Cheryl Yowell

Ms. Yowell directs and supervises day-to-day operations of Town of Madison business and oversees the employees and operation of the DMV Select office. As a lifelong resident of Madison County, Ms. Yowell has given back to the betterment of the area by having served in several positions, including Town Administrator, Town Clerk, Treasurer, Zoning Administrator, and DMV Select Supervisor.

Ms. Yowell is a 1984 graduate of Madison High School and attended PVCC. She has 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren, whose sporting events she attends whenever possible. She is also interested in scrapbooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Town Council

Mayor Jennifer Campbell

As a dedicated leader with over 24 years of experience in business development, marketing, and community engagement, Mayor Jennifer Campbell brings a wealth of expertise to Madison, VA. Having successfully driven strategic growth in industries ranging from agriculture and healthcare to media and telecommunications, she is committed to fostering economic development, enhancing public services, and strengthening the town’s close-knit community.

Her career includes serving in upper-management and decision-making positions that generated significant revenue growth. She has also been instrumental in business planning, customer relations, and event coordination, skills that will be invaluable in promoting the Town of Madison’s local businesses and tourism.

A champion of collaboration, Mayor Campbell is dedicated to ensuring transparent governance, improving infrastructure, and preserving Madison’s rich history while embracing new opportunities for progress. With a strong background in leadership, problem-solving, and civic engagement, she is eager to work alongside residents, businesses and council members to build a better future for the town.

Deborah Byram

Ms. Byram is a paralegal/firm administrator for a law firm in Charlottesville. She and her husband have resided in the Town of Madison for 20 years, lovingly remodeling their historic 1890's home year by year. Ms. Byram has four children and one grandchild. Ms. Byram attended Longwood College (now University) and earned a bachelor's degree in education. She also attended Piedmont Virginia Community College (associate's degree in design and drafting) and James Madison University (certificate of paralegal studies).

Charles A. Carter, Sr.

Mr. Carter is a lifelong educator, teaching English at Madison High School for 30 years, and he has been retired since 1999. He has also served on the Town Council for 30 years and the Board of Directors of the Madison County Library for four years. Mr. Carter has a love of animals, reading, gardening, jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, family, and playing poker with friends. He is married and has a son and daughter, as well as three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a black Lab.

Nancy Hawkins Knighting

Ms. Knighting has resided in Madison County her whole life, spending the last 30 years in the Town of Madison. She has a love for the historical and picturesque town and has enjoyed serving on the Town Council. Her hobbies include quilting, scrapbooking, and interacting with people.

Kimberly (Kim) A. Pumphrey

Ms. Pumphrey is the Administrative Director for Associates in Emergency Care (EMS Education). She retired from the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue, where she served as Battalion Chief. Ms. Pumphrey is passionate about giving back to the community and has been involved in various community activities throughout her life. She has one daughter - a Madison High School graduate - and two grandsons. Ms. Pumphrey graduated from Madison High School and went on to study at George Washington University, earning a paramedicine certificate. She has also attended Keiser University (associate's in science, magna cum laude) and the University of Phoenix (undergraduate certificate in medical records).