Operator Hello, and welcome to Gevo's first-quarter 2021 earnings conference call. My name is Towanda, and I will be your operator for today's call. [Operator instructions] Please note that this conference is being recorded. I would now turn the call over to Geoff Williams, Gevo's vice president, general counsel, and secretary. Please go ahead, Mr. Williams. Geoff Williams -- Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining Gevo's first-quarter 2021 earnings conference call. I would like to start by introducing today's participants from the company. With us today is Patrick Gruber, Gevo's chief executive officer; and Carolyn Romero, chief accounting officer. Earlier today, we issued a press release that outlines the topics we plan to discuss today.