Category: Personnel Moves

Experienced Accounting Leader Joins Valor to Enhance Oil and Gas Accounting Department

FORT WORTH, TX (June 27, 2024) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, is pleased to welcome Ryan Linton, as a new senior accounting manager to the company’s oil and gas accounting department. Ryan joins Valor with nearly two decades of accounting experience that spans multiple functions including cash, intercompany, fixed assets, Joint interest billing (JIB), reconciliation processes and collaboration with internal land teams. In this new role, Ryan is responsible for conducting in-depth analyses of revenue and expenses, identifying fluctuations and discrepancies, and ensuring the precision of Valor’s client’s oil and gas-associated revenue. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Ryan to our Accounting team,” said Matt Autry, Valor’s President. “Ryan brings nearly two decades of dedicated accounting experience, with robust time spent in the oil and gas sector, which will be instrumental in elevating our operations and client services.”

Linton attended Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance.  During the spring semester of his senior year at PVAMU, Ryan was offered and accepted an internship with BHP Billiton Petroleum. After graduating, he began his career at BHP Billiton, quickly advancing to lead local and global accounting teams in cash management, intercompany transactions, and joint interest billing, significantly contributing to the organization. Before joining the oil and gas accounting team at Valor, Ryan spent five years at Tug Hill Operating as their Senior JIB/AP Manager. He attributes his success to meticulous financial oversight through monthly reviews, reconciliations, and an ongoing commitment to creating and supporting an open team environment across all departments within the organization.

“I am excited to join the Valor team and look forward to supporting our clients in every way possible,” stated Ryan. “Drawing on my experience in the oil and gas industry, I am eager to complement the impressive achievements Valor has accomplished over the past few years.”

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest since its founding in 2018. Key service lines of the specialty asset management company include oil and gas accounting, mineral rights management, and oil and gas consulting and outsourcing. The centerpiece of Valor’s success is the company’s innovative mineral.tech® software platform, a proprietary solution that clarifies, tracks, and optimizes oil and gas assets for both individual and institutional clients. 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.  

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.

Land expert joins company’s specialized land & mineral management department 

FORT WORTH, TX (June 13, 2024) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, is pleased to welcome Steven Chapman, CPL, as a new land manager to the company’s land and mineral management department. Chapman joins Valor with over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically focused on title research, review and examination, and oil lease negotiation. In his new role at Valor, Chapman is responsible for managing and directing title-related responsibilities, supervising the comprehensive onboarding process for new mineral management clients, conducting thorough assessments of client’s mineral.tech® portals and creating comprehensive and insightful reports for clients. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Steven to our expanding land and mineral management team,” said Jason Beck, Valor’s Director of Mineral Management. “Our growing team shows our commitment to fulfilling the demands for our mineral management services and client needs as they continue to grow. Steven’s extensive experience in the oil and gas industry is a significant asset to our team and will immensely benefit our clients.”

Steven Chapman attended The University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Sport Management and Business Administration. Following his graduation, he went to work as a Petroleum Landman at Byrson Kuba, LP and continued to gain industry experience at other notable companies such as Dale Property Services, LLC, Energy and Exploration Partners, LLC and Holland Services. Most recently, Chapman spent the past four years as a Petroleum Landman for Triangle Oil & Gas Properties, a full-service brokerage firm serving the oil and gas industry in Dallas, TX. In his previous role, he conducted extensive title research, utilizing state databases to run mineral ownership reports. He also performed due diligence on title review packets while managing a large team of title examiners and title abstractors. 

“I am excited to join Valor, a company that has truly set itself apart in the industry over the past few years,” stated Chapman. “I look forward to contributing to the team and helping our mineral management clients gain clarity and optimize their assets.”

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest. Key service lines of the specialty asset management company include oil and gas accounting, mineral rights management, and oil and gas consulting and outsourcing. The company’s innovative mineral management software, mineral.tech®, clarifies, tracks, and optimizes oil and gas assets for both individual and institutional clients. 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.  

About Valor:
Valor is a specialty asset management and professional services provider that serves mineral rights, and oil and gas owners and investors. 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.

