GEVO Gevo Inc

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - March 22, 2013 - Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce Executive Vice President and General Counsel Brett Lund has been named one of the Top Forty Business Leaders Under 40 Years Old by the Denver Business Journal.  Mr. Lund was recognized for his business success and community contributions.

"I congratulate Brett on this award.  I am pleased that the Denver Community recognizes Brett and his achievements," said Dr. Patrick Gruber, Gevo's Chief Executive Officer.

The Denver Business Journal honored the Forty Under 40 on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.

To review the entire article as posted in the Denver Business Journal, go to:

http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/print-edition/2013/03/22/40-under-40-2013-winner---brett-lund.html.

About Gevo

Gevo is a leading renewable chemicals and next-generation biofuels company. Gevo's patent-protected, capital-light business model converts existing ethanol plants into biorefineries to make isobutanol. This versatile chemical can be directly integrated into existing chemical and fuel products to deliver environmental and economic benefits. Gevo started up its first commercial isobutanol facility in Luverne, Minn., and has a marquee list of partners including Coca-Cola, Sasol, and LANXESS, among others. Gevo is committed to a sustainable bio-based economy that meets society's needs for plentiful food and clean air and water. For more information, visit www.gevo.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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