---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-049429"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GEVO"
cik: "0001392380"
company_name: "Gevo, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T03:45:28.108232+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Gevo enters consulting agreement with former CEO Patrick Gruber at $30k/month through March 2029

## Summary
- Consulting fee of $30,000/month to Patrick Gruber LLC, effective May 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029.
- Former CEO Gruber retired April 1, 2026; agreement signed April 22, 2026 for transitional advisory services.
- Services expected less than 20% of prior full-time level; includes calls, meetings, and advisory reviews.
- Agreement terminates for cause or upon Gruber's death; customary confidentiality and IP ownership provisions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-049429
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GEVO
- cik: 0001392380
- company_name: Gevo, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1392380/000110465926049429/0001104659-26-049429-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1392380/000110465926049429/tm2612418d1_8k.htm

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