Category: Personnel Moves

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.

As Director of Oil and Gas Services, her role will focus on strategic sales outreach and new client acquisition

FORT WORTH, TX (May 11, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, is pleased to announce that Meredith Talley, has been hired as the company’s new Director of Oil and Gas Services. Talley will focus on sales outreach, new client acquisitions, and other business development initiatives. Valor’s outsourced oil and gas services include joint interest billing (JIB) and revenue accounting, division orders, maintenance of pay decks, title records, and monitoring all transactional activity.

“We’re looking forward to having Meredith Talley join our talented team,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “Thanks to her extensive background in the oil and gas industry, she’s eminently qualified to lead and direct the company’s strategic sales and new business acquisitions. I have no doubt she’ll play an outsized role in helping Valor meet our ambitious goals for further expansion and growth.” 

Meredith Talley graduated from TCU with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, making her the 10^th Horned Frog to join Valor’s team of 33 full-time employees. She earned her Certified Professional Landman (CPL) designation, awarded to those who have demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of mineral rights management and a proficiency in a wide range of additional landman operations. Talley comes to Valor from Quinn Resources, where she previously served as a Petroleum Landman for the family-owned boutique firm that offers turnkey services for oil and gas clientele. She’s also held similar roles while working for Double Eagle Energy, XTO Energy – an ExxonMobil subsidiary, Denbury Resources, Arrington Oil and Gas, and the famed Hunt Oil Company. Talley’s specialty is in building mutually beneficial relationships, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individuals, with an emphasis on creating shared value. She resides in Fort Worth.

With offices in Fort Worth and Midland, Texas, Valor has become one of the Southwest’s leading and fastest-growing private asset managers, providing mineral management, oil and gas bookkeeping, and operator outsourcing and for mineral rights and oil and gas owners. Thanks to the company’s proprietary mineral.tech^® software solution, an oil and gas royalty management platform, and proficiency in mineral rights specialty asset management, Valor now oversees 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.  

“I’m honored to join the extremely talented team at Valor,” stated Talley. “This is a company that has rapidly established a stellar reputation in the oil and gas industry, and I look forward to helping the organization achieve its ambitious plans for further growth and expansion in the energy sector.”

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.

Will handle mineral portfolio management for individual and institutional mineral rights holders

FORT WORTH, TX (March 31, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and oil and gas operator services, is pleased to announce Hunter Harris has joined the company’s Land Department as a Mineral Analyst. In this new role, Harris will be added support for Valor’s Land and Mineral Management Division, overseen by departmental director Jason Beck, CPL, CTFA. Utilizing Valor’s proprietary mineral.tech^® software platform, this department helps clients optimize their mineral rights and provides solutions for owners of oil and gas assets, including comprehensive land and mineral rights management solutions, oil and gas accounting, digital filing, asset mapping, and division order processing.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Hunter Harris to the land management team,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “He has a tremendous educational background and thorough credentials in both geology and engineering. His responsibilities will include onboarding new clients, adding and mapping tracks and units, adding leases, lease management, and maintaining close relationships with our increasing number of mineral management clients.” 

Hunter Harris recently graduated from TCU with a Bachelor of Science in Geology, where he was a research assistant in the university’s Geology Department, as well as a member of the university’s Division I football program. His addition to the Valor team marks the ninth TCU graduate to be added to the growing company. Prior to joining the organization, Harris served as a staff geologist for Bertram, Texas-based BBA Engineering, a full-service environmental consulting, hydrogeology, and engineering firm providing a broad range of services to industrial, municipal, and public clientele across Texas and surrounding states.

With offices in Fort Worth and Midland, Texas, Valor has grown to become one of the Southwest’s leading private asset managers, providing mineral management, oil and gas bookkeeping, and operator outsourcing for mineral rights, and oil and gas owners. Thanks to the company’s revolutionary mineral.tech software platform and mineral management services, Valor now oversees 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.  

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.

Director-level position establishes a dedicated presence in the company’s Midland office

FORT WORTH, TX (Feb. 14, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and oil and gas accounting, has named Claire Ames Shaw as the company’s new director of West Texas operations. Claire will work from Valor’s satellite office in Midland, Texas, maintaining a dedicated presence for the company in this energy rich region. The addition of Claire to the team reinforces the company’s commitment to having a strong, continuous presence in the West Texas region.  

“Over the past few years, we’ve noted a substantial increase in new mineral management clients and prospects in the West Texas region,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “Claire’s experience and credentials made her a unanimous choice to head up Valor’s office in Midland. Under her leadership and guidance, we look forward to having boots on the ground and the opportunity to strengthen relationships with the individual and institutional clients we serve.”

In the past decade, Claire has lived and worked in Midland, allowing her to gain a familiarity with the people and culture that define this oil-rich region of Texas. Claire is also no stranger to the mineral management and banking industries, having spent eight years at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, three of which were in the Midland office, and another two years working as a land assistant for Statewide Minerals Company. While at J.P. Morgan she held both Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, qualifying her to work as an agent with all types of corporate securities offerings. In addition to representing Valor’s local interests, she’ll also be continuing her work with the nonprofit Young Professionals Organization (YPO) of West Texas. Claire is a graduate of Auburn University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in finance.

