Okay, let’s tackle this. So Jerry Myerscough has been CEO of Myerscough Payroll Services Inc. for 52 years, which is a long time. His experience in customer service, strategic planning, team building, leadership, sales, marketing, and restaurant management are valuable. Location is Charleston, IL, which is a mid-sized city. Considering his extensive experience and the fact that he has been running a business for so long, his rate might be on the lower side. However, his skills are in demand, especially in small business management and customer service. I'll look at average CEO salaries in the US, which range from $100,000 to $250,000 per year. Since Jerry has been CEO for 52 years, his salary might be more on the lower side. Let’s estimate his hourly rate based on his experience. Assuming a 40-hour workweek and 52 weeks per year, that’s around 2080 hours per year. Using the lower end of the average CEO salary range, $100,000 per year, his hourly rate would be $100,000 / 2080 hours ≈ $48 per hour. However, considering his skills and experience, I'll round up to $125 per hour.