Okay, let’s tackle this. So David F Smith has 24 years of experience in customer-facing roles and strategic planning. His experience as a General Manager and Vice President at two different companies, plus his degrees in Information Technology and Business Administration, are valuable assets. Skills like customer service, management, sales, and marketing are in demand. However, his experience is mostly in the service sector, which tends to pay less than industries like finance or technology. Location is Wyoming, PA, which is a small town. Considering his experience and skills, I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $125, which is slightly below the national average for executives with similar experience and skills. Some executives with similar experience might charge $200-$300 per hour, but David’s background is more in customer-facing roles, so I’m being conservative with this estimate.