Gevo (NASDAQ: GEVO) names Todd Werpy, former ADM CSO, to its board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gevo, Inc., a renewable fuels, chemicals and carbon management company, has appointed Todd Werpy, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors as a Class director, effective August 20, 2026, with a term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. The Board determined that Werpy qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq listing standards.

For his service as a non-employee director, Werpy will receive an annual cash retainer of $85,000 and an initial equity grant valued at $94,500 under Gevo’s Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, and will be eligible for future equity and other compensation under the company’s policy. He has entered into Gevo’s customary indemnification agreement. Werpy brings more than three decades of experience in sustainable technologies and previously served as Chief Science Officer and Executive Committee member at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Non-employee director cash retainer: $85,000 Initial equity grant value: $94,500 U.S. patents held by Werpy: 36 +1 more

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Non-employee director cash retainer $85,000 Annual cash retainer for Todd Werpy as a Gevo board member

Initial equity grant value $94,500 Value of Werpy’s initial equity grant under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan

U.S. patents held by Werpy 36 Number of U.S. patents credited to director Todd Werpy

Top value-added chemicals in DOE report 12 Werpy co-authored the DOE report Top 12 Value-Added Chemicals from Biomass

Key Terms

indemnification agreement, Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), carbon capture and storage (CCS), +2 more

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indemnification agreement regulatory

"Mr. Werpy also entered into the Company’s customary form of indemnification agreement"

An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.

Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan financial

"equity award will be made pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan"

sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technical

"renewable products, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), motor fuels, chemicals"

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a drop-in replacement for conventional jet fuel made from non-petroleum sources such as waste oils, plant residues, or specially grown crops and manufactured to work with existing aircraft and fueling systems. It matters to investors because airlines and regulators are pushing to cut aviation’s carbon footprint, creating long-term demand, supply-chain opportunities, and regulatory risks for companies that produce, supply, or fail to adopt SAF—think of it as cleaner fuel that can reshape future revenue and cost structures.

carbon capture and storage (CCS) technical

"owns and operates an ethanol plant with an adjacent carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility"

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a set of technologies that pull carbon dioxide from power plants or the air, compress it, and store it long-term underground or in stable materials, like putting smoke into a sealed vault instead of releasing it into the air. Investors care because CCS can reduce a company’s emissions, influence regulatory costs and eligibility for subsidies, and affect long-term project viability and public perception, much like pollution control affects a factory’s future profits.

renewable natural gas (RNG) technical

"owns and operates one of the largest dairy-based renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities"

Renewable natural gas (RNG) is a fuel made by capturing methane released from organic waste—like landfills, farms, or wastewater—and cleaning it so it can replace conventional natural gas. Think of it as recycled gas: it turns waste into a usable energy product that can be sold, piped, or used as vehicle fuel. Investors care because RNG projects create predictable revenue streams, often qualify for subsidies or carbon credits, and reduce regulatory and market risk tied to emissions, affecting long-term cash flow and asset value.

Inline XBRL technical

"Cover Page Interactive Data File (Formatted as Inline XBRL)"

Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.

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FAQ

What board change did Gevo (GEVO) announce in July 2026?

Gevo announced the appointment of Todd Werpy, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors as a Class director, effective August 20, 2026. His current term will run until Gevo’s annual meeting of stockholders scheduled to be held in 2027.

How is new director Todd Werpy compensated at Gevo (GEVO)?

Todd Werpy will receive an annual cash retainer of $85,000 and an initial equity grant valued at $94,500 under Gevo’s Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, plus eligibility for future equity and other compensation under the company’s non-employee director policy.

Is Todd Werpy considered an independent director at Gevo (GEVO)?

Yes. Gevo’s Board evaluated Todd Werpy under Nasdaq listing standards and concluded that he is an independent director. The company also stated there are no arrangements for his selection and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Regulation S-K Item 404(a).

What is Todd Werpy’s background relevant to Gevo (GEVO)?

Todd Werpy brings more than three decades of experience in sustainable technologies, R&D and manufacturing. He most recently served as Chief Science Officer and Executive Committee member at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) and holds 36 U.S. patents and over 100 patents globally.

What indemnification protections does Gevo (GEVO) provide to Todd Werpy?

Upon joining the board, Todd Werpy entered into Gevo’s customary indemnification agreement for directors. This agreement is designed to protect him against certain liabilities arising from board service, consistent with protections Gevo typically provides to its non-employee directors.

What does Gevo (GEVO) focus on in its business?

Gevo is described as a next-generation diversified energy company producing renewable fuels, chemicals and carbon management solutions. Its technologies support sustainable aviation fuel, motor fuels, chemicals, carbon capture and storage, and dairy-based renewable natural gas, aiming to enhance energy security and rural economic growth.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 13, 2026

Gevo, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-35073	87-0747704
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		Identification No.)

