MPEA
Alichia Johnson has extensive experience in labor relations and operations management, currently serving as the Manager of Labor Relations and Campus Operations at the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority since February 2014. In this role, Alichia oversees daily operations of Labor Relations, Campus Operations, and the Energy Center while providing administrative support to senior leadership. Prior roles include Labor Management Project Coordinator, where Alichia handled labor relations matters and managed exhibitor concerns, and Show Services Coordinator at McCormick Place / SMG, responsible for contractor program oversight and policy development. Alichia’s career began as an Administration Coordinator and Administrative Assistant at the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority. Alichia holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education - Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management from DeVry University.
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.