More than 100 friends, family, and community members gathered for a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Tuesday at Varghese Summersett, marking the firm’s relocation to a larger, gorgeous new space. Last month, the firm relocated from the 16th to the 7th floor of the One City Place Building, now occupying a newly renovated 15,000-square-foot space. The move, necessitated by the firm’s remarkable growth, reflects its commitment to providing unparalleled legal services to clients for years to come. “As we
Cresson, TX November 13, 2023 – Henson Lumber, a leading provider of high-quality lumber and building materials, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Decatur Lumber, a respected lumberyard based in Decatur, Texas that has been family owned for over 44 years. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Henson Lumber's expansion efforts and strengthens its position as a premier supplier in the state of Texas. The acquisition of Decatur Lumber represents a natural synergy between two area
FORT WORTH, TX. – Over the last 14 months, Premier Truck Rental (PTR) has had multiple momentous milestones as an organization, 2 of which were the expansion of its headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the opening of its second facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The Grand Opening ceremony for PTR’s Fort Worth location was a 2-day celebration that took place on November 8 and 9. This event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local Fort Worth officials, facility tours, a vendor expo with
Fort Worth, Texas - (November 7, 2023) - DrinkPAK, a leading contract manufacturer of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, is expanding operations with the establishment of two new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. The facilities, totaling approximately 2.8 million square feet, will be strategically positioned at Trammel Crow development at 35 Eagle on I-35W and Eagle Parkway, and at Carter Park East. These new facilities will cater to the production of various beverages, including
FORT WORTH, TX (November 7, 2023) - Siemens has announced a significant manufacturing investment in Fort Worth, Texas. The company is set to establish an advanced manufacturing plant at 7200 Harris Legacy Drive, within the Carter Park East industrial park. This state-of-the-art facility will focus on the production of low voltage switchgear and switchboards, supporting the increasing global demand for these essential industrial components.This project represents nearly 30 percent of Siemens’ $500 million
Talented CPA’s background includes investment banking and middle-market fund accounting FORT WORTH, TX (Nov. 2, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-basedspecialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is pleased to welcome Hillari Rawls, who will join the company’s increasingly expanding accounting department. In this role, Rawls will leverage Valor’s proprietary mineral.tech® software to provide accurate accounting and bookkeeping services that
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (October 31, 2023) – On Thursday, October 26th, Goodwill North Central Texas hosted a fall festival and Halloween party for more than 120 S.T.A.R.S. participants, a unique day program for adults with disabilities. Halloween is Goodwill’s favorite holiday and employees and S.T.A.R.S. participants alike were dressed in costumes made from items found at local Goodwill stores. S.T.A.R.S. participants played games, enjoyed a photo booth, participated in a trunk or treat and awards were given
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (October 31, 2023) – Goodwill North Central Texas is proud to partner with the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains to present Good Turn Day. During the month of October, Girl Scouts were challenged to donate at least two 30-gallon trash bags full of donations to a Goodwill North Central Texas location. The girls then completed an online virtual tour and video quiz about the nonprofit’s mission to earn their Good Turn Day patch. On Saturday, October 28th, Goodwill North Central Texas
Energy industry veteran brings nearly two decades of land and title management experience FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 26, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-basedspecialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, today announced the addition of Jennifer Dodgen as a new senior manager of division orders in the company’s land department. In this role, she’ll primarily focus on growing and strengthening Valor’s division order and owner relations
FORT WORTH, Texas (October 23, 2023) – Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, is proudly celebrating its 60th year of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics in 2023. As part of the 60th anniversary celebration, FWCD has unveiled its largest fundraising initiative in school history: the “Forward Together” Comprehensive Campaign, which has already raised $31 million. On September 9, 1963, FWCD hosted its first day of classes with 210 students and 17
Valor’s president of oil and gas recognized by S&P Global and Hart Energy for career achievements FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 19, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to share that Matt Autry, president of the company’s oil and gas division, has been singled out for two prestigious energy related awards. Autry was recently selected to join the 2023 class of Hart Energy’s 40 Under 40 executives –
New worldwide accolade recognizes forward-thinking organizations of the future FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 12, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is honored to be named a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces™ 2023 winner. The inaugural Top 100 is inclusive of organizations across North America, EMEA, and Australasia who are pushing the boundaries of achievement when it comes to possessing the fundamental
