Valor Named to Fortune Best Workplaces List

Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Valor to 2024 Fortune Best Small Workplaces

FORT WORTH, TX (Sept. 5, 2024) Valor, a Fort Worth-based oil and gas asset management provider, specializing in mineral management and back-office solutions, has been selected for the 2024 Fortune Best Small Workplaces™ List. This is Valor’s first time being named to this national list, coming in at No. 78. Earning a spot honors Valor as one of the best small companies (10-99 U.S. employees) to work for in the country.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Fortune as one of the best companies to work for in the country. To learn that 1.3 million responses were received from companies nationwide and that Valor rose to the top, is truly remarkable,” said Joseph DeWoody CEO and Co-Founder of Valor. “Being chosen from such a large pool of companies is a testament to our team’s unique culture and the pride we all take in our work.”

Great Place To Work selected the Fortune Best Small Workplaces List by surveying companies employing 8.2 million people in the U.S., with 1.3 million confidential responses received. Of those, more than 31,000 responses were received from employees at companies eligible for the Best Small Workplaces list and the ranking is based on that feedback. Company scores are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey.  Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, gender, sexual orientation, work status or other demographic identifier.

“Some of the strongest work cultures we measure every year come from companies with relatively small headcounts,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “Companies that make this highly competitive list offer the care and support found at companies 10 times their size.”

Valor prioritizes providing their employees with many benefits, including 100% of health insurance premiums paid for all employees, paid maternity and paternity leave, employer-sponsored Life/AD&D, 401k retirement plan, paid holidays and generous PTO. Benefits such as these have been largely impactful in Valor being named to several award lists in 2024, including Best Place for Working Parents®, Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For, Inc. 5000, Inc. Regionals Southwest, The Best and Brightest Programs Best and Brightest in the Nation, Inc. Best Workplaces and Great Place To Work and Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Texas. 

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. The software allows clients to have a complete view of their asset portfolio and digitally organize all associated critical documents (leases, deed conveyances, revenue statements, JIBs, tax forms, etc.). Valor provides full mineral management solutions and mineral management 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 is an oil and gas asset management services provider that serves mineral rights owners and oil and gas operators and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. 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 2024 list 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.

About Great Place To Work

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and For All™ Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. 

About Fortune

Fortune upholds a legacy of award-winning writing and trusted reporting for executives who want to make business better. Independently owned, with a global perspective and digital agility, Fortune tells the stories of a new generation of innovators, builders, and risk takers. Online and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable. Fortune creates communities by convening true thought leaders and iconoclasts — those who shape industry, commerce, and society — through powerful and prestigious lists, events, and conferences, such as the iconic Fortune 500, the CEO Initiative and Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.

Frost partners with Valor’s Mineral Asset Management Software, mineral.tech® 

FORT WORTH, TX (September 18, 2024) Frost has engaged Valor and its mineral management software, mineral.tech®, to support its mineral asset management clients. This proprietary software provides clients with more visibility and transparency in managing their mineral assets. The software digitally maps all interests, digitizes and organizes historical paperwork, tracks revenue and produces reports containing analytics for accounting and auditing needs. 

Frost has integrated Valor’s state-of-the-art mineral management platform, mineral.tech®, to enhance services offered to its mineral asset management clients. By using mineral.tech®, Frost will be able to provide its clients with even more support, leveraging the unique resources and on-demand accessibility provided by the software, ensuring that Frost’s mineral asset clients continue to receive quality service and portfolio insight. 

“mineral.tech® and its advanced reporting and analytics capabilities are redefining how we manage mineral assets for our mineral management clients,” said Brad Ince, a senior vice president and statewide mineral asset manager at Frost. “The software continues to impress our clients by providing full visibility and real-time access to their mineral asset portfolio.”

“We’re honored to be working with Frost, a name synonymous with banking in Texas,” stated Matt Autry, President of Valor. “We are confident that mineral.tech® will be instrumental in helping provide Frost’s clients with increased clarity and accessibility into their mineral rights assets. Valor is excited to serve Frost and help provide their clients with top-tier mineral management services through mineral.tech®.”

