MPEA jobs and careers
Chicago, IL, United States
As of October 23, 2026, MPEA has no open roles listed.
About 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.
- Founded
- 1989
- Employees
- 125
- Headquarters
- Chicago
Leadership
The top of MPEA's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.
Larita Clark
CEO
14 reports
Michael Carlson
Director Of Facility Operations
5 reports
Jason Bormann
Chief Financial Officer
4 reports
Matthew Simmons
General Counsel
1 report
Kelsey Rubin
Director Of Business Development And Strategy
Jobs at MPEA
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MPEA jobs: common questions
- Is MPEA hiring right now?
- MPEA has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on MPEA's careers site.
- Where is MPEA headquartered?
- MPEA is headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States and was founded in 1989.
- Who leads MPEA?
- Larita Clark, CEO, is at the top of MPEA's org chart.
- How do I apply for a job at MPEA?
- Pick a role on MPEA's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on MPEA's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.