MPEA
Jeffrey Bethke is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial and operational consultancy, currently serving as Managing Partner at Ingenuity Advising since January 2021. In addition, Jeffrey holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA), focusing on enhancing the economy of Illinois and its regional development. Previously, Jeffrey spent 18 years at DePaul University, concluding tenure as Executive Vice President and CFO while also serving in various roles such as Treasurer and Director of Procurement. As President of the Educational Advancement Fund, Inc. from 2005 to 2017, Jeffrey oversaw the operation and successful sale of a major student housing facility in Chicago. Educational credentials include an MBA with a focus on Finance, Marketing, and Strategic Management from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, along with specialized training from Harvard and Northwestern universities. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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MPEA
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) is a municipal corporation created by the Illinois General Assembly. Its Board of Directors is appointed by the Governor of Illinois and the Mayor of Chicago. MPEA owns and manages the McCormick Place complex and seeks to promote and operate conventions, fairs and expositions in the Chicago area, in an effort to strengthen the local economy. Historic Navy Pier is also owned and managed by MPEA and the Authority is charged with carrying out the recreational, commercial and cultural redevelopment and operation of Navy Pier, which has become Chicago's most popular visitor attraction. MPEA is also active in the community, and oversees a variety of programs that positively impact the thousands whose jobs are tied to McCormick Place and Navy Pier, as well as the millions who visit both venues each year. Take a look at our contributions and then plan to visit acclaimed McCormick Place and multi-faceted Navy Pier in the near future.