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Valor Announces Two New Company Hires

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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
Sam Felean

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
Ella Canfield

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.

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Jeff Cheatham
Senior Strategist/Publicist
The Power Group
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Adam Powell Announced as a D CEO Award Finalist

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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
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

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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.”

Matt Autry

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
Jason Beck

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
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(927) 961-6171

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Valor Adds Division Order Analyst

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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.

Ashlyn Barney, Division Order Analyst.
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

Media Contact:
Jeff Cheatham
Senior Strategist/Publicist
The Power Group
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Joseph DeWoody Wins D CEO Energy Award

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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:

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

Valor Announces Two New Hires

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Valor Mineral Management (“Valor”), a mineral asset management, oil and gas accounting, process outsourcing and advisory firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, announced that it has added Hannah Jones as Director of Marketing and Jill Heagy as Executive Assistant.

Hannah Jones, Director of Marketing, Valor Mineral Management
Hannah Jones, Director of Marketing, Valor Mineral Management

“Valor is growing fast, and we are continuing to grow our team with people with quality experience and talent,” says Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor.  “Hannah and Jill are great additions; they both have wonderful experience that will add a lot of value to the Valor team.”

Jones brings nearly a decade of experience to her role as Director of Marketing. She previously worked with brands such as Chick-fil-A, Neiman Marcus, Abercrombie & Fitch and Cook Children’s Health Care System. She has extensive experience in preparing and leading strategies rooted in both traditional and digital marketing tactics. Hannah also spent time working at the Richards Group and iProspect. Hannah received a BS in Psychology and a BS in Communication Studies from Texas Christian University.

Jill Heagy, Executive Assistant, Valor Mineral Management
Jill Heagy, Executive Assistant, Valor Mineral Management

Heagy brings robust expertise to the Valor team with her experience in executive support, budget analysis and project management. Jill previously worked as an executive assistant with Luther King Capital Management for nine years, prior to which she served in analyst and support roles with EDS for eight years.

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.

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HomePlate Peanut Butter Hires Valor Ignite

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Valor Ignite, a business management, process outsourcing and advisory firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, announced that it has been hired to manage HomePlate Peanut Butter as of July 30, 2021.

HomePlate Peanut Butter
HomePlate Peanut Butter

“We are excited that HomePlate has entrusted our team to manage its business,” says Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor Ignite. “It is a first-class product that has an outstanding brand foundation, our goal is to continue its brand growth and presence in the peanut butter spread space.”

HomePlate Peanut Butter was founded by a diverse team of former professional baseball players and entrepreneurs. The company’s goal is to give you the nostalgic taste that you loved as a child, but made with simple, better-for-you ingredients, allowing you to feel right at home. HomePlate Peanut Butter Spread™ is made from all natural ingredients and comes in three flavors: creamy, crunchy, and honey.

About Valor Ignite:

Valor Ignite, a subsidiary of Valor Mineral Management, provides business management and business process outsourcing services to company owners, investors, private equity sponsors, and family offices. Our entrepreneurial partners have started, managed and exited numerous successful companies. We are a team from a multitude of backgrounds that range from oil and gas, banking, public accounting and non-profit sectors. Our collective experience makes us a powerhouse to creatively solve difficult issues. 

For more information on Valor Ignite: 
www.onevalor.com/ignite

Valor Expands Accounting Department

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FORT WORTH, Texas, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Valor Mineral Management, LLC (“Valor”) a mineral management, accounting, back-office and advisory firm based in Fort Worth, Midland and Abilene, Texas, announces the addition of Cathy Ramirez as Controller and Teresa Hathcock and Michelle Farrington as Revenue Accountants.

“We have continued to expand our clientele roster and as a result, we have added Teresa, Michelle and Cathy to our growing team. Their collective oil and gas accounting experience will be an excellent asset to our team and a great benefit to our clients,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor Mineral Management and Valor Operator Services.