Oil and Gas Accounting Veteran Joins Company’s Mineral Management Accounting Team

FORT WORTH, TX (May 23, 2024) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, is pleased to welcome Jamie N. Luna, as a new accounting manager to the firm’s oil and gas accounting department. Luna joins Valor with over 25 years of accounting experience, with an emphasis in managing Accounts Receivable (AR), revenue accounting and working hand-in-hand with land departments to ensure proper DOI setup for revenue booking. In this new role, Luna will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, ensuring accurate tracking of revenue and reconciliation of unpaid royalties. 

We’re delighted to have Jamie join our growing accounting team,” said Matt Autry, Valor’s President. “With Jamie’s 25 years of experience and his specialized knowledge in oil and gas accounting, we know he’ll be an invaluable addition to our team, enhancing both our internal operations and the services we provide to our clients.”

Jamie Luna attended Texas Christian University and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. After graduating, he began his career in various industries including construction and banking security services. Prior to joining the oil and gas accounting team at Valor, he spent the past twelve years working at Tug Hill Operating and XTO Energy where he gained invaluable experience in the oil and gas sector. In his previous roles, he gained experience managing monthly revenue estimates, reconciling accounts receivable balances, processing monthly accruals, and working with external auditors. In addition to his robust professional expertise, Jamie is also fluent in Spanish, enhancing his ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments. 

“I am excited to have joined the Valor team and bring my years of experience in the industry to the table,” stated Luna. “I am confident my background has equipped me to make a positive impact on the company and our accounting team, and I look forward to contributing to both our internal operations and client success.” Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest since its founding in 2018. Key service lines of the specialty asset management company include oil and gas accounting, mineral rights management, and oil and gas consulting and outsourcing. The centerpiece of Valor’s success is the company’s innovative mineral management software, mineral.tech®, a proprietary solution that clarifies, tracks, and optimizes oil and gas assets for both individual and institutional clients. 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.  

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.

Energy industry veteran to serve as accountant for company’s oil and gas outsourcing team

FORT WORTH, TX (March 21, 2024) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, is pleased to welcome Jonathan Ashley as a new accounting manager in the firm’s oil and gas accounting department. Ashley joins Valor with over 10 years in accounting, including six years of direct experience reconciling accounts and handling bookkeeping duties for oil and gas companies. In this new role, Ashley will be responsible for providing oil and gas accounting and bookkeeping services for Valor’s individual and institutional-based clientele, including mineral rights holders, E&P operators, family offices, private equity firms, and midstream energy companies.

“We’re pleased to add Jonathan Ashley to our oil and gas accounting team,” said Gary Wilson, CPA, Managing Director of Accounting of Valor. “As we continue to grow our portfolio of individual and institutional clients in this sector, the demand for talented employees with direct industry experience has become a premium. We’re confident that Jonathan is the right candidate to further enhance our oil and gas accounting department and we’re certain he’ll perform well on behalf of our clientele.”

Jonathan Ashley attended Mississippi College and earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a concentration in accounting and business management. Following his graduation, he went to work for Lightheart, Sanders and Associates, a full-service CPA firm based in Madison, Miss., where he reconciled bank accounts, ran cash reports, recorded accounts payable transactions, tracked receivables, and handled a wide array of tax-related filings. Most recently, Ashley spent the past six years as an oil and gas exploration accountant for Ergon Inc., a family-owned and operated conglomerate of diversified industries in Jackson, Miss. In addition to handling the requisite accounting and bookkeeping duties, he also kept the organization current on multiple regulatory and compliance issues. Ashley is well skilled at managing revenue distribution systems, AFEs, preparation of financial summary reports, day-to-day and month-end accounting activities, and the filing of monthly PR, R3, severance tax, and GLO reports with the state of Texas. 

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. 

“I look forward to expanding my accounting experience in the oil and gas industry with a forward-thinking company like Valor,” stated Ashley. “This is a company that takes culture and fit very seriously, and I’m honored to have their endorsement as a new accountant in their oil and gas department.” Ashley’s first day with the company was Feb. 26.  

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.onevalor.com. 

