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Valor earns 2024 Best Places For Working Parents® designation

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Update – January 16, 2025: Valor received their third Best Places For Working Parents® designation in 2025.

FORT WORTH, TX (Jan. 23, 2024) – Valor is proud to share they have earned an honorable business designation as one of the 2024 Best Places For Working Parents® for the third consecutive year. This recognition is a reflection of Valor’s unwavering dedication to creating a family-friendly workplace. The Best Place For Working Parents® designation is awarded to businesses that demonstrate a significant commitment to supporting working parents through policies and practices that aid in balancing work and family life. These policies include flexible work arrangements, parental leave, and childcare support, among others.

Valor’s achievement is not just an accolade; it represents a deep-rooted organizational philosophy that values the well-being of its employees and their families. This ethos has been instrumental in fostering a nurturing and supportive work environment, making Valor a standout example in the corporate world. The Best Place For Working Parents® designation, as detailed on the award’s website, underscores the importance of family-friendly practices in the workplace and their positive impact on employee satisfaction and productivity. Valor’s consistent recognition in this area highlights its role as a leader in promoting a healthy work-life balance, setting a standard for other organizations to aspire to.

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.

About Best Place for Working Parents®:

For more information on the award and its criteria, you can visit the Best Place For Working Parents® website here.

Valor – 2024 Great Place to Work Certification™

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Designation recognizes global benchmark achievements in workplace culture

FORT WORTH, TX (Jan. 23, 2024) – NEWS UPDATE: For the second year in a row, Valor has earned the prestigious honor of being named a Great Place to Work®! Valor’s ongoing dedication to the employee experience and corporate environment returned award-worthy results on the research-backed employee experience survey administered by the global authority on workplace culture. Great Place To Work Certification recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience and help job-seekers determine which companies genuinely offer what they claim to provide employees. Valor once again joins the ranks of other notable corporate winners, such as Target, Hulu, Hilton and more. 

FORT WORTH, TX (Dec. 14, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based asset management company specializing in mineral rights and accounting-based software solutions, is honored to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for creating an outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. The prestigious certification is awarded through a two-stage process that includes a questionnaire on company culture and workforce, and the completion of a research-backed employee experience survey. Since founding the company in 2018, CEO Joseph DeWoody has prioritized creating an environment where employees feel supported, empowered to learn and contribute to Valor’s overall growth. 

“The workplace culture, values, and mission we’ve established are at the core of our company’s success,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “We’re committed to maintaining a balanced lifestyle and employee satisfaction and it makes us proud to join the ranks of other top workplaces. We have our employees to thank for helping us continue building an incredible community here at Valor.” 

Great Place to Work® Trust Index employee survey provides an in-depth analysis of a company’s strengths and weaknesses. It’s backed by a data-driven model based on feedback from over 100 million employees around the globe. Compared to 57% of employees in a typical U.S.-based company, 96% of Valor’s employees shared their belief that the company is a great place to work. All employees also reported that when they joined the Valor team, they were made to feel both welcome and valued. 

“Great Place to Work Certification™ isn’t something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work®. “It’s the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Valor is one of the best companies to work for in the country.”

As one of the Southwest’s leading private asset managers, Valor provides business process outsourcing, proprietary software solutions, accounting and management services for mineral rights owners and other private wealth clients. Thanks to the company’s revolutionary mineral.tech® software platform and mineral management services, Valor now oversees a combined 8.4 million gross acres and 450,000 net royalty acres of mineral and property rights across 32 U.S. states. 

For more information on Valor’s role as an asset professional services provider, please visit www.onevalor.com. 

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.

About Great Place to Work®: 

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Valor Adds Three Oil and Gas Accountants

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Carmen Viramontes, Anastasiya Prokhorska, and Cathy Gossett to join the company’s oil and gas accounting department

FORT WORTH, TX (Dec. 19, 2024) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, has announced the addition of three new staff members to their oil and gas accounting department. Carmen Viramontes, Anastasiya Prokhorska, and Cathy Gossett are experienced accounting professionals who will have an immediate impact on both the company’s team and clients. All three began their tenure at Valor during the month of December.

“On behalf of the company, we’re very pleased to welcome Carmen, Anastasiya, and Cathy to our growing oil and gas accounting department,” stated Hanna Howard, COO of Valor. “Each of these talented professionals has previously worked with high-profile oil and gas companies and are highly experienced in their craft. They’ll be an excellent asset to our growing accounting team, as they support both our growing client roster.”

