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Valor Earns ‘Best Companies to Work for’ Award

Posted on July 29, 2022September 4, 2024 by Valor

Professional services firm specializes in oil & gas mineral rights and on-demand outsourcing

UPDATE: Valor has since been named to Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s annual “Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth” list for 2023 and 2024, in addition to 2022.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valor, an asset management and professional services company specializing in oil and gas mineral rights, is among the 2022 winners in Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s annual ‘Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth’ awards. To be eligible, companies must have a physical presence in the Fort Worth region, a minimum of 15 full or part-time employees, and at least one year of business operations. This year’s award winners were feted at a special luncheon on Aug. 4, and the magazine will publish the full list of award recipients in the August issue of Fort Worth Inc.

“Winning a corporate award is always an achievement but being recognized as a great place to work is extra special for the company,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “Since our inception, we’ve poured a lot of energy and effort into developing a unique corporate culture – where our employee’s wellbeing, value, and opportunity for professional development are all a vital part of our success as an organization. We’re both humbled and honored to be named one of Fort Worth Inc.’s ‘Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth’.”

The 2022 winners of Fort Worth Inc.’s ‘Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth’ awards were judged on their policies, practices, and demographics, as well as a series of corporate attributes including recruiting, employment, diversity and inclusion, benefits, wellness initiatives, work-life balance, training, career development, and charitable contributions. Valor is proud to be recognized for their established and generous set of employee benefits, including 100% paid health insurance premiums, fully paid short- and long-term disability, employer-sponsored Life/AD&D benefits, and paid maternity/paternity leave. In addition, Valor offers a 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, generous PTO, quarterly bonuses, and employer-sponsored career development opportunities. Beginning in 2022, Valor awarded additional PTO, so that all employees were assured a healthy work/life balance. The company’s commitment to assuring a positive work/life balance is demonstrated through Valor’s quarterly team outings and complimentary tickets for employees and their families to attend such events as the annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, TCU home football games, and Texas Ranger MLB games at Globe Life Park.

Valor has been headquartered in Fort Worth since the company was founded in 2018, and CEO Joseph DeWoody is a lifelong resident. In the past 12 months, Valor has seen both its staffing and revenue double – a credit to the organization’s client-first mentality and its innovative mineral management solutions. Yet despite this impressive growth, the company maintains its commitment to fostering an inclusive corporate culture where employees always feel empowered and valued. Today, Valor manages 8.4 million gross acres and 450,000 net royalty acres of mineral and property rights in 32 states. The company manages more than 100,000 interests, which generate over $150 million in annual revenue for Valor’s clients.

The company has successfully expanded the scope of their professional service offerings beyond the energy sector to include Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand outsourcing services solution for accounting, business processes, contract C-suite engagements, and back-office support. Valor’s asset management services are utilized by a wide variety of clientele, including individuals, families, partnerships, trusts, non-profits, universities, institutions, investment funds, and family offices.

For more information on the company, please visit www.onevalor.com.

Valor Adds Russ Talley to Land Team

Posted on June 14, 2022March 25, 2024 by Valor

Primary duties will include helping Valor’s clients optimize their mineral rights and oil and gas assets

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valor, an asset management and professional services company specializing in oil and gas mineral rights, has added Russ Talley to the company’s Land Team. In this role, Talley will work with the land team to help optimize client mineral assets through thorough research and analysis of client holdings.

“We’re quite pleased to have recruited someone of Russ Talley’s caliber to join our organization,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “His knowledge and experience will be a tremendous asset for our clients, both current and future. Russ is unique because he also has a geologic background, which will be a unique differentiation for Valor’s service offering.”

Valor manages just over 80,000 interests across 32 states‌, which generate over $100 million in annual revenue for its clients. The company is an industry leader for comprehensive oil and gas management and outsourcing services that can be customized for any client’s particular needs. Valor’s specialty is mineral management asset services for a wide range of clientele, including individuals, families, partnerships, trusts, non-profits, universities, institutions, investment funds, and family offices.

