Valor’s CEO earns recognition for the second year in a row for his leadership and impact on the Fort Worth business community.
FORT WORTH, TX (May 19, 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 share that Joseph DeWoody, Valor’s CEO and co-founder, has been named to Fort Worth Inc.’s The 500 Most Influential People list of 2025. This marks the second consecutive year Joseph has received this recognition, having also made The 400 Most Influential People list in 2024. This prestigious list highlights the contributions of individuals in Fort Worth and Tarrant County whose influence and involvement have made positive impacts on their industry and community.
“I’m deeply honored to be included on Fort Worth Inc.’s 500 Most Influential People list for the second year in a row,” said Joseph DeWoody. “To be recognized among so many remarkable individuals who are helping shape the future of this city—my hometown—means a great deal to me. I’m thankful to be part of such a thriving and purpose-driven community.”
The 500 is Fort Worth Inc.’s expanded compilation of the city’s most influential figures, first launched in 2018 and updated annually. Those selected represent a wide range of leaders across industries such as business, philanthropy, government, education, civic service, the arts, and more—individuals whose leadership and vision leave a lasting impact on the community. This year’s honorees were celebrated on May 15, 2025, at the Fort Worth Club during a special cocktail reception honoring recipients of The 500 list, where the magazine also announced its Person of the Year.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of Texas’ leading mineral management companies. Key service lines include oil and gas accounting, mineral management, and oil and gas consulting and outsourcing. The company’s innovative mineral management software, mineral.tech®, is a map-based, and data-rich platform that integrates accounting, land management, data analytics, and reporting. The company is also a leading provider of oil and gas back-office 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 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), Fort Worth Inc.’s Best Companies to Work For (2022, 2023 & 2024), 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.