Carmen (Maria) Viramontes earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Tarleton State University back in 2018, then embarked on a career with several high-profile oil and gas companies. Beginning as a revenue accountant with Approach Resources, she later transitioned to the role of property accountant with Irving-based Fleur de Lis Energy, a well-known exploration and production company. Prior to joining Valor, Viramontes spent the last three years as a revenue accountant for Texland Petroleum.

Anastasiya (Ana) Prokhorska received an associate degree in business administration and management in 2013, then spent the first seven years of her career with BOK Financial, where she was promoted numerous times – eventually becoming an oil and gas revenue specialist. Following this engagement, Anastasiya continued accounting work for oil and gas companies such as Ozark Exploration, MorningStar Partners, and TXO Energy, where she had the title of revenue accountant. 

A native of Midland, Texas, Cathy Gossett studied accounting at Tarrant County College. Earlier in her career, she worked for multiple oil and gas-related operators, including WLP Well Service and Gravity Oilfield Services. Just prior to joining the Valor team, Gossett worked as an accounting associate for Bennett, Vincent, and Company CPAs. 

Headquartered in Fort Worth, with a satellite office in Midland, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading mineral management companies in the southwest since its founding in 2017. Key service lines of the specialty asset management company include oil and gas accounting, land management, fund accounting, and lease negotiation and counsel. The centerpiece of Valor’s success is the company’s innovative mineral.tech® software platform, a proprietary solution which 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.

Inspiring Workplaces™ Group Honors Joseph DeWoody

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Valor’s CEO ranked among the top impactful, influential individuals in 2023

FORT WORTH, TX (December 16, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, celebrates its CEO, Joseph DeWoody, being named to Inspiring Workplaces™ Group’s 2023 Influencer Leaders. This program compliments the worldwide Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces™ Award, which Valor also earned earlier this year. DeWoody’s accolades placed him among 15 other CEOs whose leadership continues to go above and beyond, positively impacting their organization and those within it. Recipients were judged based on their level of courage, communication, humanitarianism, and ability to unleash potential.

“I’m truly honored to be recognized by the Inspiring Workplaces Group as one of the Inspiring Leaders for 2023,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. At Valor, we believe in cultivating a workplace where innovation thrives, passion is contagious, and the full potential of every individual is unlocked. This acknowledgment wouldn’t be possible without the collective dedication and spirit of the entire team. We’re excited to continue on our journey of success and create a positive impact on the industry.”

DeWoody formed Valor in 2018 as an energy-focused oil and gas accounting firm with a one-of-a-kind proprietary software, mineral.tech®, to fill a niche that was not being served in the fullest capacity by any other market participant. His sound leadership has led the accounting and land teams in navigating the complexities of such an elaborate industry, while Valor continues to double year-over-year in both employee and revenue count, and grow its client base by 85%. Under his guidance, the company itself has also been tapped for numerous awards, including ranking no. 33 on Inc. Magazine’s “Southwest Regional” awards, ranking no. 572 on Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 5000” and acknowledgment from Dallas Business Journal and Fort Worth Inc. for their respective Best Places to Work programs.

Founded in 2018, Valor has steadily grown to become one of the Southwest’s leading mineral management companies, providing targeted services such as land management, oil and gas accounting, and lease negotiation and counsel. The foundation and cornerstone of Valor’s mineral management services is mineral.tech®, a proprietary mineral management platform designed to optimize and track oil and gas assets. The company also provides 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. As one of the premier oil and gas outsourcing companies in Texas, Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. 

About Valor:
Valor is a specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral, and oil and gas owners. 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, 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 Hires Hillari Rawls as Accounting Manager

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Talented CPA’s background includes investment banking and middle-market fund accounting 

FORT WORTH, TX (Nov. 2, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is pleased to welcome Hillari Rawls, who will join the company’s increasingly expanding oil and gas accounting department. In this role, Rawls will leverage Valor’s proprietary mineral.tech® software to provide accurate accounting and bookkeeping services that provide clarity, track assets, and optimize revenue on behalf of the organization’s individual and institutional clients. 

“We’re delighted to welcome Hillari Rawls to our team of accounting experts,” stated Hanna Howard, COO of Valor. “Over the past decade, she’s worked for several high-profile investment firms, establishing a commendable track record of performance and promotions. We’re greatly looking forward to having her leverage her skills and experience for the benefit of Valor’s growing client base.”  

