Joseph DeWoody and Clifton DuBose honored as 2025 EOE finalists
FORT WORTH, TX (Sep. 3, 2025) – Valor, a Fort Worth-based tech-enabled professional services company that provides oil and gas asset management and specializes in mineral management and back-office solutions, is proud to announce that CEO Joseph DeWoody and Partner Clifton DuBose were named finalists in the Fort Worth Inc. 2025 Entrepreneur of Excellence Awards program. The annual awards recognize outstanding entrepreneurs across multiple categories, highlighting leaders who demonstrate vision, strong performance, best practices, relationship-building, and community impact.
“We’re honored to be named finalists for Fort Worth Inc.’s Entrepreneur of Excellence Awards,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO and Co-Founder of Valor. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team, and we’re proud to stand alongside so many accomplished leaders who are contributing to Fort Worth’s continued growth and success,” added Clifton DuBose, Partner at Valor.
The Entrepreneur of Excellence Awards are presented annually by Fort Worth Inc. to honor outstanding business leaders across Greater Fort Worth. An independent panel of judges evaluates applicants on criteria such as growth, ethical standards, perseverance, and community impact. Finalists span across a wide range of industries, from energy and real estate to health care, hospitality, technology, and more. This year’s program highlights 42 finalists, with winners to be announced at a special awards gala this fall.
Joseph DeWoody, Co-Founder and CEO of Valor, has nearly two decades of experience in exploration, development, production, and investment within the oil and gas industry. He has a BBA and a MBA from Baylor University where he was a letterwinner on the football team. He holds certifications as a Certified Professional Landman and Certified Mineral Manager, and is an active YPO member.
Clifton DuBose, Partner at Valor, is a multi-generational mineral owner with a background in law, asset management, and agribusiness. He has managed oil and gas assets for family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and private equity firms, and previously practiced oil and gas law in Midland. A graduate of Abilene Christian University and Georgetown Law, he also completed the Colorado School of Mines Petroleum SuperSchool.
About Valor:
Valor is a tech-enabled professional service company that provides oil and gas asset management services dedicated to serving mineral rights owners, operators, and investors. We prioritize our clients by offering flexible solutions and leveraging our team of experts to ensure the security, clarity, and optimization of privately owned assets. Valor has been singled out for several prestigious awards, including the Inc. 5000 list (2023, 2024 & 2025), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025), the Inc. Best Workplaces 2024 list, 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.
