Where energy & environment intersect

EVH Corporate Development, LLC is an energy operating & holdings firm
bending the curve on new energy solutions.
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30+

Years of impact

$500M+

Capital deployed by our leadership team in the last 5 years

3.3B+

Highest annualized revenue from startup ventures

EVH’S Strategic approach to reshaping the energy industry. It’s not disruption—it’s evolution.

Innovative

We evolve traditional energy
assets and infrastructure, transforming
them through sustainable technologies and strategic investments. By seamlessly blending legacy expertise with groundbreaking solutions, EVH drives innovation without abandoning existing energy infrastructure.

Carbon-Light

Our strategic approach prioritizes reducing emissions while still acknowledging the importance of our current energy needs. We don't simply replace—we strategically evolve traditional energy assets to a lower carbon output. This balanced approach accelerates real-world impact by cutting emissions through efficient, targeted innovations.

Tech-Forward

EVH actively incorporates cutting-edge technologies to enhance and transform energy infrastructures. Our approach is data-driven, digitized, and smart—leveraging advanced analytics, automation, AI, and tech-infused solutions to optimize operations, sustainability, and investment outcomes.

EVH Corporate Development, LLC

At EVH Corp, we’re leading the energy transition movement through experience, innovation, and strategy. With a hands-on approach, we deliver more than just capital—we provide insight, partnership, and long-term support to help visionary companies scale.
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Our strategic approach isn't just a vision—it's EVH’s practical blueprint for meaningful, strategic, and long-term impact.
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We act as committed stakeholders alongside our partners—supporting them with deep expertise, long-term vision, and strategy.
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Headquartered in Houston, EVH develops operating strategies that identify, partner, scale, and impact companies with transformative potential.
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Doubling down on our commitment to identify and support visionary companies that will drive meaningful change in industrial innovation and sustainable infrastructure.
Meet the team

EVH Leadership

Bending the curve on energy transition—guided by experience, powered by innovation, committed to sustainable impact.
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Benjamin P. Cowart
CEO/Founder, Governance, Corporate Development & Strategy
Ben is the Founder and CEO of EVH Corporate Development, LLC, with 39+ years of leadership in the energy transition. He previously led Vertex Energy through refinery transformation for renewable fuels. A Harvard AMP graduate and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year National finalist, Cowart is recognized for bridging traditional energy with sustainable innovation across the evolving energy landscape.
Ayana L. Hill
Executive Director, Creative Strategy & Brand Innovation
Ayana Hill is a strategic brand innovator with over 13 years' experience in technology, advertising, government, and sports/entertainment. At EVH Corp, she oversees brand identity, communications, and creative operations, driving impactful storytelling and sustainable energy transition solutions.
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Taylor Barnes
Intern – Finance Major, Corporate Execution
Taylor Barnes, a finance major intern at EVH Corporate Development, supports key research and operational initiatives. Currently a Dean’s List student at the University of St. Thomas, she demonstrates strong analytical and entrepreneurial skills through her academic research and competition involvement.