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of America’s leading oil and gas outsourcing companies. 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 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. mineral.tech® allows clients to have a complete view of their asset portfolio and digitally organize all associated critical documents (leases, deeds, conveyances, revenue statements, JIBs, tax forms, etc.). Valor provides a full suite of mineral management services and mineral management software access to support and empower banks, trust and wealth advisors, and institutions. The company is also a leading provider of oil and gas outsourcing services for banks and institutions, offering owner relations support, oil and gas accounting, regulatory compliance, and other back-office operations.  

About Valor:
Valor is a specialty asset management and professional services provider serving mineral rights, oil and gas owners, and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity, and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. 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 2024 list, 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.

About Frost:
Frost is the banking, investments and insurance subsidiary of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE: CFR), a financial holding company with $48.8 billion in assets at June 30, 2024. One of the 50 largest U.S. banks by asset size, Frost provides a full range of banking, investments and insurance services to businesses and individuals in the Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Permian Basin, Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio regions. Founded in 1868, Frost has helped Texans with their financial needs during three centuries. For more information, visit www.frostbank.com.

Valor Ranks on Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Workplaces List

Valor Earns Spot on Local Best Companies to Work For List for Third Consecutive Year

FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 22, 2024) Valor, a Fort Worth-based oil and gas asset management provider, specializing in mineral management and back-office solutions, ranked on Fort Worth Inc.’s 2024 Best Companies to Work For list for the third year in a row. The 2024 list ranked 45 companies in the small (15-49 employees), medium (50-249 employees) and large (250+ employees) categories. Valor ranked sixteenth in the small company category. The honorary awards luncheon was held at River Ranch Stockyards on Thursday, Aug. 15. Over 350 attendees from companies across the Greater Fort Worth area gathered for this highly-anticipated event to celebrate.

“We are incredibly honored to have made this prestigious list for the third year in a row. Being recognized in the city we proudly call home is truly gratifying, but it’s also incredibly rewarding to know that our employees continue to feel satisfied and happy year after year,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO and Co-Founder of Valor. “We remain committed to fostering a healthy culture and creating a great work environment, which not only empowers our team to deliver exceptional work to our clients but also supports our ongoing growth.”

The award program is organized and evaluated by Workforce Research Group, an independent organization that assesses companies across Fort Worth to determine which ones offer the best work environments based on employee feedback and other assessment criteria. Participating companies consent to have their employees surveyed anonymously to get a true pulse on employees’ input and feelings towards their employer. The results are then ranked, taking into account additional factors such as employee benefits, company culture, vacation policies, wellness programs, diversity initiatives, enjoyable activities and company perks. 

Valor prioritizes providing their employees with many benefits, including 100% of health insurance premiums paid for all employees, paid maternity and paternity leave, employer-sponsored Life/AD&D, 401k retirement plan, paid holidays and generous PTO. The company also offers employer-sponsored career development opportunities for employees seeking relevant certifications and licensing to enhance their knowledge and expertise. Valor also encourages employees to take time to recharge and connect with fellow employees through perks such as paid company outings and complimentary entertainment tickets along with parking passes for family and friends. Valor continues to strive to be the best company in Fort Worth to its employees and create an environment that is constantly evolving and improving its culture. 

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest. Key service lines of the oil and gas asset management 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. The software allows clients to have a complete view of their asset portfolio and digitally organize all associated critical documents (leases, deed conveyances, revenue statements, JIBs, tax forms, etc.). Valor provides full mineral management services and mineral management 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 is an oil and gas asset management services provider that serves mineral rights owners and oil and gas operators and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. 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 2024 list 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.

