Riley leads the engineering behind C.R. Fireworks Wildfire Defense Systems, guiding projects from early planning and design through final installation. His background includes engineering studies, research and development, and extensive field experience.
Riley brings expertise in mechanical design, fluid mechanics, pump systems, water distribution networks, automation, machining, and fabrication. Riley approaches every project with a balance of creativity and practicality, combining technical knowledge with hands-on problem solving to deliver reliable wildfire defense systems.
Outside of work, Riley volunteers with the Napa County Prescribed Burn Association, training and facilitating the responsible use of prescribed fire to manage landscapes and reduce wildfire intensity. He holds Firefighter Type 2 and Wilderness First Responder certification.