Joseph DeWoody Recognized as One of the Most Influential North Texas Executives
FORT WORTH, TX (Nov. 21, 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 excited to announce their CEO and Co-Founder, Joseph DeWoody, has been named to the 2026 edition of the Dallas 500. Recognized in the Energy and Utilities category, this marks Joseph’s inaugural selection to the Dallas 500, following his win as the D CEO Energy Services and Technology Executive of the Year earlier this year.
“It’s an honor to be included in the Dallas 500 list alongside such an impressive cohort of leaders,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO and Co-Founder of Valor. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication of the entire Valor team and the impact we are making in the industry by building better, smarter asset management solutions.”
The D CEO Dallas 500 is a highly selective annual publication that profiles the 500 most influential executives across more than 50 industry categories who drive the North Texas economy. This national award-winning book is the result of months of extensive research, hundreds of personal interviews, and conversations conducted by D CEO editors with high-level contacts in the regional business community. Joseph joins this prestigious group as a recognized leader in the energy sector, and his profile will be featured in the book, providing unique insight into his strategies for success and his vision for the future. His full profile is also featured on the Dallas 500 website.
Joseph DeWoody is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fort Worth-based Valor, an oil and gas asset management provider specializing in mineral rights and oil and gas outsourcing. DeWoody has two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked in the exploration, development, production, and investment side of the business. DeWoody’s achievements extend to numerous certifications including American Association of Professional Landmen “Certified Professional Landman” and National Association of Royalty Owners “Certified Mineral Manager”. Outside of oil and gas specific training, DeWoody is a certified brand strategist, digital marketing professional, and has training in coding and technology. DeWoody is an active member of YPO, where he has served in various leadership roles.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Valor has earned a reputation as one of the leading oil and gas outsourcing companies in the Southwest. Key service lines of the oil and gas asset management company 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 software allows clients to have a complete view of their asset portfolio and digitally organize all associated critical documents (leases, deed conveyances, revenue statements, JIBs, tax forms, etc.). Valor provides full mineral management services and mineral management software access and support to individuals, family offices, banks, trust and wealth advisors, foundations and universities. 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 an oil and gas asset management services provider that serves mineral rights owners and oil and gas operators 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 (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.
