Welcome to our Valor Employee Spotlight series! In this edition, we’re thrilled to introduce Jennifer Dodgen, CPLTA, our Senior Manager of Division Orders. Jennifer is a vital member of the Valor family and we can’t wait for you to learn more about her!
Background and Experience
Jennifer Dodgen is a Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst (CPLTA) with 19 years of experience in land management within the oil and gas industry. She began her career running title during the Barnett Shale boom in 2005. She later went on to work at XTO as a Division Order analyst, with a focus on releasing suspended funds and developing a strong foundation in owner relations.
Jennifer has served in various land management roles for several prominent Texas operators, including smaller family-owned companies, where she played a hands-on role in operations, land, and accounting. Her extensive experience is further enhanced by her academic achievements, including an associate’s degree in Business Administration, as well as the completion of the Education Program in Petroleum Land Management at Texas Christian University in 2008. Jennifer went on to receive her CPLTA designation in 2012. She has also been a member and board-level director of both the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Lease and Title Analysts (DFW-ALTA) and the DALWORTH Association of Division Order Analysts.
Role at Valor
Given Jennifer’s vast experience, she is an incredible asset to the Valor team, supporting both our mineral and operator clients. Her day-to-day responsibilities typically involve land administration, division orders, owner relations, regulatory reporting for operators, and other land obligations. Jennifer’s expertise ensures that our clients receive top-tier service, and her dedication significantly contributes to the success of our operations. Jennifer has also played a huge role in helping discover large amounts of suspended funds for Valor’s mineral owner clients.
Jennifer’s Favorites
Outside the Office
Outside the office, Jennifer loves spending time with her husband at their cabin in Jacksboro and doing jigsaw puzzles nightly to wind down. With her daughter, being a senior this year, she is cherishing as much time with her as possible.
What Jennifer Loves Most About Valor
Jennifer loves the people at Valor, noting that having great colleagues creates a wonderful atmosphere. Even when the workload increases, the stress doesn’t, thanks to the strong collaboration within the team.
Jennifer is a remarkable example of the talent we have here at Valor. Stay tuned for more employee spotlights to learn about the incredible individuals who make Valor a great place to work!
Key Takeaways
- Certified Credentials: Jennifer Dodgen holds the Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst (CPLTA) designation, which she received in 2012 after years of industry experience.
- Industry Start: Jennifer began her career running title during the Barnett Shale boom in 2005, building foundational expertise in land management work.
- Prior Experience: She previously worked as a Division Order analyst at XTO, focusing on releasing suspended funds and developing skills in owner relations.
- Role at Valor: Her responsibilities include land administration, division orders, owner relations, regulatory reporting for operators, and recovering suspended funds for mineral owner clients.
- Education Background: Jennifer completed the Education Program in Petroleum Land Management at Texas Christian University in 2008 alongside an associate's in Business Administration.
Read more from Valor
- Barnett Shale — Original US shale gas play; late-life-cycle operators.
- Owner Relations — Division orders, suspended balances, owner-inquiry response.
- Mineral Management Services — Title verification, lease analysis, royalty audit, division-order maintenance.