Category: Awards

Valor receives honor of placing on Clutch’s fastest-growing companies for 2024

FORT WORTH, TX (March 28, 2024) Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, today announced its recognition as one of the top 100 fastest-growing companies on Clutch, the leading global marketplace of B2B service providers. Valor ranked 94th based on revenue growth from 2022 to 2023. This is the fourth consecutive year that Clutch has recognized its top 100 companies.

“Being recognized on the Clutch 100 list as one of the fastest-growing companies from 2022 and 2023 is a tremendous honor for us at Valor. This success is not just a reflection of our growth but a huge testament to our dedicated team. Every day, they bring innovative services to our clients, pushing the boundaries of excellence and setting new benchmarks in our industry. I am deeply proud of our people and what we’ve achieved together,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO & Co-Founder of Valor.

Valor submitted verified financial data to be considered for The Clutch 100, and was ranked as the 94th fastest-growing company based on our growth rate of 52.8% from 2022 to 2023. This is the first year Valor has been recognized on the Clutch 100, and is among many other top providers to be featured on the the winners list.

“To be honored as one of the fastest-growing companies on Clutch is to be recognized as a leader amongst peers, a symbol of trust and reliability in their industry. This recognition speaks volumes about a company’s ability to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and ultimately, thrive,” said Sonny Ganguly, Clutch CEO. “The Clutch 100 award stands as the premier accolade on our platform, offering users the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and accomplish their goals.” 

Headquartered in Fort Worth, with a satellite office located in Midland, Valor has become one of the Southwest’s premier providers of mineral rights management services such as oil and gas accounting, land management, and lease negotiation and counsel. The company is also a leading provider of oil and gas outsourcing  for operator services clients, partnering with companies to offer owner relations support, oil and gas accounting, regulatory consulting, and other back-office operations. 

For more information, 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.

About Clutch:
Clutch empowers better business decisions as the leading global marketplace of B2B service providers. More than 1 million business leaders start at Clutch each month to read in-depth client interviews and discover trusted agency partners to meet their business needs. Clutch has been honored for the past 6 consecutive years as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company and by the Washington Business Journal as one of the 50 fastest-growing private companies in the DC metro area for 2023.

Companies on the 2024 list had an astonishing average growth rate of 135.43%  

FORT WORTH, TX (Feb. 28, 2024) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, ranked No. 49 on the fourth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest, marking the second consecutive year the company has appeared on this prestigious list. The list of the Southwest’s fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, represents a unique compilation of the most successful companies within the region’s most dynamic economic segment – independent small businesses.  

“Being recognized on the Inc. Regionals Southwest list for a second consecutive year is not only a testament to Valor’s growth, but a reflection of the dedication and ingenuity of our team,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “We’re always grateful for our committed clients and talented team of professionals for helping us achieve the sustainable levels of growth that have landed us national recognition. Our drive to continually push boundaries doesn’t end here, and we’re looking forward to contributing even more to the expansion of our regional economy.”  

Headquartered in Fort Worth, with a satellite office located in Midland, Valor has earned a well-deserved reputation for providing mineral management services such as oil and gas accounting, land management, and lease negotiation and counsel. 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. 

“The honorees in our Inc. 5000 network are the Who’s Who of private companies,” said Eric Hagerman, Special Projects Editor at Inc. Media. “They’re energizing regional economies as they engineer the future of their industries. Learn who they are and what they do — they’ll be impacting things for a while.” 

The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Southwest region. Between 2020 and 2022, these 162 private companies had an average growth rate of 135.43%, and by 2023, they were responsible for adding 17,606 jobs and $14.5 billion to the region’s economy. Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southwest, including company profiles, can be found at www.inc.com/Southwest. For more information on Valor, 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. 

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For^® honors innovative business acumen 

FORT WORTH, TX (Jan. 30, 2024) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, has earned statewide recognition as a leader in employment standards in being named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For^® in 2024. Of all the Texas-based companies that were nominated and evaluated, only those with truly distinguished business acumen and superior human resource practices were chosen for this honor. Valor was one of a select few companies in the DFW area singled out for their innovative employee engagement programs and initiatives.  

  “The success Valor has been able to achieve at such an early stage is a credit to those who work tirelessly to ensure our clients’ expectations are not only met but exceeded,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “We pride ourselves on providing our employees with the same level of support and gratitude as our clients, and we’re grateful to the Best and Brightest Program for recognizing Valor’s investment in caring for our team. We intend to continue setting a high standard of excellence for both workplace innovation and culture.”  