Jason Nadaskay, Valor’s Chief People Officer
Valor team accepting their award on Thursday, Aug. 15
Valor Team Accepting Best Company To Work For Award

Valor Ranks on the 2024 Inc. 5000 

For the Second Time, Valor Makes the Inc. 5000, at No. 1618 in 2024

FORT WORTH, TX (August 13, 2024) — Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. The annual list features the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. 

“We are honored to be named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row. I’m immensely proud of our team’s hard work and their unwavering commitment to providing innovative solutions for our clients and community. We look forward to many more years of growth and success for Valor,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO and Co-founder of Valor

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. This year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.” 

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest. 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 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. 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 specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral rights, and oil and gas owners and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (ranked No. 572 in 2023), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022 and 2023), the Inc. Best Workplaces 2024 list 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.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com. 

Valor CEO Finalist in D CEO Energy Awards

FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 8, 2024) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based oil and gas asset management provider, specializing in mineral management and back-office services, is excited to announce their CEO and Co-Founder, Joseph DeWoody, has been named a finalist in the D CEO’s 2024 Energy Awards. Joseph has been named a finalist in the Excellence in Technology & Innovation category. Joseph was also named the Energy Services and Technology Executive of the Year winner of the year in 2021 by D CEO.

Now in its seventh year, the D CEO’s Energy Awards were created to recognize and honor outstanding individual leaders in the oil and gas, energy finance, and renewable sectors who continue to innovate and propel the industry forward. Nominations are open to industry players from East Texas to the Permian Basin, provided there is a strong North Texas tie. DeWoody will join the other finalists at a special awards presentation in November where the winners will be announced, and all will be featured in the November issue of D CEO.

Joseph DeWoody is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fort Worth-based Valor, an oil and gas asset management provider specializing in mineral rights and oil and gas outsourcing. DeWoody has two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked in the exploration, development, production, and investment side of the business. DeWoody’s achievements extend to numerous certifications including National Association of Lease and Title Analysts “Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst”,  American Association of Professional Landmen “Certified Professional Landman” and National Association of Royalty Owners “Certified Mineral Manager”. Outside of oil and gas specific training, DeWoody is a certified brand strategist, digital marketing professional, and has training in coding and technology. DeWoody is an active member of YPO, where he has served as Chapter Chair of YPO Fort Worth, as well as on the boards of the Western US Region, and YPO Wild West and YPO West Texas, where he was a founding member of both chapters. 

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest. Key service lines of the oil and gas asset management company include oil and gas accountingmineral 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. The software allows clients to have a complete view of their asset portfolio and digitally organize all associated critical documents (leases, deed conveyances, revenue statements, JIBs, tax forms, etc.). Valor provides full mineral management services and mineral management 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 accountingregulatory compliance and other back-office operations. 

About Valor:

Valor is an oil and gas asset management services provider that serves mineral rights owners and oil and gas operators and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. 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 2024 list 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.

Valor Ranks on 2024 Best and Brightest in the Nation

Company Earns Dual Recognition: Honored Locally in DFW Before Gaining National Acclaim

FORT WORTH, TX (August 1, 2024) — Valor, a Fort Worth-base specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, has been named to the 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation list. The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) shares that this award is reserved for companies that demonstrate exceptional business acumen and human resource practices. Given their selective ten-to-one ratio of the award program, they recognize companies that stand out for their effective employee engagement strategies.

The winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed several key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. The categories applicants were scored on include compensation, benefits and employee solutions, creative wellness and wellbeing solutions, employee enrichment, engagement and retention, employee education and development, recruitment and selection, employee achievement and recognition, communication and shared vision, diversity, equity and inclusion, work-life blend, community initiatives and corporate responsibility, and leadership, strategy and company performance.

“We are thrilled to be named to the 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation list,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “At Valor, we continually prioritize maintaining a strong and healthy culture, always focusing on our employees. We know that by supporting our team, we ensure the best possible work output and outcomes for our clients.”

