The founding board of directors and first executive consisted of Terry McManus (president), Gregory Marshall (vice-president), and other Canadian songwriters, including Eddie Schwartz, Rich Dodson, composer/arranger Maribeth Solomon, and lawyer/lyricist Stephen Stohn - plus executive director Donna Murphy. An honorary board was assembled that included Paul Anka, Geddy Lee, Tom Cochrane and Robbie Robertson.
The initial governing body and first management team comprised Terry McManus (chairman), Gregory Marshall (vice-chairman), along with other Canadian lyricists, including Eddie Schwartz, Rich Dodson, composer/arranger Maribeth Solomon, and lawyer/lyricist Stephen Stohn - accompanied by executive director Donna Murphy. An honorary advisory board was formed that included Paul Anka, Geddy Lee, Tom Cochrane and Robbie Robertson.