Category: 2026

Recognized Among Top 100 Small Businesses in the U.S. for 2025

FORT WORTH, TX (Mar. 2, 2026) –Valor, a Fort Worth-based oil and gas asset management provider, specializing in mineral management and back-office solutions, is proud to announce it has been named to the SB100 in the 2025 Best of Small Business Awards™ presented by Small Business Expo. The SB100 distinction honors the top 100 small to mid-sized businesses in the United States, recognizing growth, achievement, and national business impact.

The Best of Small Business Awards™, presented by Small Business Expo, is a national recognition program celebrating excellence in performance, leadership, and marketplace contribution across industries. SB100 honorees are selected based on business accomplishments from the prior year and ranked among the country’s most successful small to mid-sized companies.

“We’re honored to be recognized among the SB100,” stated Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “This recognition reflects the discipline, consistency, and long-term focus that define how we serve our clients and grow our business.”

The SB100 Award recognizes the top 100 small to mid-sized businesses nationwide and highlights companies demonstrating strong performance, sustained growth, and meaningful industry presence. As part of the Best of Small Business Awards™ program, the distinction showcases businesses making measurable contributions within the small business community.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of Texas’s leading mineral management companies. Key service lines of the company include oil and gas accounting, mineral management and oil and gas consulting and outsourcing. The company’s innovativemineral management software, mineral.tech®, is a map-based and data-rich platform that integrates accounting, land management, data analytics and reporting. Valor provides full mineral management solutions and mineral management software access and support to individuals, family offices, banks, trust and wealth advisors, foundations and universities. The company is also a leading provider of oil and gas back-office services for operators and investors, partnering with companies to offer owner relations support, oil and gas accounting, regulatory compliance and other back-office operations. 

About Valor: Valor is a tech-enabled professional service company that provides oil and gas asset management services dedicated to serving mineral rights owners, operators, and investors. We prioritize our clients by offering flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to ensure the security, clarity, and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (2023, 2024 & 2025), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025), the Inc. Best Workplaces 2024 list, and Most Inspiring Workplaces™. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and outsource accounting and back-office services by visiting www.onevalor.com.

Valor Earns Second Consecutive Recognition on Statewide Best Place to Work List

FORT WORTH, TX (February 25, 2026) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based tech-enabled professional services company that provides oil and gas asset management and specializes in mineral management and back-office solutions, is excited to announce that it has been ranked No. 7 in the Medium Employer Category (26-99 employees) and No. 12 overall on the Best Places to Work in Texas list for 2025, an award presented by Best Companies Group. This recognition highlights Valor’s commitment to fostering a workplace culture built on collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction.

“It’s an honor to be included on the Best Places to Work in Texas list,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO and Co-founder of Valor. “Texas is home for us and for many of our clients, so this recognition carries particular significance.”

This recognition is based on direct feedback from employees. As part of the selection process, employees were surveyed about their experience at Valor, providing insight into the company’s workplace culture. The Best Places to Work in Texas program evaluates companies based on workplace policies, practices, and employee feedback to identify organizations that prioritize employee satisfaction and professional growth. 

As a high-growth firm that continues to expand its team each year, Valor remains focused on strengthening the practices that support its culture and core values. The company consistently evolves its processes, invests in professional development, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing environment, earning recognition at both the local and national levels. In addition to this year’s honor, Valor has been named to the Inspiring Workplaces North American and Global lists, Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For, and Inc.’s Best Workplaces.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Texas’ leading mineral management companies, providing oil and gas accounting, mineral management, and consulting and outsourcing services. Its proprietary mineral management software, mineral.tech®, is a map-based, data-rich platform that integrates accounting, land management, analytics, and reporting into a single system, giving clients a comprehensive view of their asset portfolios while digitally organizing critical documents such as leases, deed conveyances, revenue statements, JIBs, and tax forms. By enhancing transparency, efficiency, and reporting clarity, mineral.tech® empowers clients with deeper insights and greater control over their assets. Valor delivers full-service mineral management solutions and software support to individuals, family offices, banks, trust and wealth advisors, foundations, and universities, and is also a leading provider of oil and gas back-office services for operators and investors, offering owner relations support, accounting, regulatory compliance, and other essential operational services. With a continued focus on innovation and client success, Valor is expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of today’s energy landscape.

