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About Ralph Nelson

Ralph Nelson is a USNA '87 graduate, pilot, businessman, computer consultant, author of personal financial management and life-skills publications, newspaper columnist, community leader and Navy-Marine Corps Relief caseworker.

Master Plan, Inc. (www.savvy.onweb.com), the Washington, D.C.-area company he founded, works to help Americans - especially U.S. military personnel - lead happier and more productive lives through long-term planning. When he is not writing, Ralph volunteers his time in local community building activities.

Ralph has worked for the Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET), Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS), and has been a principal partner and chief operating officer of a successful internet services and database management company. As a navy pilot, he flew P-3s throughout the Pacific, including during the Gulf War.

He lives outside Washington, D.C., with his wife Mandy and their son and daughter. His e-mail address is masterplaninc@aol.com.