MPEA
Stephanie L. is an experienced accounting professional currently serving as Accounting Manager at the Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority since July 2017, after previously holding the position of Controller at the same organization. Stephanie's career in accounting began as an Account Clerk at Purdue University Calumet from 1992 to 2000, followed by a role as Office Manager at Robert Walters for a year in 2001. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Purdue University Northwest, which was obtained between 1993 and 2001.
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.