Cathy Ramirez has over 19 years’ experience in oil and gas accounting. She has served in Controller and accounting managerial roles at Acacia Exploration Partners LLC, HighMark Energy Operating LLC, Longview Energy Company, and Pacesetter Energy, Inc. Cathy has comprehensive experience in Revenue Accounting, Joint Interest Billing, Cost Accounting and managing the accounting functions for multiple entities.

Theresa Hathcock has been in oil and gas accounting for over 14 years and specializes in month-end revenue closing, account reconciliations, and client relations. Prior to Valor, Theresa worked for MineralWare, Bank of Texas, Wagner Oil Company and P2 Energy Solutions.

Michelle Farrington brings over 17 years of oil and gas accounting experience to the team. She previously spent 11 years at XTO Energy as an Assistant Senior Revenue Accountant and Assistant Senior Clerks Accounts Distribution.

About Valor Mineral Management:

Valor Mineral Management, a mineral management accounting company that manages hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of oil and gas interests and works monthly with thousands of 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 32 states.

Media Contact:
Liz Jang
(817) 370-0612
314843@email4pr.com

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Valor Receives SOC 1 Type 1 Verification Report

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Valor Mineral Management, LLC, a leading mineral management and advisory firm, today announced that it has successfully completed System and Organization Controls (SOC)1® Type I Audit examination of their internal controls and processes surrounding mineral management as well as their proprietary software, mineral.tech™.  The successful completion of this examination demonstrates Valor’s commitment to providing industry-best services and have the required internal controls and processes in place to bring peace of mind to mineral and royalty owners.

Valor Mineral Management retained national accounting firm Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. for its SOC 1®audit work based upon its reputation as one of the largest independent accounting firms in the United States. SOC 1® Type I for Service Organizations examinations are executed in accordance with the controls established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (“AICPA”) that may impact clients’ financial statements.  The SOC reports are performed by an independent auditing firm to meet the needs of entities that use service organizations. 

Valor received an Independent Service Auditor’s Report with the opinion that Valor’s policies, procedures and controls that provides assurance that the companies control objectives are being achieved. A number of Valor’s controls including the examination of logical and physical access, system operations, system development, client on-boarding backup and disaster recovery and revenue entry and land management. 

“Valor is a leading provider of mineral asset management services across the United States. Our strict controls provide our clients with a secure environment to access their mineral and royalty asset information, analytics and reporting in real-time,” says Adam Powell, Director of Accounting and Risk Management.

About Valor Mineral Management:

Valor Mineral Management, a mineral management company, was founded in 2018 by experienced oil and gas professionals with generations of mineral rights management experience. 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, banks, institutions, investment funds and family offices with assets in 30 states.

Contact:
Liz Jang
(817) 370-0612
288564@email4pr.com

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Valor Adds Liz Jang as Operations Director

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Valor continues to expand its best in class mineral management team.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Valor Mineral Management, LLC (“Valor”) a mineral management and advisory firm based in Fort Worth, and Midland, Texas, announces the addition of Liz Jang as Operations Director. 

“I am excited for Liz to join the Valor team.” said Joseph DeWoody, Partner of Valor Mineral Management. “She brings a broad range of skills in leadership, strategy and operations that will add to the depth of our team and benefit Valor’s clients.”

Valor Mineral Management welcomes Liz Jang as Operations Director
Valor Mineral Management welcomes Liz Jang as Operations Director

Liz formerly served as a Regional Director for YPO (formerly Young Presidents’ Organization), the premier leadership organization for over 27,000 CEOs in over 130 countries.  She has experience in operations, strategic planning, customer service, events project management and executive leadership coaching.   

“I am pleased to be joining the Valor team and to build upon the infrastructure already in place to provide mineral owners the best mineral management service in the industry,” said Liz.

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. 

Media Contact:

Media Contact:
Jeff Cheatham
Senior Strategist/Publicist
The Power Group
(972) 961-6171
338608@email4pr.com

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