces Group is a global organization dedicated to recognizing and advancing PeopleFirst culture. Through its two flagship programs, Certified PeopleFirst™ and the Inspiring Workplaces Awards, the organization celebrates and certifies workplaces where people and performance thrive together.