Talley is a geologist with over three decades of experience in oil and gas operator services. His extensive and diverse background includes experience as a title analyst, division order and lease analyst, regulatory manager, engineering technician, geoscience data manager, and geology exploration. Prior to joining Valor, Talley previously worked for Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, a private oil and gas services firm, as well as the Forestar Group, Range Resources, DTE Energy, and Quicksilver Resources. He maintains advanced skill sets in geo-computing, reservoir evaluation, drilling, and seismic survey design and interpretation. Talley earned bachelor’s degrees in Geology and Anthropology from the University of Texas at Arlington and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

“I’m very excited to begin the next chapter of my career with such an esteemed organization,” stated Russ Talley. “Valor is a company that’s driving real progress and change in the oil and gas industry, and I hope to add some valuable contributions of my own to the legacy we’re creating.” For more information on the company, please visit www.onevalor.com.

About Valor:
Valor is a comprehensive professional services provider that uses technology and innovation to ease the burdens of asset management in the oil and gas industry. 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 manages just over eight million gross mineral acres across 32 states‌, which generate over $100 million in annual revenue for its clients. Valor’s professional services scope also extends beyond the energy sector with Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand outsourcing solution for accounting, business process outsourcing, contract C-suite engagements and back-office support. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and streamline business operations by visiting www.onevalor.com.

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Valor Names Cathy Ramirez Director of Accounting

Posted on May 24, 2022March 25, 2024 by Valor

Company’s former Controller will now lead department in expanded accounting division

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valor, an asset management and professional services company specializing in oil and gas mineral rights, has announced that Cathy Ramirez has been promoted to Director of Oil and Gas Accounting for the company. The new role is effective immediately for Ramirez, who previously held the position of Controller.

“We’re more than pleased to have Cathy Ramirez serve the company in this elevated role,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “As we’ve revamped and grown our entire accounting services division, her background and specific experience in the oil and gas industry make her the logical choice to lead this department.”

Valor manages just over eight million gross mineral acres across 32 states‌, which generate over $100 million in annual revenue for its clients. The oversight of these non-operated oil and gas holdings is the primary objective of the company’s oil and gas accounting department. Valor’s clients come from multiple categories, including individuals, banks, families, partnerships, trusts, nonprofits, universities, institutions, investment funds and family offices. As the new director of oil and gas accounting, Ramirez will lead all accounting services for the department, representing the full scope of Valor’s professional services in the energy sector. She will be the primary contact for all accounting-related internal team functions and client-facing communication.

Prior to joining Valor, Ramirez was already an energy industry veteran, having held comptroller positions for several oil and gas operators, including Acacia Exploration, HighMark Energy Operating, Longview Energy, and Pacesetter Energy. Prior to her time in oil and gas, Ramirez spent over a decade in public accounting, specializing in cost accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, human resources, tax return preparation, and fixed assets. Her meticulous approach has been instrumental in growing Valor’s operator services and mineral management business sectors.

“I’m looking forward to consolidating the financial oversight of our oil and gas division,” stated Cathy Ramirez, director of oil and gas accounting for Valor. “I’m honored to take on the added responsibilities and best practices that come with leading a team effort.” For more information on the company, please visit www.onevalor.com.

About Valor:
Valor is a comprehensive professional services provider that uses technology and innovation to ease the burdens of asset management in the oil and gas industry. 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 currently manages eight million gross mineral acres on behalf of their clients, whose holdings generate more than $100 million in annual revenue. Valor’s professional services scope also extends beyond the energy sector with Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand outsourcing solution for accounting, business process outsourcing, contract C-suite engagements and back-office support. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and streamline business operations by visiting www.onevalor.com.

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Valor Elevates Adam Powell

Posted on May 6, 2022March 25, 2024 by Valor

New role includes oversight of the company’s accounting, financial and risk management departments

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valor, an asset management and professional services company specializing in oil and gas mineral rights, has announced that Adam Powell, current director of accounting and risk management, has been promoted to the newly created position of chief accounting officer. Effective immediately, Powell is now responsible for the comprehensive oversight and direction of the company’s accounting, financial and risk management departments. The creation of this new role and Powell’s promotion is directly related to Valor’s rapid growth over the past year, doubling in both size and revenue.

“As we continue to expand our scope of services and develop additional service lines, we continue to grow and expand our accounting department,” says Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “We’ve taken a proactive approach to align our accounting department to provide our clients the best service possible and Adam is imminently qualified to help lead this effort.”

