Erik Pettersen is a former nuclear submarine officer, chemical industry executive and management consultant. As a first generation American, he inherited from his parents a lifelong fascination with the many nuances of the English language. His family and friends will readily attest that he is an incorrigible punster. He is also the author of a devotional biography, Semper Fi: The Psalms of Robert Alexander. Erik and his wife Linda live in Annapolis, Maryland.