Hillari Rawls attended Abilene Christian University and subsequently earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a master’s in professional accountancy from Angelo State University – where she carried a 4.0 grade point average throughout. Rawls earned her certification as a public accountant (CPA) in 2017 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Prior to joining the oil and gas accounting team at Valor, she worked as a senior fund accountant and accounting manager for Varagon Capital Partners, an asset management lender for middle-market companies. Rawls also handled various accounting and analyst duties for BNY Mellon, Oak Hill Advisors, and Whitley Penn. She’s also active in giving back to the local community, having worked on several charitable campaigns for the Red Shoe Society of Fort Worth. 

“I’m looking forward to the new challenge of applying my accounting knowledge and experience in serving Valor’s growing roster of mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing clientele,” stated Rawls. “I’ve been very impressed with the trajectory of Valor’s growth and position in the energy industry and hope to contribute to their continued success.” 

Headquartered in Fort Worth, with a satellite office in Midland, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading mineral management companies in the southwest. Their key service lines include specialty asset management, oil and gas accounting, land management, fund accounting, and lease negotiation and counsel. The key differentiator in Valor’s success is the company’s mineral.tech® mineral management software, a proprietary solution which 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, 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 Hires Jennifer Dodgen for Land Department

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Energy industry veteran brings nearly two decades of land and title management experience

FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 26, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, today announced the addition of Jennifer Dodgen as a new senior manager of division orders in the company’s land department. In this role, she’ll primarily focus on growing and strengthening Valor’s division order and owner relations department.

“Thanks to her nearly two decades of land management experience in the oil and gas industry, Jennifer is highly qualified to take on this role with the company,” stated Hanna Howard, COO of Valor. “She’s extremely proficient in analyzing leases, contracts, and issuing title opinions required to calculate interests for our client’s operated and non-operated wells. Thanks to Valor’s innovative approach to outsourcing for oil and gas operators and other mineral title solutions, we’ve been able to put together an extremely talented team, well-skilled in serving the needs of our institutional clientele” 

Jennifer Dodgen is a Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst (CPLTA), with 18 years of experience handling land management duties in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining Valor, she has served in various land management roles as a division order and title analyst specialist for several prominent oil and gas operators in Texas – including a stint at XTO Energy Inc., a subsidiary of ExxonMobil. Dodgen has been both a member and board-level director of both the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Lease and Title Analysts (DFW-ALTA), and DALWORTH Association of Division Order Analysts. She earned an associate degree in business administration and management from Tarrant County College and holds a certificate of petroleum land management from the TCU Energy Institute. 

“I’m really excited to be part of the Valor team, which is fast earning a reputation in the energy sector for its innovative and forward-thinking approach to mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing,” stated Dodgen. “I’m honored to be working with such a talented group of energy professionals and look forward to making many contributions to the team.”

With offices in Fort Worth (HQ) and Midland, Valor has steadily grown to become one of the Southwest’s leading mineral management companies, providing targeted services such as land management, oil and gas accounting, and lease negotiation and counsel. The foundation of Valor’s mineral management proficiency can be found in its mineral.tech® software, a proprietary platform which optimizes and tracks oil and gas assets. 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, 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.

Matt Autry Recognized for Energy Awards

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Valor’s president of oil and gas recognized by S&P Global and Hart Energy for career achievements

(FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to share that Matt Autry, president of the company’s oil and gas division, has been singled out for two prestigious energy related awards. Autry was recently selected to join the 2023 class of Hart Energy’s 40 Under 40 executives – chosen for their commitment to advancing the future of the energy industry, as well as the interests of the companies they represent. In addition, Autry has been named a finalist in the “Rising Star” category of the 25th Anniversary edition of the Platts Global Energy Awards. The finalists in this award category were selected for their potential to advance the industry’s interests as the next generation of oil and gas professionals.

Matt Autry

“To be recognized for these prestigious two awards among such a diverse group of industry disruptors is truly an honor for me to behold,” stated Matt Autry, Valor’s president of oil and gas. “This personal recognition is a credit to Valor’s commitment to innovation and forward-thinking progress, which has created endless opportunities to develop practices that have a net positive impact in the asset management community. Thanks to Valor’s effective mineral management and business solutions, I believe we’re just getting started on what we can accomplish when it comes to specialty asset management.”