Valor’s primary client-based services include the management and optimization of mineral rights, oil and gas accounting and land management. The company currently manages eight million gross mineral acres on behalf of their clients, whose non-operated oil and gas holdings generate more than $100 million in annual revenue. In addition, the company is rapidly expanding their scope and mission through Valor Ignite ™ – an on-demand outsourcing solution for accounting, business process outsourcing, contract C-suite engagements and back-office support. As the company’s new chief accounting officer, Powell will direct and lead all accounting and bookkeeping services for the full scope of Valor’s professional services.

Adam has extensive experience in accounting and auditing both public and privately held assets in the oil and gas, manufacturing, distribution and healthcare industries. In addition, he’s helped create innovative financial and accounting processes, controls and reporting packages. Powell is a member of both the Texas Society of CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs and was recently named a finalist in D CEO Magazine’s 2022 Financial Executive Awards. As the company’s chief accounting officer, Powell will oversee Valor’s multiple client sectors including individuals, families, partnerships, trusts, nonprofits, universities, institutions, investment funds and family offices – which includes clientele with assets in over 32 U.S. states.

“I’m honored to serve the company and its expanding client roster in this elevated capacity,” stated Adam Powell, chief accounting officer for Valor. “My updated mission is to lead and direct a talented department of accounting professionals during this period of robust company growth and expansion.” For more information on the company, please visit www.onevalor.com.

About Valor:
Valor is a comprehensive professional services provider that uses technology and innovation to ease the burdens of asset management in the oil and gas industry. 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 currently manages eight million gross mineral acres on behalf of their clients, whose holdings generate more than $100 million in annual revenue. Valor’s professional services scope also extends beyond the energy sector with Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand outsourcing solution for accounting, business process outsourcing, contract C-suite engagements and back-office support. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and streamline business operations by visiting www.onevalor.com.

Media Contact:
Jeff Cheatham
Senior Strategist/Publicist
The Power Group
(972) 961-6171
335787@email4pr.com

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Valor – 2022 Best Place For Working Parents®

Posted on May 3, 2022January 16, 2025 by Valor

We are honored to announce that Valor has earned the 2022 Best Place For Working Parents® designation in recognition of our commitment to supporting parents through our family-friendly policies and practices.

Valor employee benefits:
Quarterly Bonus Structure
Healthcare
Dependent Healthcare
Paid Time Off
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Personal & Career Development
401k Matching
Quarterly Team Outings
Maternity & Parternity Leave
New Mom Accomodations

We recognize that life happens both inside and outside of the office, and as such, strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for all our working parents. Valor is a Best Place to Work for Working Parents and offers a number of benefits, including health insurance, vision and dental insurance, Maternity and Paternity Leave, employer-paid short-term disability insurance, employer-paid long-term disability insurance, employer-paid life insurance, 401k, Generous PTO, Health and Wellness programs, Entertainment Opportunities, and Career Development.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers webpage.

Valor Announces Two New Company Hires

Posted on April 15, 2022March 25, 2024 by Valor

Workforce for mineral rights management company has doubled since 2021

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valor, an asset management and professional services company specializing in oil and gas mineral rights, has announced the hiring of two new employees, welcoming Sam Felean, CPA, as a senior accountant, and Ella Canfield, as a marketing coordinator. These latest staff additions bring the number of full-time employees at Valor to 26, double the company’s size from one year ago.

“As a company, we’re continuing to build our own unique corporate culture here and a big part of that effort is finding the right individuals for our organization,” says Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “Sam is going to be a tremendous asset to the accounting side of our business and we’re looking forward to Ella’s contributions in our growing marketing department.”

Sam Felean is a Certified Public Accountant with more than five years of public accounting experience, specializing in the oil and gas industry. Felean has managed tax return preparation and auditing on behalf of hundreds of individuals and corporations, including those in the automotive, commercial construction, and field-service industries. Felean comes to Valor from Turner, Vedrenne & Howard, P.C., where he previously served as a senior tax accountant. Sam is licensed by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and obtained both a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in professional accountancy from Louisiana Tech University.

Ella Canfield joins Valor as a new addition to their growing marketing department. A communications specialist with a background in social media, graphic design, public relations, and content strategy, she’ll support the company’s growing list of clients while managing alignment with the Valor brand. Canfield earned a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication from Texas Christian University, where she also served as an operations supervisor for campus recreation and wellness programs. During her time at TCU, Ella gained valuable client marketing experience working on behalf of the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, the Fort Worth Herd, and Luther King Capital Management.