Veteran energy executive to oversee and optimize accounting department 

FORT WORTH, TX (Feb. 15, 2024) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas accounting, has appointed Gary Wilson as its new managing director of accounting. Wilson, a CPA with over 20 years of oil and gas experience, will have comprehensive oversight of accounting and operator outsourcing services conducted by the company’s oil and gas accounting department.  

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have Gary join our growing organization,” stated Joseph DeWoody CEO of Valor. “His background, experience, and reputation in the energy industry as a c-suite-level oil and gas veteran precedes him and we’re fortunate to have such a talented individual in this important management role. We look forward to his leadership and contributions in managing our oil and gas accounting, consulting and bookkeeping services across all departments.” 

Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Arkansas and a subsequent master’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas. His oil and gas career began with Noble Energy, a global exploration and production company. Following multiple promotions spanning over a decade of service, Wilson was eventually appointed to be the company’s director of corporate accounting, responsible for the  the company’s global oil and gas accounting function. Prior to joining Valor, Wilson spent eight years as vice-president, controller, and chief accounting officer for Marathon Oil Corporation – another global energy company. In this role, he was responsible for SEC compliance and oversight of all global accounting functions, while managing a large global team. Wilson has established a solid reputation, backed by a proven track record, of optimizing accounting processes and is also well-versed in handling acquisitions, divestitures, and managing external audit relationships. 

Wilson stated, “I’m extremely thankful to have this new opportunity to continue my career with an up-and-coming organization like Valor. This is a young company that’s already been recognized for many significant technological accomplishments in advancing the interests of mineral rights owners and optimizing back office operations for investors and operators. I’m very excited to apply my knowledge and prior experience in leading and improving the accounting department to better serve the company’s individual and institutional clients.”  

Headquartered in Fort Worth, with a satellite office in Midland, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the southwest since its founding in 2018. Key service lines of the specialty asset management company include oil and gas accounting, mineral rights management, and oil and gas consulting and outsourcing. The centerpiece of Valor’s success is the company’s innovative mineral.tech^® software platform, a proprietary solution which clarifies, tracks, and optimizes oil and gas assets for both individual and institutional clients. 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.  

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. 

Carmen Viramontes, Anastasiya Prokhorska, and Cathy Gossett to join the company’s oil and gas accounting department

FORT WORTH, TX (Dec. 19, 2024) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, has announced the addition of three new staff members to their oil and gas accounting department. Carmen Viramontes, Anastasiya Prokhorska, and Cathy Gossett are experienced accounting professionals who will have an immediate impact on both the company’s team and clients. All three began their tenure at Valor during the month of December.

“On behalf of the company, we’re very pleased to welcome Carmen, Anastasiya, and Cathy to our growing oil and gas accounting department,” stated Hanna Howard, COO of Valor. “Each of these talented professionals has previously worked with high-profile oil and gas companies and are highly experienced in their craft. They’ll be an excellent asset to our growing accounting team, as they support both our growing client roster.”

Carmen (Maria) Viramontes earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Tarleton State University back in 2018, then embarked on a career with several high-profile oil and gas companies. Beginning as a revenue accountant with Approach Resources, she later transitioned to the role of property accountant with Irving-based Fleur de Lis Energy, a well-known exploration and production company. Prior to joining Valor, Viramontes spent the last three years as a revenue accountant for Texland Petroleum.

Anastasiya (Ana) Prokhorska received an associate degree in business administration and management in 2013, then spent the first seven years of her career with BOK Financial, where she was promoted numerous times – eventually becoming an oil and gas revenue specialist. Following this engagement, Anastasiya continued accounting work for oil and gas companies such as Ozark Exploration, MorningStar Partners, and TXO Energy, where she had the title of revenue accountant. 

A native of Midland, Texas, Cathy Gossett studied accounting at Tarrant County College. Earlier in her career, she worked for multiple oil and gas-related operators, including WLP Well Service and Gravity Oilfield Services. Just prior to joining the Valor team, Gossett worked as an accounting associate for Bennett, Vincent, and Company CPAs. 

Headquartered in Fort Worth, with a satellite office in Midland, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading mineral management companies in the southwest since its founding in 2017. Key service lines of the specialty asset management company include oil and gas accounting, land management, fund accounting, and lease negotiation and counsel. The centerpiece of Valor’s success is the company’s innovative mineral.tech^® software platform, a proprietary solution which clarifies, tracks, and optimizes oil and gas assets for both individual and institutional clients. 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. 

