MPEA
Jim Reilly had an extensive career in public service and executive leadership. Jim served as the Chief Executive Officer for multiple organizations, including the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. Their work focused on the redevelopment and expansion of key infrastructure in Illinois, such as Navy Pier and McCormick Place. Reilly also held key government positions, such as Deputy Governor for the State of Illinois under Governors Jim Thompson and Jim Edgar. Currently, Jim is a retired CEO and Trustee at the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, playing a crucial role in driving economic activity and job creation in the region.
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.