Joseph DeWoody joins 30 leaders selected by the Dallas Business Journal as shaping the future of Fort Worth.
FORT WORTH, TX- (July 16, 2026) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based oil and gas asset management provider, specializing in mineral management and back-office solutions, announced that CEO and Co-Founder Joseph DeWoody has been named to the Dallas Business Journal’s 2026 Fort Worth Newsmakers list, recognizing him among 30 leaders the publication expects to have an outsized influence on the city in the year ahead. The honor highlights his leadership in modern mineral management and back office solutions and his commitment to building a company culture that empowers every team member.
“It’s an honor to be recognized alongside leaders I admire in this community,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO and Co-Founder of Valor. “Fort Worth is home, and I’m proud of what our team has built. We intend to keep raising the bar and giving back to the city that made it possible.”
Now in its third year, the Fort Worth Newsmakers list is compiled by the Dallas Business Journal’s newsroom to spotlight 30 leaders across energy, health care, real estate, higher education, and civic life who are helping shape the future of the city. Unlike an awards program, the list is selected directly by senior members of the newsroom. Valor’s inclusion places DeWoody among executives and leaders from across Fort Worth’s business community. The full 2026 list is available from the Dallas Business Journal and will also appear in its September 11 print edition.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of Texas’s leading mineral management companies. Key service lines of the company include oil and gas accounting, mineral management, and oil and gas consulting and outsourcing. The company’s innovative mineral management software, mineral.tech®, is a map-based and data-rich platform that integrates accounting, land management, data analytics, and reporting. Valor provides full mineral management solutions and software access and support to individuals, family offices, banks, trust and wealth advisors, foundations, and universities. The company is also a leading provider of oil and gas back-office 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, based in Fort Worth, is an oil and gas asset management services provider 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), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022, 2023 & 2024), the Inc. Best Workplaces list 2024 & 2026, and Most Inspiring Workplaces™. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and outsource accounting and back-office services by visiting www.onevalor.com.