Chris M. Ryan

Chris M. Ryan is the current President & COO at Gevo. Chris has over 25 years of experience in the industry, with their previous notable positions including Chief Operating Officer at NatureWorks LLC from June 2002 to June 2009, and Director of Biocatalyst Development at Cargill Dow LLC from September 1998 to June 2002. Chris started their career as a Research Chemist at HB Fuller from June 1988 to June 1992, before moving on to Cargill where they spent 6 years as the Director of Product Development.

Chris M. Ryan has a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota and a BA in Chemistry from Gustavus Adolphus College. Chris also attended Hill Murray High School.

Some of their coworkers include Geoffrey T. Williams - General Counsel & Secretary, Heather Manuel - VP, Corporate Communications, and Kimberly Bowron - Chief People Officer. Their manager is Patrick R. Gruber, CEO & Director.