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.

Event Venues

Property Development

Real Estate

MPEA

Larita Clark

Edgar Utreras

Tiffany M. Wright

Bill Sayatovic (BigBill)

Christine Fracaro

Mark Bickler

Jeanine Gillen

Jason Bormann

Jim Reilly

The Leadership Team at MPEA is responsible for strategic decision-making and overall governance of the authority, ensuring efficient management of McCormick Place and Navy Pier. This team sets the vision and direction for events, oversees financial performance, and fosters community engagement, all aimed at enhancing local economic growth and improving visitor experiences at these iconic venues.

Leadership Team

Operations Team

Finance Team

Human Resources Team

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Operations Team

Finance Team

Human Resources Team