Okay, let’s tackle this. So Mark Barber has a diverse skill set with experience in development, design, business development, marketing, sales, and more. He has held leadership positions at several well-established companies, including General Electric Company and Ford Motor Credit Company. His experience spans over 40 years, with a significant portion of that time in business development and marketing. Location is Weston, Connecticut, which is a relatively affluent area. Considering his extensive experience, strong skill set, and location, I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $125. This is slightly lower than the national average for business development professionals, but taking into account his extensive experience and the fact that he has worked in multiple industries, I believe this rate is reasonable.