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James Greer is the founder of Wildfire Defense Mesh™, a company transforming wildfire resilience with high-performance mesh solutions for homes and critical infrastructure. Designed to block embers, radiant heat, and direct flame, the mesh originated from his family business in Australia and has been localized for the U.S. market—now with U.S. patent-pending status and deployments nationwide. James is the architect of the award-winning Wildfire Defenders: Community Mesh Program, which empowers homeowners, Firewise leaders, and contractors to implement low-cost, high-impact mesh installations at scale. The program supports neighborhoods with bulk purchasing, vent-sizing tools, and expert guidance, creating a replicable model for grassroots wildfire defense. A recipient of the LA Resilience Rebuild Cup, James is committed to closing the equity gap in fire protection and building local capacity through education, field support, and hands-on action. His work continues to inspire a growing network of communities ready to defend what matters most.