Valor recognizes that retaining a strong workforce requires continually optimizing the employee experience both in and out of the office. To achieve this, Valor has prioritized offering an extensive list of benefits to its employees. These benefits include 100% of health insurance premiums paid for all employees, paid maternity and paternity leave, employer-sponsored Life/AD&D, 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, generous PTO, and employer-sponsored career development.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest. 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 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. The software allows clients to have a complete view of their asset portfolio and digitally organize all associated critical documents (leases, deed conveyances, revenue statements, JIBs, tax forms, etc.). Valor provides full mineral management services and mineral management 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 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 specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral rights, and oil and gas owners and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (ranked No. 572 in 2023), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022 and 2023), the Inc. Best Workplaces 2024 list 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.

About the National Association for Business Resources’ Best and Brightest Programs

The National Association for Business Resources offers an array of recognition programs that celebrate excellence in various aspects of business, including workplace culture, wellness initiatives, and leadership. These programs include the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Best and Brightest in Wellness, Best and Brightest CEOs and Leadership Teams which are presented in several markets that include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Nashville, New England, New York, Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Southern California, South Florida, West Michigan and Nationally.

Valor Ranks on Inc. Best Workplaces 2024

Inc. Named 543 Companies Across the Nation to Best Workplaces 2024 List

FORT WORTH, TX (July 11, 2024) — Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, is excited to announce Valor has been named to Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list. The list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company cultures, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility. 

After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 543 honorees this year. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.

“It’s truly a milestone for Valor to be included on the Inc. 2024 Best Workplaces list,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “While local accolades have always been a source of great pride and encouragement, being acknowledged on a national stage is an extraordinary achievement that underscores the exceptional commitment and culture within our team.”

Valor prioritizes providing their employees with many benefits, including 100% of health insurance premiums paid for all employees, paid maternity and paternity leave, employer-sponsored Life/AD&D, 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, generous PTO, and employer-sponsored career development. Valor also encourages employees to take time to recharge and connect with fellow employees through perks such as paid company outings and complimentary entertainment tickets along with parking passes for family and friends.

“Each year, Inc.’s Best Workplaces program recognizes the very best in terms of companies that have fostered a truly amazing culture,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman. “We use hard metrics and data as well as qualitative measures for judging in order to find the very best—and we’re proud that the program is highly selective.”

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest. Key service lines of the specialty asset management company include oil and gas accountingmineral rights management, and oil and gas consulting and outsourcing. The company’s innovative mineral management software, mineral.tech®, clarifies, tracks, and optimizes 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 accountingregulatory compliance, and other back-office operations.  

About Valor:
Valor is a specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral rights, and oil and gas owners and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (ranked No. 572 in 2023), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022 and 2023), the Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work,” 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.

Valor Welcomes Ryan Linton to Accounting Team

Experienced Accounting Leader Joins Valor to Enhance Oil and Gas Accounting Department

FORT WORTH, TX (June 27, 2024) Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, is pleased to welcome Ryan Linton, as a new senior accounting manager to the company’s oil and gas accounting department. Ryan joins Valor with nearly two decades of accounting experience that spans multiple functions including cash, intercompany, fixed assets, Joint interest billing (JIB), reconciliation processes and collaboration with internal land teams. In this new role, Ryan is responsible for conducting in-depth analyses of revenue and expenses, identifying fluctuations and discrepancies, and ensuring the precision of Valor’s client’s oil and gas-associated revenue. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Ryan to our Accounting team,” said Matt Autry, Valor’s President. “Ryan brings nearly two decades of dedicated accounting experience, with robust time spent in the oil and gas sector, which will be instrumental in elevating our operations and client services.”

Linton attended Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance.  During the spring semester of his senior year at PVAMU, Ryan was offered and accepted an internship with BHP Billiton Petroleum. After graduating, he began his career at BHP Billiton, quickly advancing to lead local and global accounting teams in cash management, intercompany transactions, and joint interest billing, significantly contributing to the organization. Before joining the oil and gas accounting team at Valor, Ryan spent five years at Tug Hill Operating as their Senior JIB/AP Manager. He attributes his success to meticulous financial oversight through monthly reviews, reconciliations, and an ongoing commitment to creating and supporting an open team environment across all departments within the organization.

