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
A2 and E2 Provide Pathways to GED and a Paycheck for Tarrant County Residents FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 19, 2023) – Goodwill North Central Texas invites learners of all ages to go back to school this fall to earn their GED. Texas Governor Greg Abbot has proclaimed September 18-23, 2023, as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, highlighting the benefit of adult education programs like Goodwill’s A2 (Advancement and Achievement) and E2 (Education and Employment) programs. Goodwill NCT has partnered
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
FORT WORTH, Texas (September 5, 2023) – The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS. (GFWAR) has welcomed former Aledo Mayor Kit Marshall as their new Director of Advocacy and Community Affairs. In this role, Marshall will be responsible for managing legislative and community affairs on behalf of GFWAR and its members “Kit’s experience as an elected official and in the non-profit realm makes her an ideal fit for our team. With her wealth of knowledge of local and state governments, Kit will ensure our
Fort Worth, TX – September 1, 2023 – The Fort Worth Chamber is proud to honor Ty Stimpson as the 2023 Young Professional of the Year, presented by Leadership Fort Worth. The award, presented at the Chamber’s annual YP Summit, recognizes young professionals who are trailblazing a path forward in Fort Worth. The recipient exemplifies leadership in their industry, organization, and/or community. Ty Stimpson, currentPartner at Varghese Summersett Injury Law Group, holds a Master of Law in International and
Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (FWEDP), a privately funded non-profit focused on cultivating economic opportunities through business development and attraction, is proud to announce its inaugural Board of Directors.Composed of a diverse selection of seasoned executives from national and multinational corporations based in Fort Worth, the newly assembled 11-person Board signifies a robust and resolute commitment to attracting and recruiting businesses to Fort Worth, one of the fastest-growing
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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,
FORT WORTH, TX – The Fort Worth Chamber today announced it will honor Trail Drive Management Corporation, the not-for-profit entity operating Dickies Arena, with the 2023 Vandergriff Award, presented by Simmons Bank, at the Chamber’s State of the County address on August 17. The award honors a legacy individual or organization whose contributions positively impact Tarrant County on a national scale."We are thrilled to honor Trail Drive Management Corporation with the prestigious 2023 Vandergriff Award.”
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FORT WORTH, TX – The Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (FWEDP) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jessica Heer as Executive Vice President, effective August 28. A seasoned veteran in the economic development space, Heer will be joining FWEDP from her current role as Senior Vice President for Regional Marketing at the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC).Robert Allen, CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership, said: "Jessica's hire marks a significant step in our commitment to driving Fort
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,
Fort Worth, Texas - (July 25, 2023) - Junchuang North America, Inc. (JCNA), a leading provider of advanced technical solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) market, is expanding its operations to Fort Worth, Texas. The company has secured a 55,000-square-foot manufacturing/industrial facility at 46 Ranch Logistics Park in south Fort Worth, where it plans to invest approximately $21 million. The expansion is expected to generate over 120 jobs by 2025, contributing to the region's economic growth.The model
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 (July 10, 2023) – Thirty (30) of Tarrant County’s finest restaurants are participating in the 2023 DFW Restaurant Week, which officially takes place August 7-13, with optional extension lasting until September 3. Participating restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe dinners for $39 or $49, with some offering two-course lunch or brunch menus for $24 or $29.For each meal purchased at a Tarrant-area participating restaurant, 20 percent will be donated back to Fort Worth-based nonprofit
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, TX – Today the Fort Worth Chamber announced it will recognize RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC with The Chairman’s Spirit of Enterprise Award at the 2023 Annual Meeting on March 30, 2023 at the Texas Motor Speedway. The award, initiated in 1975, recognizes local enterprises for outstanding contributions to the development of the Fort Worth community. RECARO Aircraft Seating fascinates and inspires with premium airline seating solutions for a better travel experience. As an international,
FORT WORTH, TX – Today the Fort Worth Chamber announced it will recognize Dan Berce, President and Chief Executive Officer of GM Financial, with the 2023 Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award. Berce will be recognized at the FWC’s 141st Annual Meeting on March 30, 2023 at the Texas Motor Speedway. During his more than thirty years of executive leadership, Dan has been at the helm of a tremendous amount of progress and innovation. From stewarding the growth of one of the country’s most successful auto
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, TX – The Fort Worth Chamber is on a winning streak that puts even the most successful sports teams to shame. A recent study shows the Fort Worth Chamber has racked up 72 economic development project wins, creating more than 11,400 direct jobs for area residents. According to a recent study, the Fort Worth Chamber was able to leverage five years of funding from its members and supporters in the amount $25.25 million into a $2.5 billion capital investment in the Chamber’s service area. “$2.5
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
Following sold-out runs in the world’s largest cities including London, Melbourne, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York, the internationally acclaimed Lightscape will make its North Texas debut at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden on Nov. 18 and run on select nights through Jan. 8, 2023. Bank of America, one of the world’s leading financial institutions, has signed on as the presenting sponsor of Lightscape at the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden. With a sold-out crowd expected, attendees are encouraged to
Years-in-the-making, Fort Worth female business tycoon Sandra McGlothlin has unveiled Empire Holdings, a commercial real estate development company specializing in single-tenant, build-to-suit industrial properties with design, technology, and innovation at the forefront. With a mission to change the way commercial industrial spaces are built, McGlothlin has assembled a powerhouse leadership team for Empire Holdings, with 15-year development pro Bowie Holland serving as president, and Trenton Laird,