About Valor:

Valor is an oil and gas asset management services provider that serves mineral rights owners and oil and gas operators and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (2023, 2024, 2025), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), the Inc. Best Workplaces 2024 list and Most Inspiring Workplaces™. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and outsource accounting and back-office services by visiting www.onevalor.com.

Valor earns Fourth Consecutive Certification by Great Place to Work® 

FORT WORTH, TX (Jan. 13, 2026) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based oil and gas asset management provider, specializing in mineral management and back-office solutions, has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work^® for the fourth year in a row. Great Place To Work® recognizes companies that are 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.

“Being certified by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years is a meaningful reflection of Valor’s continued commitment to building a strong, inclusive, and enduring culture,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “We’re proud of this recognition and grateful to our employees who make Valor a great place to work year after year.”

Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified. 

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Valor stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of Texas’s leading mineral management companies. Key service lines of the company include oil and gas accounting, mineral management and oil and gas consulting and outsourcing. The company’s innovative mineral management software, mineral.tech®, is a map-based and data-rich platform that integrates accounting, land management, data analytics and reporting. The software allows clients to have a complete view of their asset portfolio and digitally organize all associated critical documents (leases, deed conveyances, revenue statements, JIBs, tax forms, etc.). Valor provides full mineral management solutions and mineral management software access and support to individuals, family offices, banks, trust and wealth advisors, foundations and universities. The company is also a leading provider of oil and gas back-office services for operators and investors, partnering with companies to offer owner relations support, oil and gas accounting, regulatory compliance and other back-office operations. 

About Valor:

Valor is a tech-enabled professional services company that provides oil and gas asset management services dedicated to serving mineral rights owners, operators, and investors. We prioritize our clients by offering flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to ensure the security, clarity, and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (2023, 2024 & 2025), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025), the Inc. Best Workplaces 2024 list, and Most Inspiring Workplaces™. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and outsource accounting and back-office services by visiting www.onevalor.com.

About Great Place to Work®: 

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

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Valor’s Joseph DeWoody & Adam Powell Recognized as 2025 Inspiring Leaders

FORT WORTH, TX (January 6, 2026) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based tech-enabled professional services company that provides oil and gas asset management and specializes in mineral management and back-office solutions, is proud to announce that Joseph DeWoody, Co-Founder and CEO, and Adam Powell, Chief Accounting Officer, have been recognized as Inspiring Leaders by the Inspiring Workplaces Group, earning honors in both the CEO and Senior Leadership categories, respectively. This award acknowledges Joseph and Adam’s outstanding leadership and the meaningful influence they have had on Valor’s trajectory since its beginning.

“I’m honored to receive the Inspiring Leaders award,” said Joseph DeWoody, Valor’s CEO. “It’s a privilege to work alongside such an exceptional team, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead a group of talented professionals who continue to drive Valor forward.”

Joseph co-founded Valor and brings more than 20 years of experience across exploration, production, and investment in oil and gas assets. He holds certifications as a Certified Professional Landman and Certified Mineral Manager and is an active member of YPO.

“I’m honored to be recognized as an Inspiring Leader,” said Adam Powell, Chief Accounting Officer at Valor. “Supporting a team this dedicated and talented is both motivating and rewarding, and I’m grateful to contribute to Valor’s continued growth.”

Adam is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in both public accounting and industry finance. He began his career as a financial statement auditor serving publicly and privately held companies across multiple industries, including oil and gas, and later helped a high-growth startup build financial processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure. Powell holds degrees in finance and accounting and is a member of the Texas Society of CPAs, Financial Executives International (FEI), and the American Institute of CPAs.

The Inspiring Leaders Awards recognize PeopleFirst leaders who create meaningful impact by fostering strong cultures, empowering teams, and bringing workplace values to life. The awards complement the global Inspiring Workplaces Awards, celebrating individuals whose leadership elevates both people and organizations.

About Valor: Valor is a tech-enabled professional services company that provides oil and gas asset management services dedicated to serving mineral rights owners, operators, and investors. We prioritize our clients by offering flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to ensure the security, clarity, and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (2023, 2024 & 2025), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025), the Inc. Best Workplaces 2024 list, and Most Inspiring Workplaces™. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and outsource accounting and back-office services by visiting www.onevalor.com.