The Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Program is governed by a Steering Committee comprised of local writers, business people, creative writing professors, students, and university administrators. Steering Committee members are chosen by the donors and the President of the University on recommendation of the committee.

Members of the 2009 - 2010 Markin-Flanagan Steering Committee are:
Christian Bok, Allan Boss, Marcello Di Cintio, Jackie Flanagan, Don Gorman, Rosemary Griebel, Cara Hedley, Janice Lee, Dan Maher, Allan Markin, Anne McWhir, and Haijo Westra.