With offices in Fort Worth and Midland, Texas, Valor has grown to become one of the Southwest’s leading private asset managers, providing mineral management, oil and gas bookkeeping, and operator outsourcing for mineral owners and oil and gas investors. Thanks to the company’s revolutionary mineral.tech^® software platform and mineral management services, Valor now oversees 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. 

Company adds Matthew Hoffacker and Timothy Stackpole to its growing employee roster

FORT WORTH, TX (Jan. 31, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and accounting-based software solutions, has announced the hiring of two new staffers to shore up the company’s fast-growing accounting department. Matthew Hoffacker has joined Valor as a new senior accountant and Tim Stackpole will serve the company as a new staff accountant.

“We’re glad to have both Matthew and Tim onboard and look forward to their contributions,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “In the past 12 months, Valor has more than doubled in size and revenue, with our accounting department responsible for the majority of this rapid growth. We’re fortunate that the company continues to experience robust new business growth – and we’re committed to making sure we’re staffed up properly to meet the needs of Valor’s rapidly diversifying client base.”

Matthew Hoffacker is highly experienced in accurate financial reporting and joint interest accounting. In his new role with Valor, Hoffacker will manage oil and gas accounting and bookkeeping for the company’s operator services department. Prior to joining Valor, he spent the previous five years as a senior-level joint interest billing accountant with TEEP Barnett USA, LLC – a natural gas exploration and production company. His prior in-category experience also extends to Crude Energy, where Hoffacker managed all accounts payable and joint interest accounting functions, successfully integrating departmental data. During this time, he implemented and maintained cloud-based EDI solutions for more than 1,200 non-operated upstream assets for integrated oil and gas firms operating in the basins of Eagle Ford Shale, Permian, and San Juan. 

Timothy Stackpole brings a wealth of knowledge in accounting principles and data analysis to his new staff accountant role at Valor. Prior to joining the company, Tim was a senior accountant for Optimum Healthcare Management, a senior care operator that manages skilled nursing facilities. Stackpole also worked for a private CPA firm that assists clients in a wide array of industries representing a diverse set of accounting needs. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Texas and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Tarleton State University.

Since its founding in 2018, Valor has grown to become one of the Southwest’s leading private asset managers, providing business process outsourcing, proprietary software solutions, and 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 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. The company’s professional services scope, focused primarily on private wealth management and oil and gas assets, extends beyond Valor’s business solutions and back-office services to include Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand business process outsourcing solution for accounting, marketing services, and contract c-suite engagements.

Hanna Howard and Ashley Beebe, both TCU-Alums, join company in 2023  

FORT WORTH, TX (Jan. 12, 2023) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and accounting-based software solutions, has announced the hiring of two female executives with a local college connection. Effective immediately, Hanna Howard – a former associate head coach for the TCU Women’s Basketball team – will serve as the company’s chief of staff. And Ashley Beebe – previously the associate director of major gifts for the TCU Frog Club – has been hired to serve in the organization’s newly created position of chief growth officer. Both Howard and Beebe competed in college athletics at the Division I level.

“We are thrilled to add these two powerhouse executives to the team,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “They’ve previously held high-performing donor outreach and coaching positions at TCU and are familiar with mentoring others, motivating teams, and enhancing performance on an individual level. We’re anxious to have them begin in these roles, where they can both channel their competitive nature and apply it to Valor’s workforce and our growing roster of clients.”

Hanna Howard will serve as the organization’s chief of staff. A lifelong coach, she’ll help direct project management, communications, and strategic planning for the company’s future. The professional and specialty asset management services provided by Valor not only apply to individuals but also extends to include institutional clients – including churches, universities, colleges, banks, corporations, foundations, family offices, and endowments. Prior to joining Valor, Howard served as an associate head women’s basketball coach at both TCU and Fresno State, in addition to her time on the coaching staffs of Utah State and UC San Diego. She earned a BA in business communications from the University of Portland and a master’s degree from Concordia University in Irvine, Calif.

Ashley Beebe will serve as Valor’s chief growth officer. In this role, she’ll oversee Valor’s business development efforts as a departmental head, directing both staff and resources in building up the company’s growing list of clientele. Prior to joining the company, Beebe was an associate director of major gifts for the TCU Frog Club, an athletic booster organization that raises funds and awards scholarships for the university’s athletic department. She also created two entrepreneurial ventures of her own and previously represented NFL-level talent as an agent with Willis & Woy Sports Group. She earned a bachelor’s degree from TCU and a JD from Texas Tech Law School, where she served as the president of the school’s Sports Law Society.

As one of the Southwest’s leading private asset managers, Valor provides business process outsourcing, proprietary software solutions, and 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 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. The company’s professional services scope, focused primarily on private wealth management and oil and gas assets, extends beyond Valor’s business solutions and back-office services to include Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand business process outsourcing solution for accounting, marketing services, and contract c-suite engagements.