Okay, let’s tackle this. So Ken Olson has 29 years of experience in operations management, which is a significant amount of time. His skills in event management, project management, and strategic planning are also in demand. However, his experience is in a smaller industry (tourism) and in a specific role (operations manager). Location is Meridian, Idaho, which is a smaller city. Considering these factors, I'll estimate his hourly rate to be on the lower side of the industry average. A rough estimate for an operations manager with similar experience and skills in a smaller city might be around $75 per hour.