Valor named Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®

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

Valor earns 2024 Best Places For Working Parents® designation

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

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

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

About Valor:
Valor is a specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral rights, and oil and gas owners and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (ranked No. 572 in 2023), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022 and 2023), the Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work,” and Most Inspiring Workplaces™. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and outsource accounting and back office services by visiting www.onevalor.com.

About Best Place for Working Parents®:

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

Valor – 2024 Great Place to Work Certification™

Designation recognizes global benchmark achievements in workplace culture

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

About Valor:
Valor is a specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral rights, and oil and gas owners and investors. We place the client first, providing flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to maintain the security, clarity and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (ranked No. 572 in 2023), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022 and 2023), the Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work,” and Most Inspiring Workplaces™. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and outsource accounting and back office services by visiting www.onevalor.com.

About Great Place to Work®: 

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

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedInTwitterFacebook and Instagram.

Inspiring Workplaces™ Group Honors Joseph DeWoody

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matt Autry Recognized for Energy Awards

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

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

Matt Autry

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

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

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

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

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

Valor Named to Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces™

New worldwide accolade recognizes forward-thinking organizations of the future 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Valor Recognized Among “Best Places to Work” by DBJ

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.

Valor Ranked No. 1 Small Workplace

Annual awards program recognizes companies that prioritize employee empowerment

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

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.

Valor Ranks No. 572 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 

Inaugural ranking places Valor among the fastest-growing private companies in America

Update: Valor has since been named to Inc. 5000 at No. 1618 in 2024, in addition to 2023.

FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 15, 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. 572 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. For those featured in these prestigious rankings, a first for Valor, the list offers a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment – independent, entrepreneurial businesses. 

“Being recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list underscores Valor’s commitment to delivering on services that provide innovative solutions for the people and clients we serve,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “I’m grateful to the entire team, whose dedication and exceptional efforts earned us a spot on this prestigious list. We’re proud to stand among the most successful companies in America and look forward to many years of continued growth.”  

The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. Some of the best-known brands, including Facebook, Patagonia, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft and dozens of other household names, all received their first significant national recognition as honorees on the Inc. 5000 list. All combined, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years. 

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000 – with the fast growth that requires – is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.” 

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, Best Places to Work, Tech Titans, and Most Inspiring Places to Work. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and outsource accounting and back office services by visiting www.onevalor.com.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

About Inc.: 

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com. 

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 – November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com/.  

Inc. 5000 Methodology:

Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. 

Two Valor Finalists in D CEO’s 2023 Energy Awards

Adam Powell and Joseph DeWoody join 30 other North Texas energy executives singled out for their contributions

FORT WORTH, TX (Aug 7, 2023) Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is pleased to announce that two of their executives have been named finalists in D CEO’s 2023 Energy Awards. The finalists at Valor include Adam Powell, the company’s chief accounting officer and Joseph DeWoody, the CEO and co-founder of Valor.

Now in its sixth year, the D CEO’s Energy Awards were created to recognize and honor outstanding individual leaders in the oil and gas, energy finance, and renewable sectors who continue to innovate and propel the industry forward. Nominations are open to industry players from East Texas to the Permian Basin, provided there is a strong North Texas tie. Both Powell and DeWoody will join the other 30 finalists at a special awards presentation in October where the winners will be announced, and all will be featured in the November issue of D CEO.

Adam Powell is a CPA with multiple years of 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. He serves as the head of the company’s finance department while supporting the oil and gas accounting team that manages Valor’s clients spanning 32 different U.S. states.

Joseph DeWoody is the co-founder and CEO of Fort Worth-based Valor, a professional asset services provider specializing in mineral rights and oil and gas outsourcing. Since founding the company in 2018, DeWoody has helped Valor become one of the Southwest’s leading private asset managers. DeWoody has two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked in the exploration, development, production, and investment side of the business. He’s earned several professional titles, including Certified Mineral Manager (CMM), Certified Professional Landman (CPL), and Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst (CPLTA). Appointed to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists by Gov. Rick Perry, DeWoody also serves as director of the National Association of Royalty Owners – Texas and has served as the Chapter Chair of YPO Fort Worth and YPO West Texas. He’s also a certified brand strategist, digital marketing professional, and has been trained in both coding and technology.

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, Best Places to Work, Tech Titans, and Most Inspiring Places to Work. 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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