
WHO WE ARE
STAFF
2024 BOARD MEMBERS
The Madison Main Street Program Board of Directors are a team of active Madison residents dedicated to the preservation of our historic district through strategic planning, creative events, placemaking, and teamwork. For questions regarding volunteer opportunities and the Board of Directors, please email info@madisonmainstreet.com
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Jeff Brautigam, President
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Dan Baughman, Treasurer
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Laura Hodges, Secretary
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Matt Chandler, Economic Vitality Committee Chair
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Valecia Crisafulli, Member at Large
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Ed Ray, Design Committee Chair
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Kendall Withered, Member at Large
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Margo Olson, Member at Large
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Nicole Schell, Member at Large
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Hilary Beall, Immediate Past President, Organization Committee Chair
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Colleen Sutton, Promotions Committee Chair
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Chris Cody, Member at Large
THE MAIN STREET APPROACH
Video Produced by Lindsay Holley
HISTORY
The National Trust for Historic Preservation began its national Main Street movement in 1979, with Madison as one of three pilot communities. Madison Main Street is a team of residents, business owners, property owners, and civic leaders working together to ensure that downtown Madison is a vibrant place to live, work, shop, dine, visit, and play. Madison Main Street is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization designated by Indiana Main Street and accredited by the National Main Street Center. Madison is one of more than 1,200 Main Street communities across the country with the common goal of preserving America’s historic downtown as economically vital centers of the community.
Madison’s historic downtown district is economically vibrant, with shops, restaurants, and nightlife serving local residents as well as a large number of tourists and visitors. With more than 18 events organized annually, we ensure the investment in our non-profit mission is measurable and promotes all things local. Our volunteers get things done! MMSP is made up of a volunteer-based board and committee leadership. Paid staff follow through with the initiatives and day-to-day organization that is strategically planned by the volunteer base. Become a volunteer today!
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Madison Main Street Program is to ensure the preservation-based economic and social vitality of Madison’s historic downtown commercial district.
VISION STATEMENT
A dynamic downtown rooted in historic preservation, where vibrant commerce, full storefronts, and active upper-story spaces drive economic vitality and create a welcoming place for all to live, work, and belong.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
We believe that Main Streets are for everyone. At the core of our approach to revitalization is a commitment to creating places of shared prosperity, equal access to opportunity, and inclusive engagement. The National Main Street Center and the Madison Main Street Program model and champion this vision through our actions and programs.