Okay, let’s tackle this. So Jan has 48 years of experience in event management, which is extremely rare. Typically, event managers with this level of experience can charge higher rates. However, considering the fact that Jan started her career in catering and hospitality, her rates might be lower than those of event managers with a background in corporate events or special events. I'll look at some general benchmarks for event managers in the San Francisco Bay Area. According to data, event managers with similar experience can charge around $75-$100 per hour. Given Jan's extensive experience and leadership role, I'll estimate her rate to be on the higher end of this range, around $75 per hour.