   As a company that has seen its staff double year after year, Valor continually seeks out best practices and methods that align with its culture and core values. New business processes are developed, programs are adopted, and investments are based on companywide input, earning Valor both local and national recognition for its achievements. In 2023 alone, Valor placed on the Inspiring Workplaces North American and Global lists, Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and for the second year in a row, Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Places to Work. Fort Worth-based professionals are empowered in their roles at Valor with continual support from leadership through company-sponsored development, education, and initiatives. Valor also offers an extensive list of benefits including but not limited to 100% of health insurance premiums paid for all employees, employer-sponsored Life/AD&D and a 401K retirement plan with company match.  

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. 

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.

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. 

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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.

New worldwide accolade recognizes forward-thinking organizations of the future 

FORT WORTH, TX (October xx, 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.

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21st Annual awards program honors companies across Dallas-Fort Worth 

FORT WORTH, TX (Sep. 13, 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 recognized among the Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work”. Each year, the Dallas Business Journal, in partnership with Quantum Workplace, ranks businesses throughout the North Texas region based on anonymous employee survey scores. Winning companies ranked according to the size of their organizations, earn this recognition for going above and beyond in creating an enjoyable workplace and a thriving culture for their employees. This is the first year Valor has been recognized for this award, placing in the small business category. 

“To be named to such a prestigious list within the North Texas Community is truly an honor,” said Hanna Howard, Chief Operating Officer. “Our employees are at the core of everything we do and we’re proud to be recognized as one of the region’s best workplaces, where people are encouraged to thrive both professionally and personally. Valor will continue to prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our core values support the notion that a positive and supportive work environment is essential for achieving excellence in the workplace.” 

For over 20 years, Dallas Business Journal has recognized the top 100 companies that exemplify the “Best Places to Work” in the North Texas region. All industries can participate, with multiple categories based on the number of employees. Quantum Workplace then coordinates and evaluates employee feedback survey responses to determine which businesses rank among the best Fort Worth and North Texas companies. Valor has consistently added to its extensive list of benefits and innovative perks to meet and exceed the expectations of current Fort Worth-based career seekers. These include 100% paid health insurance premiums, fully paid short- and long-term disability, employer-sponsored Life/AD&D benefits, generous PTO, paid holidays and paid maternity/paternity leave. In addition, Valor offers a 401k retirement plan and employer-sponsored career development opportunities. Thanks to the emphasis Valor places on creating a thriving workplace environment, the company has also earned additional recognition such as being named one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces, Fort Worth Inc.’s “Best Companies to Work For,” and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 “Small Business of the Year.”

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 bookkeeping, oil and gas accounting, and other back-office operations. 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, 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.

Annual awards program recognizes companies that prioritize employee empowerment

FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 23, 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 ranked No. 1 on Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s “Best Workplaces.” This awards program is an annual competition, created in partnership with Workforce Research Group, featuring companies with unique and admirable corporate cultures – places where employees are proud to work. This is Valor’s second year to place in the Small Employer category, leaping to the top of the list from its previous No. 12 ranking in 2022. 

“As Chief Operating Officer, I couldn’t be more grateful for all our employees who not only strive to make Valor a unique workplace but also a vibrant community where excellence thrives,” said Hanna Howard. “We continue to build upon the foundation of Valor’s shared core values as we relentlessly pursue innovation and growth while maintaining a strong, supportive culture.” 

Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Workplaces Awards are now in their seventh year, honoring businesses in the Fort Worth community who cultivate transparent communication, an engaging environment, and employee empowerment. Nominees participate in a two-part survey, judged independently of the magazine’s staff by a research firm known for more than 20 Best Workplace programs across North America. Organizations vying for this award are invited to submit an assessment to capture specific details on policy and practices, while feedback from employees regarding their experiences in the workplace is conducted via anonymous surveys.

In one of the more meaningful efforts to foster and maintain a strong sense of community in the workplace, Valor employees are provided with access to many local events and outings. On an annual basis, employees and their families are invited to attend the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, TCU home football games, and Texas Rangers’ MLB games – all compliments of Valor. The company also prioritizes providing employees with ample benefits, consisting of employer-sponsored health insurance, 401k program, paid holidays, generous PTO, paid maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling, and a wide variety of career development opportunities. As Valor continues to grow, becoming one of the top employers in Fort Worth, the company strives to add new and innovative benefits and perks each year.

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 bookkeeping, oil and gas accounting, and other back-office operations. 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, the Technology Association for North Texas’ Tech Titans, 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.