As a comprehensive professional services provider specializing in mineral rights, oil and gas accounting, and land use, Valor has experienced dramatic growth in the past twelve months. The company has doubled its revenue and achieved the same milestone for its workforce. Through key acquisitions and mergers, Valor continues to expand its reach and scope of services beyond the energy sector, quickly becoming a preferred partner for on-demand business process outsourcing and back-office support.

About Valor:
Valor is a comprehensive professional services provider that uses technology and innovation to ease the burdens of asset management in the oil and gas industry. 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’s professional services scope also extends beyond the energy sector with Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand outsourcing solution for accounting, business processes, contract C-suite engagements, and back-office support. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to streamline your business operations by visiting www.onevalor.com.

Media Contact:
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Adam Powell Announced as a D CEO Award Finalist

Posted on March 16, 2022March 25, 2024 by Valor

Valor’s Director of Finance Up for Magazine’s Financial Executive Awards 2022

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valor, an asset management and professional services company specializing in oil and gas mineral rights, is pleased to announce their Director of Accounting, Adam Powell, has been named one of 28 North Texas finalists in D CEO magazine’s Financial Executive Awards 2022.

Adam Powell, CFO of Valor Mineral Management

“As a company, we’re pleased – but not the least bit surprised – that Adam has been singled out for this award,” stated Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “Since joining our team over two years ago, his selflessness, work ethic, and big picture thinking has helped Valor strengthen the foundations of our accounting department.”

The D CEO Financial Executives 2022 Awards, presented in a partnership with Financial Executives International, Association for Corporate Growth, and TXPCA-Dallas, recognize Dallas-Fort Worth’s top corporate finance executives. Each of the honorees will be featured in the May issue of D CEO magazine, as well as online, but the winners in each category will be revealed at an exclusive awards ceremony. The full list of award finalists has been released on the D CEO website.

Adam is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in public accounting as a financial statement auditor for publicly and privately held clientele in the oil and gas, manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare industries. After moving into industry accounting, he worked with a rapidly growing start up to develop first-time financial and accounting processes, controls, and various reporting packages. Adam is a member of the Texas Society of CPAs as well as the American Institute of CPAs. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in finance from Oklahoma State University, as well as an additional bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma.

“I’m quite honored to have been named a finalist in this year’s D CEO’s Financial Executive Awards,” stated Powell. “I’d like to thank Valor for providing our employees with a culture and environment that lends itself to the collective pursuit of reaching our potential. A large part of my job is helping others maximize their opportunities. I’m grateful to be using my skills in a way that promotes positive change, helping others reach their goals while simultaneously working towards my own.”

Powell continues to oversee Valor’s rapid growth, which has nearly doubled in both size and revenue in just the past year alone. He acts as the head of the company’s oil and gas accounting and also serves multiple client sectors including individuals, families, partnerships, trusts, nonprofits, universities, institutions, investment funds, and family offices — in over 30 different states.

About Valor:
Valor is a comprehensive professional services provider that uses technology and innovation to ease the burdens of asset management in the oil and gas industry. Valor employs a client-first approach, providing flexible solutions, and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity, and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor’s professional services scope also extends beyond the energy sector with Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand outsourcing solution for accounting, business processes, contract C-suite engagements, and back-office support. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to streamline your business operations by visiting www.onevalor.com.

Valor Announces Key Executive Promotions

Posted on February 18, 2022March 25, 2024 by Valor

New leadership for company’s Oil & Gas and Land Divisions

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valor, an asset management and professional services company specializing in oil and gas mineral rights, has announced two key executive promotions. Effective immediately, Matt Autry has been promoted to president of their Oil and Gas Division, and Jason Beck, CPL, CTFA, is the new director of their Land Division.

“These new leadership roles for Matt Autry and Jason Beck are well-deserved and reflect the industry experience they’ve gained over the course of their successful careers,” says Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “As leaders in the oil and gas industry, they’re both well-positioned to lead two of Valor’s key professional service divisions in the coming years.”

With more than 16 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Matt Autry has established himself as one of Valor’s proven leaders. Since the company’s founding, he’s been the driving force behind the organization’s business development, onboarding multiple new clients with Valor’s proprietary mineral.tech^® software.

Matt’s primary goals as the president of Valor’s Oil and Gas Division will be to provide value and client satisfaction for both new and existing clients, while optimizing the company’s portfolio of mineral assets. Autry will oversee and manage Valor’s ever-growing oil and gas team and work with clients to provide the company’s primary service offerings.

