Okay, let’s tackle this. So Ken Ross has experience as an architect and planner, which are in demand. He’s also a president of his own company, indicating leadership skills. Location is Johnson City, TN, which is a smaller market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, architects in the Knoxville, TN area (not far from Johnson City) have median salaries around $80,000. However, considering his experience and leadership role, I’d estimate his rate to be around $125 per hour, which is slightly higher than the median but still reasonable for a senior architect in a smaller market.