Gevo, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on October 28, 2026, disclosing the appointment of K'Lynne Johnson to its Board of Directors as a Class II director, effective November 4, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New director appointed: K'Lynne Johnson was appointed to Gevo's Board as a Class II director, effective November 4, 2026.
  • Term length: Ms. Johnson's current term is set to expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027.
  • Annual cash retainer: Ms. Johnson will receive an annual cash retainer of $85,000 for her service as a non-employee director.
  • Equity grant: Ms. Johnson will receive an equity grant valued at $63,000, to be made pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan.
  • Independence determination: The Board concluded that Ms. Johnson qualifies as an independent director under applicable Nasdaq listing standards.
  • No related-party arrangements: According to the filing, there are no understandings or arrangements with any person pursuant to which Ms. Johnson was selected, and she is not party to any related-party transaction required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Gevo Board Expansion: Details of the K'Lynne Johnson Appointment

Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEVO), a Delaware-incorporated company headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, disclosed the Board of Directors' approval of K'Lynne Johnson's appointment as a Class II director, with an effective date of November 4, 2026. According to the filing, Ms. Johnson's current term as a Class II director will expire at the company's annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027.

The filing states that Ms. Johnson will receive an annual cash retainer of $85,000 and an equity grant valued at $63,000 for her 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 is to be made pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan. The filing further notes that Ms. Johnson will be eligible to receive annual grants of equity and other compensation consistent with the company's non-employee director compensation policy going forward.

The company also disclosed that Ms. Johnson entered into the company's customary form of indemnification agreement upon her appointment. The Board considered Ms. Johnson's independence under Nasdaq listing standards and concluded she qualifies as independent. In connection with the appointment, Gevo issued a press release dated October 28, 2026, attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1, which the company disclosed is deemed "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

What Was Disclosed

Gevo's Form 8-K, filed October 28, 2026, reported the appointment of K'Lynne Johnson to the Board as a Class II independent director effective November 4, 2026, along with her compensation terms of an $85,000 annual cash retainer and a $63,000 equity grant.