Chris Wilcox

Chris Wilcox is a successful venture founder and promoter with the bulk of his experience in commercial development and international trade. He is currently the Vice President of Business Development for Gevo’s hydrocarbon business handling all aspects of strategy, marketing, sales, and distribution. In the decade prior Chris headed business and corporate development efforts for several industrial biotechnology companies as well as traditional companies looking to enter the biotech sector. In the early 2000’s Chris co-founded, grew, and successfully exited Plascon Inc., a company which imports conversion equipment and establishes turn-key manufacturing operations in the ethylene industry. Prior to this Chris managed the Mid-Atlantic region for Rockwell Automation where he directed OEM and distribution relations in the industrial power transmission sector. In addition to his roles in the industrial sector, he has been called to assist in early and small venture valuations and support smaller publically traded organizations navigate earnings calls and investor presentations. Chris holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business.