Fort Worth, Texas – Today, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the 2023 Small Business of the Year awards, sponsored by Bank of Texas, at its annual State of the City event. This annual award recognizes and honors small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary “Best Practices” of entrepreneurship, such as sound business planning, fiscal responsibility and work process innovation in operating their business. This year's winners span various categories, showcasing the diverse
Talented accounting professional is an energy industry veteran and licensed paralegal FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 3, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to announce the hiring of Stephanie Scott as a senior accountant. In this role, Scott will be responsible for providing oil and gas accounting and bookkeeping services for Valor’s individual and institutional-based clientele, including mineral
Fort Worth, TX — The Fort Worth Chamber today announced the appointment of Chelsea Griffith to the position of Vice President of Investor Relations. In this role, Griffith will lead the development and execution of fundraising strategy, working closely with current and potential investors to ensure the necessary resources to drive the Chamber's mission forward.Griffith brings a wealth of local, regional, and national civic experience to her new role. Her most recent position was Chief of Staff to the
FORT WORTH, Texas (September 25, 2023) – Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has appointed Chelsy Beninate, M.Ed., as its new Assistant Head of School for Operations and Security.In this role, Beninate will oversee safety and security at FWCD’s 104-acre campus and manage facility operations at its 13 buildings, including security, maintenance, grounds, custodial and transportation. Partnering with the managers of those departments, she will ensure
FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 19, 2023) – The international sellout sensation, Lightscape, will soon return to the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden for its second consecutive year to dazzle audiences with more than one million holiday lights and never-before-seen artistic installations from around the world throughout a 1.2-mile-long winding walking trail. In total, over 80 percent of Lightscape will be new and reimagined for 2023.Fort Worth-based Higginbotham, one of the nation’s largest independent
FORT WORTH, Texas (September 2023) -- The GM Financial Parade of Lights will deliver the magic of the holiday season to Downtown Fort Worth for its 41st year on Sunday, November 19, at 6 p.m. With a sold-out crowd expected for this year’s “Holiday Magic”-themed parade, attendees are encouraged to purchase reserved “Street Seats,” which start at $15 for children and $17.50 for adults. Street Seats are available for sale now online,
Talented executive also recently accepted into an emerging women leadership networking group FORT WORTH, TX (Sep. 21, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to announce a key internal promotion for Hanna Howard, who has assumed the role of the company’s chief operating officer (COO). Howard previously served as the organization’s chief of staff. In this expanded COO role, she’ll be
21st Annual awards program honors companies across Dallas-Fort Worth FORT WORTH, TX (Sep. 13, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is honored to be recognized among the Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work.” Each year, the Dallas Business Journal, in partnership with Quantum Workplace, businesses throughout the North Texas region are ranked based on anonymous employee survey scores.
JPMorgan Chase veteran to support mineral management/oil and gas outsourcing divisions FORT WORTH, TX (Sep. 7, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has announced the hiring of Will Allison, who will serve as a senior land manager across the company’s Mineral Management and Oil and Gas Outsourcing Divisions. In this job role, Allison will primarily focus on optimizing existing and
Acclaimed Fort Worth-based spirits brand, La Pulga Spirits, has unveiled its highly anticipated Añejo Tequila, an additive-free tequila made with 100 percent pure agave and crafted by hand. Aged for 18 months in ex-bourbon barrels, La Pulga’s Añejo is distilled and bottled in the Highlands of Jalisco. At 40% alcohol-by-volume, the 80-proof Añejo is rich, distinctive, and complex – amber in color, a high fruit nose with a flavor of roasted agave, vanilla, caramelized sugar, and oak, yet is surprisingly
Annual awards program recognizes companies that prioritize employee empowerment FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is honored to be ranked No. 1 on Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s “Best Workplaces.” This awards program is an annual competition, created in partnership with Workforce Research Group, featuring companies with unique and admirable corporate cultures - places where
Inaugural ranking places Valor among the fastest-growing private companies in America FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 15, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is honored to be ranked No. 572 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. For those featured in these prestigious rankings, a first for Valor, the list offers a data-driven snapshot of the most successful
Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has appointed Dr. Amy Witten as its new Assistant Head of School for Academics and Student Services.Dr. Witten brings a wealth of educational expertise and diverse experiences to FWCD. She joins FWCD from Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Houston, where she held various leadership roles since 2014, including Middle School and Upper School Learning Specialist (2014-2015), Head of Curriculum and Learning Support