“I am excited to join the Valor team and look forward to supporting our clients in every way possible,” stated Ryan. “Drawing on my experience in the oil and gas industry, I am eager to complement the impressive achievements Valor has accomplished over the past few years.”

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 success is the company’s innovative mineral.tech® software platform, a proprietary solution that clarifies, tracks, and optimizes 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 specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral rights, and oil and gas owners and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (ranked No. 572 in 2023), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022 and 2023), the Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work,” 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.

Valor Named to Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™

Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Valor to 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas

FORT WORTH, TX (June 20, 2024) —  Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, is excited to announce they have been named one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas by Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine. This is Valor’s first time being named to this prestigious list, coming in at No. 46 for small and medium-sized businesses. To be named a finalist, Valor surpassed rigorous benchmarks and established itself as one of the best workplaces among companies headquartered in Texas.

To determine the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ List, Great Place To Work surveyed nearly 95,000 employees at eligible companies. Employees shared honest feedback about their experiences by responding to 60 statements about the employee experience and answering two open-ended questions.

“We are honored to have received this award and to be listed among such amazing companies in Texas,” said Matt Autry, President of Valor. “We are proud to call Texas home and are so grateful for our employees who consistently provide honest and open feedback, continuing to make Valor a great place to work. This recognition is a testament to their hard work and dedication.”

The Best Workplaces in Texas list is highly competitive. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, gender, sexual orientation, work status, or other demographic identifier.

To be eligible for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in Texas.

“Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Texas,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work®. “These companies are determined to create the best work environment for their people, and in return, they are seeing stronger performance, faster innovation, and healthier growth.”

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 specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral rights, and oil and gas owners and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (ranked No. 572 in 2023), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022 and 2023), the Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work,” 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.

Valor Welcomes Steven Chapman, CPL, to Land Team 

Land expert joins company’s specialized land & mineral management department 

FORT WORTH, TX (June 13, 2024) Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, is pleased to welcome Steven Chapman, CPL, as a new land manager to the company’s land and mineral management department. Chapman joins Valor with over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically focused on title research, review and examination, and oil lease negotiation. In his new role at Valor, Chapman is responsible for managing and directing title-related responsibilities, supervising the comprehensive onboarding process for new mineral management clients, conducting thorough assessments of client’s mineral.tech® portals and creating comprehensive and insightful reports for clients. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Steven to our expanding land and mineral management team,” said Jason Beck, Valor’s Director of Mineral Management. “Our growing team shows our commitment to fulfilling the demands for our mineral management services and client needs as they continue to grow. Steven’s extensive experience in the oil and gas industry is a significant asset to our team and will immensely benefit our clients.”

Steven Chapman attended The University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Sport Management and Business Administration. Following his graduation, he went to work as a Petroleum Landman at Byrson Kuba, LP and continued to gain industry experience at other notable companies such as Dale Property Services, LLC, Energy and Exploration Partners, LLC and Holland Services. Most recently, Chapman spent the past four years as a Petroleum Landman for Triangle Oil & Gas Properties, a full-service brokerage firm serving the oil and gas industry in Dallas, TX. In his previous role, he conducted extensive title research, utilizing state databases to run mineral ownership reports. He also performed due diligence on title review packets while managing a large team of title examiners and title abstractors. 

“I am excited to join Valor, a company that has truly set itself apart in the industry over the past few years,” stated Chapman. “I look forward to contributing to the team and helping our mineral management clients gain clarity and optimize their assets.”

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest. 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 company’s innovative mineral management software, mineral.tech®, clarifies, tracks, and optimizes 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 specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral rights, and oil and gas owners and investors. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (ranked No. 572 in 2023), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022 and 2023), the Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work,” 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.