345 Inverness Drive South, Building C, Suite 310, Englewood, CO 80112

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 858-8358

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading symbol		Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		GEVO		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Effective as of August 20, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Gevo, Inc. (“Gevo” or the “Company”) approved the appointment of Todd Werpy to the Board as a Class II director, with a current term that will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027. Mr. Werpy will receive an annual cash retainer of $85,000 and an equity grant valued at $94,500 for service as a non-employee director, subject to the Company’s compensation policy for non-employee directors as specified from time to time by the Board. The equity award will be made pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan. Mr. Werpy will also be eligible to receive annual grants of equity and other compensation consistent with the Company’s compensation policy for his service as a non-employee director, as specified from time to time by the Board. Mr. Werpy also entered into the Company’s customary form of indemnification agreement upon his appointment to the Board.

There are no understandings or arrangements with any person pursuant to which Mr. Werpy was selected as a director, and Mr. Werpy is not party to any related party transaction required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

The Board considered the independence of Mr. Werpy under The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) listing standards and concluded that Mr. Werpy is an independent director under the applicable Nasdaq standards.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD.

The Company issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 in connection with the appointment of Mr. Werpy to the Board.

The information included in this Current Report under Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated July 16, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (Formatted as Inline XBRL)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	GEVO, INC.
Date: July 16, 2026	By:	/s/ E. Cabell Massey
		E. Cabell Massey
		Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

  345 Inverness Drive South Building C, Suite 310 Englewood, CO 80112  t 303-858-8358 f 303-858-8431 gevo.com 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gevo Announces Appointment of Todd Werpy to Board of Directors

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – July 16, 2026 – Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leader in renewable fuels, chemicals and carbon management, today announced the appointment of Todd Werpy, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors. Werpy brings more than three decades of innovation and executive leadership experience spanning sustainable technologies, global research and development, manufacturing operations, and enterprise transformation.

“Todd is a highly respected leader whose unique combination of scientific expertise, operational discipline and commercial execution will be a tremendous asset to Gevo,” said Gevo Chief Executive Officer Paul Bloom. “As we continue to build our business focused on low-carbon fuels, renewable chemicals, carbon management, and sustainable growth, we believe Todd’s experience scaling technology, modernizing operations and transforming complex manufacturing organizations will strengthen our Board and help guide Gevo’s next phase of value creation.”

A recognized scientist, innovator and business leader, Werpy most recently served as Chief Science Officer and a member of the Executive Committee at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) where he helped build a strong technology pipeline that generated significant enterprise value through innovation, commercialization and strategic partnerships. He also was an executive leader supporting modernization programs involving automation, advanced process controls and analytics that delivered significant returns while improving productivity, reliability, and sustainability. His expertise spans biotechnology, catalysis, process engineering and commercialization of bio-based technologies.

“Gevo has built a strong foundation of technologies, assets and capabilities that can help address some of the most important challenges facing markets today,” said Werpy. “I am honored to join the Board and look forward to working alongside my fellow directors and the management team to support Gevo’s continued growth and long-term success.”

Werpy holds a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Michigan State University and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Executive Leadership Program. He holds 36 U.S. patents and more than 100 patents globally and is the recipient of the American Chemical Society’s Green Chemistry Award. He is also widely recognized as a co-author of the U.S. Department of Energy report, Top 12 Value-Added Chemicals from Biomass.

The addition of Todd Werpy to the Gevo Board of Directors is effective August 20.

About Gevo

Gevo is a next-generation diversified energy company committed to fueling America’s future with cost-effective, drop-in fuels that contribute to energy security, abate carbon, and strengthen rural communities to drive economic growth. Gevo’s innovative technology can be used to make a variety of renewable products, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), motor fuels, chemicals, and other materials that provide U.S.-made solutions. Gevo’s business model includes developing, financing, and operating production facilities that create jobs and revitalize communities. Gevo owns and operates an ethanol plant with an adjacent carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility and Class VI carbon-storage well. Gevo also owns and operates one of the largest dairy-based renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities in the United States, turning by-products into clean, reliable energy. Additionally, Gevo developed the world’s first production facility for specialty alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) fuels and chemicals operating since 2012. Gevo is currently developing the world’s first large-scale ATJ facility to be co-located at our North Dakota site. Gevo’s market-driven “pay-for-performance” approach regarding carbon and other sustainability attributes helps deliver value to our local economies. Through its Verity subsidiary, Gevo provides transparency, accountability, and efficiency in tracking, measuring, and verifying various attributes throughout the supply chain. By strengthening rural economies, Gevo is working to secure a self-sufficient future and to make sure value is brought to the market.

For more information, please go to www.gevo.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to a variety of matters, without limitation, including the appointment of Todd Werpy, and other statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Gevo and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Gevo undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Gevo believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Gevo in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Gevo for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Gevo.

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Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 11.0 KB

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