Okay, let’s tackle this. So Charles Sims has 37 years of experience as a Lean-Continuous Improvement Manager, which is extremely long-term. Typically, professionals with this level of experience can command higher rates. However, the industry and location play a significant role. In the manufacturing and operations space, experienced managers like Charles can charge higher rates, but not as high as those in tech or finance. Considering the location is St Joseph, Missouri, which is not a major hub, I'll take into account regional differences. A rough estimate for a seasoned Lean-Continuous Improvement Manager in the Midwest would be around $75–$125 per hour. Given his extensive experience, I'll round down to $75.