Will focus on delivering superior customer service while enhancing existing client relations FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 10, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has announced that Lindsay Hall has joined the company in the newly created role, Director of Client First. The title is a direct reference to the first of Valor’s core values, “Client First,” followed by Amplify Excellence,
Talented and experienced executive brings a process-oriented approach to innovationFORT WORTH, TX (July 26, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has named Liz Johnston as the company’s director of relentless innovation - a job title which directly references one of Valor’s four core values. In this new role, Johnston will improve Valor’s processes and standard operating procedures,
Riscky’s Barbeque, the 96-year-old Fort Worth BBQ legend, will host its 17th annual rib-eating competition at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Riscky's Stockyards Station location at 140 East Exchange Avenue. The competition will challenge up to 30 barbeque enthusiasts to eat as many Riscky’s beef ribs as possible in just 60 seconds. The top qualifiers will then go head-to-head to win the top three prizes:1st place -- $500 Riscky’s gift card2nd place -- $250 Riscky’s gift card3rd place -- $100 Riscky’s gift
Talented coach and mentor to maximize individual and organizational potentialFORT WORTH, TX (July xx, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, is proud to announce the hiring of Jason Nadaskay to serve as the company’s chief people officer. Nadaskay brings nearly two decades of teaching, coaching, and consulting experience to this newly created role within the company. At Valor, he’ll
Breakthrough Fort Worth (BTFW), which has a 30-year tradition of bringing together high-achieving students from Fort Worth schools and pairing them with like-minded, aspiring classroom leaders from across the nation, hosted its annual Fancy Meal Luncheon on June 15 at the Fort Worth Club. More than 225 members of the Fort Worth community came together with BTFW graduates, teaching fellows, and students in celebration. Commemorating its 30th anniversary, BTFW Executive Director, Joe Breedlove, kicked off
FORT WORTH, Texas (June 27, 2023) – Following months of anticipation, contemporary Asian fusion/sushi restaurant, Musume, has officially made its Fort Worth debut and is now open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner inside the Sandman Signature Hotel, located at 810 Houston Street in downtown Fort Worth. Reservations can be made via OpenTable, here: www.opentable.com/r/musume-fort-worth Providing an unrivaled Japanese dining experience, Musume’s expansive menu is comprised of sushi and sashimi
Valor’s president of oil and gas named an outstanding young leader in Tarrant CountyFORT WORTH, TX (June 13, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, celebrates its oil and gas division’s president, Matt Autry, as he joins the Fort Worth Business Press 40 Under 40 class of 2023. This honorable award shines a spotlight on young individuals in Fort Worth and Tarrant County whose
FORT WORTH, Texas (June 6, 2023) – Street Realty, a 39-year-old Fort Worth-based full-service commercial real estate firm, has appointed Amber Calhoun as a Vice President in its Brokerage Services Division. As Vice President, Calhoun will play a key role within Street Realty’s brokerage production team, guide clients through the purchase, sale, and leasing process, oversee day-to-day commercial real estate transactions, and help optimize and grow the company’s property portfolio. Calhoun, who is a native
Highly experienced land manager will focus on property ownership and asset management FORT WORTH, TX (May 24, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has hired Aaron Calhoun, a veteran land and mineral manager who will work in the company’s Land Department. In his new role, Calhoun will provide advisory services and land management solutions on behalf of Valor’s individual and
FORT WORTH, Texas (May 22, 2023) – The 93 graduates in Fort Worth Country Day’s (FWCD) Class of 2023 have earned more than $10.5 million in merit-based scholarships, were accepted to a total of 121 colleges and universities, have committed to attend 44 of them, and will utilize more than $2.1 million of the scholarship money offered at their attending colleges. Fifty-six percent of the senior class will attend college outside Texas in the fall, with 44 percent staying in-state. FWCD valedictorian, Seth
Role will focus on strategic sales outreach and new client acquisitionFORT WORTH, TX (May 11, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, is pleased to announce that Meredith Talley, has been hired as the company’s new Director of Oil and Gas Services. Talley will focus on sales outreach, new client acquisitions, and other business development initiatives. Valor’s outsourced oil and gas
21st annual awards recognize outstanding performances in the workplace FORT WORTH, TX (April 27, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and oil and gas operator services, is delighted to announce the company has won a Gold Stevie® Award for Company of the Year, Financial Services in The 21st Annual American Business Awards®. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the
FORT WORTH, Texas (April 26, 2023) – Six student-athletes in Fort Worth Country Day’s Class of 2023 have committed to play their chosen sports at Division I and III colleges and universities in the fall of 2023. Three FWCD student-athletes will compete on the track & field teams at Stanford University, Cornell University and Oklahoma State University; one will compete on the golf team at the University of Oklahoma; one will play baseball at Sewanee/The University of the South; and one will play field hockey
