Hunter Harris Valor Staff Landman

Valor Employee Spotlight | Hunter Harris

TL;DR: This employee spotlight introduces Hunter Harris, a Staff Landman at Valor. A TCU graduate with a Geology degree and former Division I football player, Hunter previously worked as a staff geologist at BBA Engineering. At Valor, he runs title, maps tracts using mineral.tech software, and supports client onboarding across the Land and Mineral Management department.

Welcome to our Valor Employee Spotlight series! In this edition, we’re thrilled to introduce Hunter Harris, Staff Landman. Hunter is a vital member of the Valor family and we can’t wait for you to learn more about him!

Background and Experience

Hunter Harris graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU) with a Bachelor of Science in Geology, where he was a research assistant in the university’s Geology Department, as well as a member of the university’s Division I football program. Prior to joining Valor, Hunter served as a staff geologist for Bertram, Texas-based BBA Engineering, a full-service environmental consulting, hydrogeology, and engineering firm providing a broad range of services to industrial, municipal, and public clientele across Texas and surrounding states. 

Role at Valor

Hunter plays a pivotal role in our Land and Mineral Management department, applying his expertise in geology to our mineral clients’ portfolios. His day-to-day responsibilities center around running title to accurately determine asset ownership for our clients. This crucial process involves meticulously tracing property histories to establish rightful ownership, a foundation of our mineral management services. Hunter also excels in accurately mapping tracts for client assets using our proprietary mineral management software, mineral.tech®. His proficiency with mineral management data and software is key in maintaining the high accuracy and reliability of our platform. Beyond these technical tasks, Hunter is instrumental in supporting the department with the onboarding of new clients, and adapting our strategies to meet their diverse needs. He routinely works with a broad spectrum of clientele, including individuals, families, banks, corporations, and universities, ensuring their unique mineral management needs are met with the highest standard of professionalism and expertise.

Hunter’s Favorites

Outside the Office

  • Outside the office, Hunter is an avid outdoorsman with a deep passion for fishing and hunting. He enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible. Away from the wilderness, Hunter enjoys playing the guitar and listening to music with friends. However, the most joyous part of his life is undoubtedly the time spent with his two children. Hunter cherishes every opportunity to bond with his kids, making the most of their time together.

Favorite Drink/Food

Hunter’s favorite food is smoked BBQ, prepared in an offset smoker. He says there is nothing better than enjoying some BBQ and a nice cold beer outside with friends and family.

What Hunter Loves Most About Valor

“The best part about working at Valor is undoubtedly the people. Our leadership team is not just incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, but they have also created an environment that encourages personal growth and development in my role. The people here are the primary reason Valor is a great place to work.” – Hunter Harris

Hunter 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

  • Educational Background: Hunter Harris earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Texas Christian University while playing on the Division I football team.
  • Prior Experience: Before Valor, Hunter served as a staff geologist at BBA Engineering, an environmental consulting and hydrogeology firm based in Bertram, Texas.
  • Title Research Role: Hunter runs title to determine asset ownership, tracing property histories that form the foundation of Valor's mineral management services.
  • Software Expertise: Hunter maps tracts for client assets using Valor's proprietary mineral.tech platform, maintaining data accuracy across the mineral management system.
  • Diverse Client Support: Hunter assists with onboarding new clients including individuals, families, banks, corporations, and universities within the Land and Mineral Management department.

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