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Get filing alertsGevo appoints former ADM Chief Science Officer Todd Werpy to Board of Directors
Filed July 16, 2026 · Period ending July 13, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Todd Werpy, Ph.D., appointed as independent Class II director effective August 20, 2026, with term expiring at 2027 annual meeting. Werpy brings 30+ years in sustainable technologies, R&D, and manufacturing operations.
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Werpy most recently served as Chief Science Officer and Executive Committee member at ADM, where he built technology pipelines generating enterprise value and led modernization programs involving automation and advanced process controls.
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Werpy holds 36 U.S. patents and over 100 patents globally, with expertise spanning biotechnology, catalysis, process engineering, and commercialization of bio-based technologies. Recipient of American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry Award.
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Werpy will receive standard non-employee director compensation: $85,000 annual cash retainer and $94,500 equity grant under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, with eligibility for future annual grants.
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Summary
Gevo has added operational and technical depth to its Board with the appointment of Todd Werpy, Ph.D., effective August 20, 2026. Werpy brings three decades of experience in sustainable technologies and manufacturing operations, most recently as Chief Science Officer at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), where he built technology pipelines that generated enterprise value and led modernization programs involving automation and advanced process controls. His expertise in biotechnology, catalysis, and commercialization of bio-based technologies aligns with Gevo's focus on low-carbon fuels, renewable chemicals, and carbon management.
The appointment appears aimed at strengthening the Board's capabilities as Gevo transitions from technology development to commercial-scale operations. Werpy's track record in scaling technology and transforming complex manufacturing organizations could prove valuable as the company works to commercialize its sustainable aviation fuel and renewable chemicals platforms. His 36 U.S. patents and recognition as a recipient of the American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry Award underscore his technical credentials in the renewable fuels and chemicals space.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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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.
The Board appointed Todd Werpy as a Class II director effective August 20, 2026, with his term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting. The Board determined Mr. Werpy is independent under Nasdaq listing standards. There are no related party transactions or special arrangements associated with his appointment.
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Gevo appoints Todd Werpy, Ph.D., former ADM Chief Science Officer, to its Board of Directors effective August 20, 2026.
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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.
Werpy's background includes building technology pipelines at ADM that generated enterprise value through innovation and strategic partnerships, and leading modernization programs that delivered returns while improving productivity and sustainability. His expertise spans biotechnology, catalysis, process engineering, and commercialization of bio-based technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Michigan State University, 36 U.S. patents and over 100 patents globally, and is a recipient of the American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry Award.
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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.
CEO Paul Bloom stated that Werpy's experience in scaling technology, modernizing operations, and transforming complex manufacturing organizations will strengthen the Board and guide Gevo's next phase of value creation as the company focuses on low-carbon fuels, renewable chemicals, carbon management, and sustainable growth. The appointment appears aimed at adding operational and technical expertise to support Gevo's commercialization and scaling efforts.
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