Autry’s oil and gas industry experience spans two decades, from working as a landman to owning and managing mineral rights. He’s previously held managerial landman positions, both in the field and in-house for a large multinational oil and gas operator. He has extensive land management experience, including mergers, trades, acquisitions, and divestitures, as well as a proficiency in preparing drilling units.

Jason Beck joined the Valor team over a year ago as the director of Institutional Mineral Management, continuing to build upon his nearly 20 years of experience in mineral asset management. He’s played an integral role, ensuring that all of Valor’s client’s assets are properly managed and while meeting individual investor goals.

Beck is both a Certified Professional Landman (CPL) and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA), with extensive experience in servicing institutional clients, including Trusts, Agencies and Foundations. Prior to joining Valor, Beck spent 17 years with JPMorgan Chase, serving as executive director and regional manager of the firm’s Mineral Asset Management Division. Jason has deep technical knowledge of land management and multiple years of experience working with large institutions and family offices in the management of mineral portfolios.

About Valor:
Valor is a comprehensive professional services provider that uses technology and innovation to ease the burdens of asset management in the oil and gas industry. 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’s professional services scope also extends beyond the energy sector with Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand outsourcing solution for accounting, business processes, contract C-suite engagements, and back-office support. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to streamline your business operations by visiting www.onevalor.com.

Media Contact:
Jeff Cheatham
Senior Strategist/Publicist
The Power Group
330169@email4pr.com
(927) 961-6171

SOURCE: Valor

Valor Adds Division Order Analyst

Posted on November 2, 2021March 25, 2024 by Valor

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Valor Mineral Management, a mineral asset management, oil and gas accounting, process outsourcing and advisory firm based in Fort Worth, announced that it has added a new member to their team – Ashlyn Barney, Division Order Analyst.

For more than 4 years, Barney worked in the oil and gas industry as a Landman. She has experience in acquisitions, divestitures, mineral leasing and title examination. Ashlyn has been heavily involved in multi-billion-dollar acquisitions in various states including Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado.

At Valor, she is primarily focused on solving problems for mineral and royalty owners. This includes contacting operators on wells that aren’t being paid, finding new wells the client should be paid on, setting up direct deposits and ensuring all clients get paid in a timely and accurate manner.

“Ashlyn understands how extremely important proper royalty management and oversight is for our clients. Her attention to detail is incredible and our clients are extremely happy with all the work she has done for them,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor.

About Valor Mineral Management:

Valor Mineral Management is a mineral management company that specializes in revenue recovery, asset management, reliable land title, oil and gas accounting, mineral rights accounting and consulting services. Valor’s team has collectively managed hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of oil and gas interests and work monthly with over 1,000 oil and gas operators and payors. Valor utilizes its proprietary software, mineral.tech^®, to efficiently and effectively manage minerals and royalties on behalf of its clients. Valor’s clients include individuals, families, partnerships, trusts, non-profits, institutions, investment funds and family offices with assets in 30 states and over 300 counties across the United States.

For more information on Valor:
Valor Mineral Management

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Joseph DeWoody Wins D CEO Energy Award

Posted on October 28, 2021March 25, 2024 by Valor

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On Wednesday evening, D CEO announced its 2021 Energy Awards winners. This year’s Energy Services and Technology Executive of the Year went to Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor Mineral Management.

D CEO nominated 32 leaders and companies in various energy sectors this year. “In the spirit of the sector’s camaraderie, innovation, and sustainable future, we have expanded the program to recognize companies and executives in renewable energy alongside leaders in oil and gas,” D CEO shared.

Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor Mineral Management

Joseph’s experiences and innovative thinking are playing a huge role in shaping the future of energy technology. He has taken a unique approach to oil, gas and mineral management which has allowed Valor and their proprietary technology solution, mineral.tech^® to not only optimize revenue for their clients, but also take the burden of asset management off their hands.

“I feel truly honored to be given this award. However, I do not consider it an individual award, but a team award. We have a great team of oil and gas professionals at Valor and they are deserving of this honor. We have created something truly remarkable, and I am so grateful to share this with all those involved along the way,” said Joseph DeWoody.

About Valor Mineral Management:

For more information on Valor:
Valor Mineral Management