Michael Pohanka

Michael Pohanka became a Director of PHA Canada in December 2022. He gained experience in lung health through a lengthy career as a Vice President of the Trudell Medical Group of companies, where he was responsible for the operations of Pro Resp Inc. Pro Resp provides respiratory home health care to thousands of Ontario lung disease clients each day, including those with PH. Mike saw first-hand the devastating effects of PH when it claimed the life of a friend with a young family.

Mike is a Certified Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant. For over 20 years, he was an Ontario Respiratory Care Society member and a Director of the Ontario Home Respiratory Services Association.

In 2017, he and his wife relocated from Ontario to Kelowna, BC to be closer to children, grandchildren, and Okanagan wineries. Mike retired in 2020 and transitioned to volunteer work as a director for several nonprofit charitable organizations. He hopes to apply his knowledge and experience to assist PHA Canada in developing its next strategic plan and raising funds for PH education and research.