About the Awards
Hart Energy’s 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by Oil & Gas Investor Magazine, celebrate the achievements of 40 trailblazing honorees whose contributions to the energy industry are representative of tenacity, curiosity, and creativity. Each winner selected in the Class of 2023 is expected to lead the next generation of exemplary leaders.

The Platts Global Energy Awards, hosted by S&P Global Commodity Insights highlight the innovative contributions that tomorrow’s leaders are contributing to the global energy sector. Finalists include companies and individuals from 33 different countries, singled out for their achievements in innovation and exemplary performance.

About Matt Autry
With nearly two decades of oil and gas industry experience, ranging from work as a certified landman to mineral rights management, Matt Autry has established an admirable track record of success for Valor and its clients. He’s been directly involved in the onboarding of over 100 new individual and institutional-level clients. In addition, Autry guided his oil and gas accounting team in the recovery of millions of dollars in unclaimed funds in 2022 alone. In his leadership role, Autry is dedicated to promoting Valor’s services for both new and existing clients and has been a driving force for business development, land management, and technological initiatives. For the past four years, Autry’s ability to think through complex land title issues and present win-win solutions has been a huge net positive for Valor’s clients.

About Valor
Founded in 2018, Valor has grown to become one of the Southwest’s leading mineral management companies, providing services such as land management, oil and gas accounting, and lease negotiation and counsel. The cornerstone of Valor’s mineral management services is mineral.tech®, a proprietary mineral management platform designed to optimize and track oil and gas assets. The company also provides oil and gas outsourcing services for operators and investors, partnering with companies to offer owner relations support, oil and gas accounting, regulatory compliance, and back-office operations. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas.

Valor Named to Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces™

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New worldwide accolade recognizes forward-thinking organizations of the future 

FORT WORTH, TX (October 16, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is honored to be named a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces™ 2023 winner. The inaugural Top 100 is inclusive of organizations across North America, EMEA, and Australasia who are pushing the boundaries of achievement when it comes to possessing the fundamental elements that create an inspiring workplace. Valor was also named to the North America Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces™ 2023 earlier this year. 

“At Valor, we operate under the belief that a motivated and engaged team is at the core of any organization’s success,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “This prestigious global recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of the entire team, as well as the remarkable guidance issued by our executive leadership. We are committed to continuing to foster an inspiring and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to innovate and excel.” 

Inspiring Workplaces™ aims to shed light on the innovative and inspiring global organizations that foster positive change in the workplace, as well as provide access to education for employees who seek it. Companies around the world were judged according to their practices relative to culture and purpose, leadership, well-being, inclusion and diversity, communication, and employee experience – all on a global, not local scale. The Top 100 winners were chosen after being evaluated and scored by local experts and independent judges in each of the participating continental regions – North America, EMEA and Australasia. To place not only on the regional list, but the global list as well, is an impressive feat that speaks to each company’s ability to pave the way for others and set a worldwide example of workplace excellence. 

Since its inception, Valor has been wholly committed to the health and wellness of their employees – proudly prioritizing a generous set of work of benefits and perks that have expanded each year. As the organization continues its rapid and sustained growth – as noted by inclusion on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list in 2023, the team’s leadership continues to invest in practices that strictly adhere to Valor’s mission and core values. Valor’s corporate culture is always top of mind, guiding all business decisions and strategies. This allows for a synergistic environment where the workforce is powered by people and engaged in the company’s core values – always putting the client first, amplifying excellence, relentlessly innovating, and achieving exponential growth. 

Founded in 2018, Valor has steadily grown to become one of the Southwest’s leading mineral management companies, providing targeted services such as land management, oil and gas accounting, and lease negotiation and counsel. The foundation and cornerstone of Valor’s mineral management services is mineral.tech®, a proprietary mineral management platform designed to optimize and track oil and gas assets. The company also provides 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. As one of the premier oil and gas outsourcing companies in Texas, Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. 

About Valor:
Valor is a specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral, and oil and gas owners. 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, 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 Adds Stephanie Scott as Senior Accountant

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Talented accounting professional is an energy industry veteran and licensed paralegal

FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 3, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to announce the hiring of Stephanie Scott as a senior accountant. In this role, Scott will be responsible for providing oil and gas accounting and bookkeeping services for Valor’s individual and institutional-based clientele, including mineral rights holders, E&P operators, family offices, private equity firms, and midstream energy companies.