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.

Talented CPA’s background includes investment banking and middle-market fund accounting 

FORT WORTH, TX (Nov. 2, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is pleased to welcome Hillari Rawls, who will join the company’s increasingly expanding oil and gas accounting department. In this role, Rawls will leverage Valor’s proprietary mineral.tech^® software to provide accurate accounting and bookkeeping services that provide clarity, track assets, and optimize revenue on behalf of the organization’s individual and institutional clients. 

“We’re delighted to welcome Hillari Rawls to our team of accounting experts,” stated Hanna Howard, COO of Valor. “Over the past decade, she’s worked for several high-profile investment firms, establishing a commendable track record of performance and promotions. We’re greatly looking forward to having her leverage her skills and experience for the benefit of Valor’s growing client base.”  

Hillari Rawls attended Abilene Christian University and subsequently earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a master’s in professional accountancy from Angelo State University – where she carried a 4.0 grade point average throughout. Rawls earned her certification as a public accountant (CPA) in 2017 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Prior to joining the oil and gas accounting team at Valor, she worked as a senior fund accountant and accounting manager for Varagon Capital Partners, an asset management lender for middle-market companies. Rawls also handled various accounting and analyst duties for BNY Mellon, Oak Hill Advisors, and Whitley Penn. She’s also active in giving back to the local community, having worked on several charitable campaigns for the Red Shoe Society of Fort Worth. 

“I’m looking forward to the new challenge of applying my accounting knowledge and experience in serving Valor’s growing roster of mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing clientele,” stated Rawls. “I’ve been very impressed with the trajectory of Valor’s growth and position in the energy industry and hope to contribute to their continued success.” 

Headquartered in Fort Worth, with a satellite office in Midland, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading mineral management companies in the southwest. Their key service lines include specialty asset management, oil and gas accounting, land management, fund accounting, and lease negotiation and counsel. The key differentiator in Valor’s success is the company’s mineral.tech^® mineral management software, a proprietary solution which clarifies, tracks, and optimizes oil and gas assets for both individual and institutional clients. 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.  

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, 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. 

Energy industry veteran brings nearly two decades of land and title management experience

FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 26, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, today announced the addition of Jennifer Dodgen as a new senior manager of division orders in the company’s land department. In this role, she’ll primarily focus on growing and strengthening Valor’s division order and owner relations department.

“Thanks to her nearly two decades of land management experience in the oil and gas industry, Jennifer is highly qualified to take on this role with the company,” stated Hanna Howard, COO of Valor. “She’s extremely proficient in analyzing leases, contracts, and issuing title opinions required to calculate interests for our client’s operated and non-operated wells. Thanks to Valor’s innovative approach to outsourcing for oil and gas operators and other mineral title solutions, we’ve been able to put together an extremely talented team, well-skilled in serving the needs of our institutional clientele” 

Jennifer Dodgen is a Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst (CPLTA), with 18 years of experience handling land management duties in the oil and gas industry. Prior to joining Valor, she has served in various land management roles as a division order and title analyst specialist for several prominent oil and gas operators in Texas – including a stint at XTO Energy Inc., a subsidiary of ExxonMobil. Dodgen has been both a member and board-level director of both the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Lease and Title Analysts (DFW-ALTA), and DALWORTH Association of Division Order Analysts. She earned an associate degree in business administration and management from Tarrant County College and holds a certificate of petroleum land management from the TCU Energy Institute. 

“I’m really excited to be part of the Valor team, which is fast earning a reputation in the energy sector for its innovative and forward-thinking approach to mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing,” stated Dodgen. “I’m honored to be working with such a talented group of energy professionals and look forward to making many contributions to the team.”

With offices in Fort Worth (HQ) and Midland, 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 of Valor’s mineral management proficiency can be found in its mineral.tech^® software, a proprietary platform which optimizes and tracks oil and gas assets. 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. 

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, 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.

