Joseph DeWoody Named Finalist for Energy Services and Technology Executive of the Year
FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 5, 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 a finalist in the D CEO’s 2025 Energy Awards, recognized in the Energy Services and Technology Executive of the Year category. This marks Joseph’s fourth recognition by D CEO, having previously been named a finalist in the Excellence in Technology and Innovation category in 2023 and 2024, and winner of Energy Services and Technology Executive of the Year in 2021.
Now in its eighth year, the D CEO’s Energy Awards were created to recognize and honor outstanding individual leaders in the oil and gas, energy finance, and renewable sectors who continue to innovate and propel the industry forward. Nominations are open to industry players from East Texas to the Permian Basin, provided there is a strong North Texas tie. DeWoody will join the other finalists at a special awards presentation in October where the winners will be announced, and all will be featured in the November issue of D CEO.
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.
