About us
RECYCLE RENEW EVOLVE
Based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Evolve is developing a circular economy for sustainably recycled battery materials. The company is improving the environmental impact of traditional lithium-ion battery recycling processes by reducing carbon emissions, increasing material recovery rates, and enhancing product quality.
Our Team
We believe that success is a product of our passion, innovation, and collaboration.
Our team is the driving force behind our journey to excellence, and we take pride in providing an engaging and dynamic workplace where talent thrives and ideas are turned into reality.

Mike Vogel
Founder & CEO
Entrepreneur, investor, and business leader with a passion for innovation, adding value, and making the world a better place.
Mike founded Evolve Materials in early 2022 with a vision to decentralize Lithium battery recycling and to create industry leading zero-waste recycling systems and technologies.
Former CEO and founder of LINICO Corporation, investor and Board member of Singaporean Green Li-ion Pte. Ltd.

Mike Menard
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Manufacturing Leader with 30 years of leadership experience. I am driven by a passion for leadership, mentoring, and training. BS in Business and Administration.