Will handle analysis and management for individual and institutional mineral rights holders FORT WORTH, TX (April 5, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and oil and gas operator services, is pleased to announce Hunter Harris has joined the company’s Land Department as a Mineral Analyst. In this new role, Harris will be added support for Valor’s Land and Mineral Management Division, overseen by departmental director Jason Beck, CPL,
Companies on 2023 list honored for forward-thinking and people-first approach FORT WORTH, TX (March 23, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and oil and gas operator services, is honored to be named a finalist in the North America Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces™ list. Two organizations initiated these awards, focused on creating a movement of change makers in the workplace, The Employee Alliance and The Employee Engagement Awards. Valor
FORT WORTH, Texas -- The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (MAIN ST.), presented by PNC Bank, will soon return to Downtown Fort Worth for its 36th year on April 20-23, 2023. As the No.3 ranked fine arts event in the U.S., the always-free-to-attend MAIN ST. will cater to the whole family, showcasing 215 jury-selected visual artists, live music on two stages, authentic local cuisine, a family-friendly “TCC Makers Zone,” craft beer, wine tastings, and more, across 18 square blocks throughout Downtown. This
FORT WORTH, Texas (March 21, 2023) – Dodson Commercial Real Estate, a 39-year-old commercial real estate development firm based in Arlington, Texas, has rebranded to ‘Street Realty’ and will soon relocate its headquarters to Fort Worth, as part of its planned brand evolution in line with the vision of its new executive team led by Ryan Dodson and Alex Bryant. The ‘new’ Street Realty offices – along with Street’s 15+ employees – will be located in a newly acquired building at 3909 Hulen Street in Fort
FORT WORTH, Texas – Olivella’s Pizza & Wine, the critically acclaimed Roman and Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen, has completed a 1,200-square-foot expansion of its existing space located “on the bricks” at 4910 Camp Bowie in Fort Worth. Its ‘new’ 3,000-square-foot space now offers a full-service dine-in experience that can seat up to 70 guests, a full bar, a sommelier-curated wine list, daily food and drink specials, and online ordering. Building on its legacy of century-old recipes from one of the oldest
Companies on the 2023 list had an average growth rate of 557% FORT WORTH, TX (March 1, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and oil and gas accounting, is honored to be ranked No. 33 on Inc. magazine’s fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this list is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. It represents
FORT WORTH, Texas – Feb. 22, 2023 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., has hired Cheryl Robitzsch, PE, DBIA, a nationally recognized water/wastewater project leader, to head our Design-Build team as they help communities complete vital infrastructure projects through innovative and collaborative partnerships. Robitzsch has 36 years of design and management experience, bringing knowledge from all sides of a project in the water/wastewater industry: as a consulting engineer, construction contractor and public
Director-level position establishes a dedicated presence in the company’s Midland officeFORT WORTH, TX (Feb. 14, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and oil and gas accounting, has named Claire Ames Shaw as the company’s new director of West Texas operations. Claire will work from Valor’s satellite office in Midland, Texas, maintaining a dedicated presence for the company in this energy rich region. The addition of Claire to the team
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 19, 2023) – Vitalyc Medspa, known for its exceptional customer service, age-defying treatments, celebrity clientele, stunning facilities, cutting-edge technologies, and board-certified clinical leadership, has opened the doors to its first Fort Worth location, located in University Park Village at 1612 S. University Drive, Suite 501 (between Madewell and Ann Taylor). Specializing in non-invasive treatments for the face, body, and skin, Vitalyc’s 2,800-square-foot space was
FORT WORTH COUNTRY DAY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF $3.5 MILLION STATE-OF-THE-ART TRACK & TURF FIELDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTThe project is one of FWCD’s most significant athletics improvement projects in its 59-year historyFORT WORTH, Texas (January 11, 2023) – Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has completed construction on its $3.5 million track and turf fields improvement project, which marked one of the school’s most significant athletics improvement
Award recognizes business and community leaders who meet the highest ethical standards FORT WORTH, TX (Nov. 16, 2022) - Valoris proud to announce it is one of six Texas businesses to have the honor of receiving Better Business Bureau’s 2022 Torch Awards for Ethics. BBB serving the Heart of Texas presents the Torch Awards for Ethics each year to businesses that exemplify ethical behavior and display integrity in all aspects of its operations. Valor is a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company
Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has been selected by the Texas Wildlife Association to implement its new Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions Program (LWWE) during the 2022-2023 school year. FWCD is the only school in Fort Worth and one of only five schools in Texas selected for partnership.The LWWE program involves providing free natural resources, conservation, agriculture, and stewardship education programs to FWCD students within grades 7-12 to