Talented accounting professional is an energy industry veteran and licensed paralegal

FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 3, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to announce the hiring of Stephanie Scott as a senior accountant. In this role, Scott will be responsible for providing oil and gas accounting and bookkeeping services for Valor’s individual and institutional-based clientele, including mineral rights holders, E&P operators, family offices, private equity firms, and midstream energy companies.

“We’re pleased to add Stephanie Scott to our rapidly growing accounting department,” stated Hanna Howard, COO of Valor. “Our new business efforts are driving steady and measured growth, as we continue to onboard a diverse roster of clients. In order to meet their needs and provide best-in-class service, it’s important to make sure our oil and gas accounting department is adequately staffed to handle the workload. Stephanie’s background and accounting credentials give us great confidence in her ability to serve our clients well into the future.” 

Stephanie Scott comes to Valor with impeccable accounting credentials and an extensive amount of previous experience specific to the oil and gas industry. Most recently, Scott served as a senior-level oil and gas accounting officer in the asset management division of J.P. Morgan Chase, where she performed a wide variety of duties, including detailed analyses of oil and gas accounting services integrated with land system data sets. She’s also served in a variety of accounts payable and receivables roles for well-known energy giants such as McKesson, Headington Energy Partners, and Pioneer Natural Resources. In addition to her accounting prowess, Scott is also a licensed paralegal, skilled in legal research. Scott received an associate degree of applied science in paralegal studies from Midland College and subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Strayer University.

Founded in 2018, Valor has steadily become one of the Southwest’s leading mineral management companies, providing targeted services in the energy sector, including land management, oil and gas accounting, and lease negotiation and counsel. The foundation and cornerstone of the firm’s mineral management and accounting services is mineral.tech^®, Valor’s 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 various 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. 

“I’m very excited to work with Valor, a company whose reputation in the oil and gas industry precedes it,” stated Scott. “I hope to apply everything I’ve learned in my accounting career up to this point and contribute to the high level of client services that Valor has established here in Texas and beyond.”

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.

JPMorgan Chase veteran to support mineral management/oil and gas outsourcing divisions

FORT WORTH, TX (Sep. 7, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has announced the hiring of Will Allison, who will serve as a senior land manager across the company’s Mineral Management and Oil and Gas Outsourcing Divisions. In this job role, Allison will primarily focus on optimizing existing and new clients’ mineral assets, utilizing his robust experience with trust and estate planning, combined with Valor’s proprietary software, mineral.tech^®. He will also support and enhance the company’s oil and gas outsourcing department that provides various services to oil and gas operators and investors. 

“As our client roster of mineral asset holders continues to grow, we’re committed to hiring top talent like Will Allison to shore up our land and mineral management division,” said Hanna Howard, chief operating officer at Valor. “As a senior land manager, Allison will be instrumental in helping Valor update and optimize current client portfolios, including oversight for our specialty asset holders and the onboarding of new clients through various business development initiatives.” 

A native of Fort Worth, Will Allison received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from TCU, then earned his Juris Doctorate from the Texas A&M School of Law – where he was a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society. Prior to joining Valor, Allison served as a vice president for JPMorgan Chase Bank’s Domestic Trust Services, which provides operational support for the fiduciary management of specialty assets, including mineral and real estate holdings. During this time, Allison had a heavy concentration and focus on software-related analytics and oversight, making him a perfect fit for Valor’s specialty asset management business model. Allison began his multi-decade career in the oil and gas industry as a senior client account manager for Holland Services, where he managed large-scale acquisition and investment due diligence, leasing, GIS mapping, and land-related research, most of which occurred in the energy-rich Permian Basin of West Texas. Allison is a member in good standing of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) and the Fort Worth Association of Professional Landmen (FWAPL).

Founded in 2018, Valor has undergone steady and responsible growth 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 oil and gas assets. The company also offers 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.

“I’m greatly looking forward to making contributions at Valor, which is quickly earning a reputation in Texas and beyond as a top-flight specialty asset management firm – especially for mineral rights holders,” stated Allison. “I intend to use my previous experience and background to optimize portfolios to ensure all of our mineral-related clients are receiving the best return on investment we can possibly provide.”

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. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and outsource accounting and back-office services by visiting www.onevalor.com.