Okay, let’s tackle this. So Walt has 57 years of experience, which is extremely long. Typically, professionals with this level of experience can command higher rates. However, his skills are more general, including team management, project planning, and accounting, which are not as in-demand as specialized skills. Considering his location in Illinois, USA, and his experience, I’m estimating his hourly rate to be around $75, which is on the lower end of the scale. This is because his skills are not highly specialized, and his experience, although long, is not in a field with extremely high demand. For example, experienced IT professionals or finance experts can charge much higher rates. So, this is a conservative estimate.