Category: Personnel Moves

Technology-based hires will direct client acquisition strategies for the company

FORT WORTH, TX (Dec. 5, 2022) – Valor, an asset management company specializing in mineral rights and accounting-based software solutions, has added Peter Milley and Ben Larrabee to the staff, where they will work together in supporting the company’s business development efforts. Both Milley and Larrabee will primarily focus on showcasing the value of the company’s services and proprietary mineral.tech^® software platform, designed to serve the needs of the organization’s mineral management clients.  

“We’re looking forward to working with ambitious, innovative thinkers like Peter Milley and Ben Larrabee,” stated Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “The relentless pursuit of innovation is one of Valor’s four core values, making them both a great fit for our organization. They’ll both be instrumental in promoting the value proposition of Valor’s business solutions, tailored to meet the needs of our asset holders at the individual and institutional-level.” 

Both Milley and Larrabee have extensive experience in the mineral management and software-as-a-solution (SaaS) industries. Prior to joining the Valor team, the duo was responsible for developing OfferScout, a mobile app-based platform that aggregates and organizes data for mineral rights owners, allowing them to access multiple offers for comparison against competitive bids and evolving market conditions. Now working in-house at Valor, Milley and Larrabee will draw upon their previous oil and gas industry experience to focus on new business development and client acquisitions designed to build up and strengthen the organization’s mineral management services.

Prior to joining Valor, Peter Milley was a partner at Potomac Royalty Partners, worked as a Landman for Stronghold Resource Partners, and served as an energy credit analyst for Independent Bank Group. He graduated from Georgetown University with a B.S. in Management and Marketing, and earned his MBA from TCU. Ben Larrabee worked with Milley at Potomac and Stronghold Resource Partners, and also served as a Landman for Cazadores Royalty Partners. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in Managerial Finance. Both Milley and Larrabee’s official titles at Valor will be director of business development.

“I’m excited to join the Valor team and focus on building up the organization’s client base,” said Peter Milley. “There’s still an untapped market of asset holders at both the individual and institutional level who stand to benefit from Valor’s expertise, business solutions, and guidance.” Larrabee echoes the same sentiments, stating, “Valor has made great strides in helping mineral rights owners get the most out of their land and holdings. The company is truly revolutionizing the way we optimize asset value in the oil and gas industry, which makes for a convincing case to utilize Valor’s business solutions and service lines.”

Former JPMorgan Chase closing manager joins the company’s land department

(FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/) – Valor, a specialty asset management company specializing in mineral rights and software-based business solutions, has announced the hiring of Nathaniel Walter, CPL as Senior Mineral Manager for the company’s land department. With his wealth of experience as a landman and land technician, Nathaniel, who often goes by the shortened version of his formal name (“Nat”), will use his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to increase the value and optimize the accuracy of clientele data.

“Nathaniel will be an excellent addition to our land department and an incredible asset for our valued clients,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “His background in land services, coupled with his extensive experience managing mineral assets for banking clients, makes him a dedicated practitioner – a common trait shared among all Valor employees. We look forward to watching the positive impact Nathaniel will have on the company and Valor’s clientele.”

As a certified land professional with over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry, Nathaniel has developed a proficiency and understanding of numerous industry resources, tools, and innovative practices. Prior to joining Valor, Walter served as an oil & gas closing manager for JPMorgan Chase, honing his skills in the administrative and operational aspects of specialty asset management. He earned a bachelor’s degree in illustration from Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design.

As one of the region’s leading specialty asset management and mineral rights companies, Valor has oversight of 8.4 million gross acres and 450,000 net royalty acres of mineral and property rights in 32 states. Valor’s business solutions help manage more than 100,000 interests, which generate over $150 million in annual revenue for Valor’s clients. The company’s professional services scope, which places a premium on private wealth management, extends beyond Valor’s business solutions and back-office services in the energy sector to include Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand business process outsourcing solution for accounting, marketing services and contract C-suite engagements. Valor manages assets for a wide range of client profiles, including individuals, families, partnerships, trusts, non-profits, universities, institutions, investment funds, and family offices.

“It’s an honor to have the opportunity to work alongside a team of qualified professionals who are redefining the future of mineral management,” stated Nat Walter. “The corporate culture and client-first approach at Valor are unmatched in the industry and I’m looking forward to serving in this new role for years to come.”

