Valor President Jarod Cox [Photo: Valor]

Valor has hired veteran executive Jarod Cox as president, bringing nearly two decades of energy and real estate finance experience to the oil and gas professional services firm.

Fort Worth-based Valor is a tech-enabled professional services company that provides oil and gas asset management for mineral rights owners, operators, and investors.

Valor CEO and co-founder Joseph DeWoody said Cox’s background positions him to help drive Valor’s next stage of expansion.

Cox’s “depth of experience and proven leadership in both finance and asset management bring tremendous value to our organization,” DeWoody said in a statement. “Jarod’s strategic insight will further strengthen Valor’s ability to deliver innovative, results-driven solutions for our clients.”

Valor said Cox’s experience spans accounting, finance, and strategic investment management, with a record of leadership and operational execution across the energy and real estate sectors.

Before Valor, Cox worked in accounting, finance, and investment management across various industries.

Cox began his career at KPMG LLP, auditing public and private companies before moving to Encore Acquisition Co., where he worked in financial reporting and analysis. He also serves as a director at Patterson Equity Partners, overseeing development projects and asset management across a diverse real estate portfolio.

Cox said he’s joining Valor at a time of strong momentum and growth.

“I’m incredibly excited to join Valor and build on the company’s momentum, especially as I get to partner with Joseph DeWoody and Clifton DuBose—two individuals I’ve known and trusted for over 38 years,” Cox said in a statement. “My career has been dedicated to creating strategic, results-driven solutions that deliver lasting value and improve operations. Valor’s unique blend of deep industry experience and forward-thinking technology provides the perfect platform to serve clients and drive continued growth.”

Earlier this year, Valor named veteran oil and gas executive Luke Hawkins as chief financial officer to lead financial strategy and growth, and it recently earned its third consecutive spot on the Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list, ranking No. 11 in 2025. Valor was also recognized on the Top 100 2025 North America Inspiring Workplaces list.

CEO and co-founder Joseph DeWoody was also named a finalist for Energy Services and Technology Executive of the Year in the D CEO awards.

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