Okay, let’s tackle this. So Dave Tibbitts has 29 years of experience in accounting and program management, which is a good amount of time to have developed strong skills. His education from Cleveland State University is also a plus. He worked as a Business Analyst at Forest City Enterprises, Inc., which is a company that requires strong analytical skills. Considering his experience, education, and location (Cleveland, Ohio), I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $120. This is slightly lower than the national average for accountants and financial analysts, but taking into account his non-traditional background in programming, I think this is a reasonable estimate.