IT services and cybersecurity veteran to bolster internal controls and security

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valor, a professional service provider specializing in mineral rights management and software-based business solutions, has announced that Pam Presswood has joined the company as the firm’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO). In her new position, Presswood will assume a key leadership role in the strategic management of all IT Department’s initiatives, including cybersecurity – one of her key specialties.

“We’re extremely excited to have Pam Presswood join our rapidly growing organization,” says Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “She has a commendable record in the management and oversight of critical information systems and cybersecurity, talents we’ve been aware of for some time now. We are thrilled to have her serve in this critical role at Valor and know that she will provide immediate value to all of our stakeholders.”

Prior to joining Valor, Presswood most recently served as the Vice-President of Information Systems for Luther King Capital Management, a leading financial and investment services firm with multiple offices in Texas, serving high net worth individuals, institutions, foundations, and trusts. She spent over 25 years with the company, first at the director level, before eventually being promoted to the vice-presidential position. Pam is also a founding member of the Women Steering Business, a civic-minded nonprofit dedicated to the development and mentorship of the next generation of female business leaders in Fort Worth. Presswood graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. with honors in Computer Science and earned a letter in varsity fast-pitch softball.

As one of the region’s leading mineral management companies, Valor has oversight and management of 8.4 million gross acres and 450,000 net royalty acres of mineral and property rights in 32 states. Valor’s business solutions help manage more than 100,000 interests, which generate over $150 million in annual revenue for Valor’s clients. The company’s professional services scope also extends beyond Valor’s business solutions and back-office services in the energy sector to include Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand outsourcing services solution for accounting, business processes, contract C-suite engagements and back-office support. Valor manages assets for a wide range of client profiles, including individuals, families, partnerships, trusts, non-profits, universities, institutions, investment funds, and family offices.

Award winning mineral rights management company continues on its path of growth.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valor, a professional service provider specializing in mineral rights management and software-based business solutions, has announced the hiring of two new employees, welcoming Josiah “Si” Exum, as a staff accountant, and Camille Werstak as an administrative executive assistant. Bringing Valor’s full-time employee count to over 30, these new additions reflect the company’s impressive growth figures and strategic plans for expansion. 

“Each member of the Valor team wholeheartedly represents our core values, and our new hires are no exception,” says Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor. “We’re confident that Si’s experience will further support the accuracy of our mineral management accounting and we’re thrilled to have Camille play an integral role in our administrative department.”

Si Exum has more than three years of banking experience, gaining valuable critical-thinking, detail-oriented, and time-efficiency skills. An accounting specialist with a meticulous nature and analytical skills, Exum will work to ensure clients’ data is transferred and accurately reflected on Valor’s mineral management software, mineral.tech^®. Exum earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and mathematics from Western Governors University.

Camille Werstak, a recent graduate of Texas Christian University, will serve as Valor’s latest addition to its administrative department. Before attending TCU, Werstak lived in Switzerland, where she acquired an international education at TASIS-Switzerland. Werstak went on to a bachelor’s in communication at TCU, where her demonstrated excellence in education resulted in receiving an award for excellence in Spanish, placement on the dean’s honor list and membership in the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Studies Honor Society. Her prior experience in mineral rights and employment with a law firm has equipped Werstak with fundamental skills to assist in the seamless execution of operations at Valor.

As one of the region’s leading mineral management companies, Valor has oversight and management of 8.4 million gross acres and 450,000 net royalty acres of mineral and property rights in 32 states. Valor’s business solutions help manage more than 100,000 interests, which generate over $150 million in annual revenue for Valor’s clients. The company’s professional services scope also extends beyond the energy sector to include Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand outsourcing services solution for accounting, business processes, contract C-suite engagements and back-office support. Valor manages assets for a wide range of client profiles, including individuals, families, partnerships, trusts, non-profits, universities, institutions, investment funds, and family offices.

For more information on the company, please visit www.onevalor.com.

About Valor:

Valor is a comprehensive professional services provider that uses technology and innovation to ease the burdens of asset management in the oil and gas industry. 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’s professional services scope also extends beyond the energy sector with Valor Ignite™ – an on-demand outsourcing solution for accounting, business processes, contract C-suite engagements, and back-office support. Explore the benefits of partnering with Valor to streamline your business operations by visiting www.onevalor.com.