“We’re pleased to add Stephanie Scott to our rapidly growing accounting department,” stated Hanna Howard, COO of Valor. “Our new business efforts are driving steady and measured growth, as we continue to onboard a diverse roster of clients. In order to meet their needs and provide best-in-class service, it’s important to make sure our oil and gas accounting department is adequately staffed to handle the workload. Stephanie’s background and accounting credentials give us great confidence in her ability to serve our clients well into the future.” 

Stephanie Scott comes to Valor with impeccable accounting credentials and an extensive amount of previous experience specific to the oil and gas industry. Most recently, Scott served as a senior-level oil and gas accounting officer in the asset management division of J.P. Morgan Chase, where she performed a wide variety of duties, including detailed analyses of oil and gas accounting services integrated with land system data sets. She’s also served in a variety of accounts payable and receivables roles for well-known energy giants such as McKesson, Headington Energy Partners, and Pioneer Natural Resources. In addition to her accounting prowess, Scott is also a licensed paralegal, skilled in legal research. Scott received an associate degree of applied science in paralegal studies from Midland College and subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Strayer University.

Founded in 2018, Valor has steadily become one of the Southwest’s leading mineral management companies, providing targeted services in the energy sector, including land management, oil and gas accounting, and lease negotiation and counsel. The foundation and cornerstone of the firm’s mineral management and accounting services is mineral.tech®, Valor’s proprietary mineral management platform designed to optimize and track oil and gas assets. The company also provides 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 various back-office operations. As one of the premier oil and gas outsourcing companies in Texas, Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. 

“I’m very excited to work with Valor, a company whose reputation in the oil and gas industry precedes it,” stated Scott. “I hope to apply everything I’ve learned in my accounting career up to this point and contribute to the high level of client services that Valor has established here in Texas and beyond.”

About Valor:
Valor is a specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral, and oil and gas owners. 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, 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.

October 2023 – Valor On The Move

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In the upcoming month of October, our team is gearing up for some very busy schedules as we attend multiple conferences and sponsor various events within our community. These engagements not only underscore our commitment to industry excellence and community enrichment but also provide an exciting opportunity for us to connect with those involved in the oil and gas industry. We hope to see some familiar faces as we hit the road this October!

Texas Alliance Annual Conference – October 4 – October 5, 2023

As proud members of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, we look forward to attending this event in our hometown, Fort Worth. The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Annual Conference brings together hundreds of oil & gas producers, professionals and thought leaders working to promote the domestic oil & gas industry. Stop by our booth and say hello!

Women in Minerals (WIM) Ladies Poker Night- October 4, 2023

WIM is a community of female deal makers and leaders unified by our common interest in energy mineral and non-operated acquisitions. Several women from our team are active members and will be attending their Ladies Poker Night at the Petroleum Club of Midland.

TLMA Statewide Members Meeting – October 5, 2023

We are excited to be returning as an event sponsor to the Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association Statewide Members Meeting for the second year in a row. TLMA has embarked on a mission to level the playing field in the oil and gas industry by directly advocating for land and mineral owners’ interests, focusing predominantly on the Texas Legislature. Our team will have a table set up in the exhibitor space. If you are attending the meeting, please stop by our booth and say hello! 

FWSSR: 2023 Shoot for Scholarships – October 5, 2023

We are proud to be a station sponsor at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) fundraising event supporting the Junior Shooting Sports competition and Aim for Education scholarship initiative. The event engages Texas 4-H and FFA students in educational and competitive activities with an opportunity to earn premiums and scholarships.

Mayor Mattie Parker’s State of the City & Small Business Showcase – October 6, 2023

We are honored to be invited to participate in the Small Business of the Year Showcase at Mayor Mattie Parker’s State of the City. This exclusive showcase will feature the 2022 Small Business of the Year award winners and the Top 3 – 2023 award finalists. These annual awards recognize and honor small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary best practices of entrepreneurship, such as sound business planning, fiscal responsibility and work process innovation in operating their business. The Valor team looks forward to participating and attending this event for the second year in a row!

2023 National NARO Convention – October 17 – 20, 2023

The Valor team is headed to New Orleans, LA where we will be sponsoring the National NARO Convention. We look forward to meeting with other mineral and royalty owners from across the country and enhancing our knowledge of the latest updates in the industry. Planning to attend? Connect with us!

INC. 5000 Conference & Gala – October 31 – November 2, 2023

We are honored to be ranked No. 572 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 and to be attending this year’s conference and gala in San Antonio. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is an in-person, three-day conference, meticulously curated for small-business leaders and established entrepreneurs.

We hope to see you at one of these events!

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