Category: Personnel Moves

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^® 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.

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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.

Talented and experienced executive brings a process-oriented approach to innovation

FORT WORTH, TX (July 26, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has named Liz Johnston as the company’s director of relentless innovation – a job title which directly references one of Valor’s four core values. In this new role, Johnston will improve Valor’s processes and standard operating procedures, while playing an instrumental role in the development of internal and external training programs for employees. In addition, Johnston plans to support product development, including several innovative tech-based features designed to further enhance the company’s mineral.tech^® software platform.

“We’re very pleased to welcome Liz Johnston as our new director of relentless innovation,” said Hanna Howard, chief of staff at Valor. “As the job title suggests, Johnston will play an invaluable role in assessing and improving many of Valor’s standard operating procedures, as well as strengthening Valor’s workforce training programs. Her background, experience, and credentials will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions designed to increase productivity across the board.” 

A native of Fort Worth, Johnston has enjoyed a successful career in a wide variety of diverse pursuits. These have included event planning, business development, and ownership of her own entrepreneurial fitness and retail operation. Most recently, Johnston spent nearly six years as the executive marketing director for Resource Exploration (ResourceX), a software development company specializing in priority-based budgeting resources. Johnston has also held board-level positions with the nonprofit Mother’s Milk Bank, as well as the Team Texas Rock Climbing Club. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College in North Carolina and is currently enrolled in the UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management, earning her Executive MBA through the school’s full-time program, which ranks second in the state of Texas. With coursework that includes financial and managerial accounting, strategic and operational management, and infotech in the analytics age, these studies will enhance Johnston’s ability to apply real-world applications and emerging technologies on Valor’s behalf. 

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 company also offers outsourcing services for oil and gas operators, partnering with companies to offer bookkeeping, oil and gas accounting, and other back-office operations. But 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. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas.

“I’m excited to join Valor, as this is an innovative company with a unique value proposition to offer individual and institutional oil and gas clients,” stated Johnston. “I hope to bring my creative and analytical problem-solving skills to bear in helping the company continue its amazing growth over the past few years.”

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.

Talented coach and mentor to maximize individual and organizational potential

FORT WORTH, TX (July 12, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, is proud to announce the hiring of Jason Nadaskay to serve as the company’s chief people officer. Nadaskay brings nearly two decades of teaching, coaching, and consulting experience to this newly created role within the company. At Valor, he’ll be responsible for the review, assessment, and optimization of individual employee roles, as well as the organizational structure of the company itself. Additionally, Nadaskay will oversee logistical aspects of the company’s human resources department, while managing Valor’s ample and generous benefits programs for employees.

“Thanks to the rapid growth and expansion of our employee base, the need to create a chief people officer role has become a necessity,” said Hanna Howard, chief of staff at Valor. “Jason’s enthusiasm, passion, and track record for developing the full potential of individuals and organizations will help Valor transition to the next level of success, especially as it pertains to both performance and teamwork. We’re more than excited about the anticipated impact his role will have on the company and greatly look forward to his coaching and mentoring contributions.” 

Jason received a Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Christian Ministry from Abilene Christian University. Jason began his career in St. Louis as a counselor working with teenagers and their families to overcome a variety of obstacles. He then became an associate pastor to oversee several areas of the church. These areas included counseling, small groups, and various teaching duties. He traveled overseas on multiple trips, implementing goal-oriented training, counseling, and management programs for church congregations in both Nigeria and Ukraine.  Nadaskay parlayed his successful pastor-related experiences into a management consulting role in the private sector, where he specialized in optimizing corporate strategic planning, sales, networking, budgeting, and event planning. In his most recent career experience prior to joining Valor, he served as both an educator and coach in both the Crowley, Rutherford & Maury County (TN) School Districts. As a teacher, Nadaskay taught six subjects, including advanced economics and psychology courses, in addition to serving as a coach for both the football and track and field teams. In 2016, he earned “Teacher of the Year” honors at Crowley High School. Nadaskay is certified as an Associate Professional in Human Resources^® (aPHR), is a longtime supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and is a self-described avid outdoorsman.

Founded in 2018, Valor has steadily grown to become one of the Southwest’s leading mineral management companies, providing targeted solutions such as oil and gas accounting, land management, lease negotiation and counsel, joint interest billing (JIB) and revenue accounting. The company also offers outsourcing services for oil and gas operators, partnering with companies to offer bookkeeping, owner relations, and other back-office operations. But 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. Thanks to Valor’s business solutions and the company’s proficiency in an array of specialty asset management services, the company now manages a combined 10.2 million gross acres and 560,000 net royalty acres of mineral and property rights on behalf of more than 100,000 interests across 32 U.S. states. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas.

“I’m proud to be joining a thriving organization like Valor,” stated Nadaskay. “This is a company that has grown exponentially over the past couple of years, doubling in both staff and revenue. I believe now is the perfect time for the company to institute this new chief people officer role, to manage and maintain this momentum they’ve created. I look forward to helping the organization and each one of Valor’s employees develop their roles and contributions to the fullest potential.”

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 oversees 10.2 million gross acres and 560,000 net royalty acres of mineral and property rights in 32 states. The company manages more than 100,000 interests, which generates over $240 million in annual revenue for Valor’s clients. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and streamline business operations by visiting www.onevalor.com.

Highly experienced land manager will focus on property ownership and asset management

FORT WORTH, TX (May 24, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has hired Aaron Calhoun, a veteran land and mineral manager who will work in the company’s Land Department. In his new role, Calhoun will provide advisory services and land management solutions on behalf of Valor’s individual and institutional clients, ensuring that all property and associated assets are properly optimized for maximum benefit.  

“We’re very pleased to welcome Aaron Calhoun to the team,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “Aaron brings more than a decade of experience in land management, the majority of which was spent in West Texas. As we continue to add new individual and institutional landowning clients in this mineral-rich region, Valor is committed to meeting the needs in this increasingly important base of operations.” 

A native Texan who hails from Abilene, Aaron Calhoun maintains strong ties in the West Texas region and understands the unique concerns of proper land and asset management. His direct in-category experience includes more than a decade of land management, working for various ranch owners in this oil and mineral-rich Permian region. 

Since its founding in 2018, Valor has steadily grown to become one of the leading mineral management companies in Texas, providing targeted services such as oil and gas accounting, land management, and lease negotiation and counsel. They also serve as an operator services outsourcing partner, specializing in bookkeeping, oil and gas accounting, and other back-office operations. The cornerstone and foundation of Valor’s mineral management services is mineral.tech^®, a proprietary mineral management platform designed to track and optimize oil and gas assets. Thanks to their proficiency in providing a wide variety of specialty asset management services, Valor now manages a combined 10.2 million gross acres and 560,000 net royalty acres of mineral and property rights on behalf of more than 100,000 interests across 32 U.S. states. Valor is headquartered in Fort Worth and maintains a satellite office in Midland, Texas.

“I’m really looking forward to joining the land department team at Valor and contributing to the company’s success,” stated Calhoun. “My experience in working with various West Texas ranch owners has given me a unique perspective of their mindset and how they operate, which is key to addressing the concerns that best serve their interests.”

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 oversees 10.2 million gross acres and 560,000 net royalty acres of mineral and property rights in 32 states. The company manages more than 100,000 interests, which generates over $240 million in annual revenue for Valor’s clients. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to manage mineral rights and streamline business operations by visiting www.onevalor.com.