Rusnak/Pasadena

Meet Our Staff

Management

  • Fred Pourfarzib

    Fred Pourfarzib

    General Manager

    626-229-2481
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    Fred Pourfarzib

    Fred Pourfarzib

    General Manager

    Languages: English, Farsi

    Fred has been with the Rusnak Family of Dealerships since 2003 and has over 25 years of experience in the high-end luxury vehicles market. What fuels Fred is the fascination of evolving automotive technologies and his commitment to sharing this passion with others and with his love of the outdoors (hiking/jogging), his favorite Porsche is the Cayenne Turbo.

  • Jason Ijadi

    Jason Ijadi

    General Sales Manager

    626 229-2562
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    Jason Ijadi

    Jason Ijadi

    General Sales Manager

  • Joanna Rodriquez

    Joanna Rodriquez

    Sales Manager

    626-229-2432
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    Joanna Rodriquez

    Joanna Rodriquez

    Sales Manager

    Joanna started in the automobile business in 1998 as a receptionist. Within ten years she went on to become a sales assistant, internet sales consultant , and then a finance manager. She joined the Rusnak Auto Group in 2010 and has since worked her way up in several stores. In January 2021, she was promoted to sales manager here at Rusnak/Pasadena Porsche.

    One of her favorite perks about her job are the ride and drive events. There’s nothing like being able to drive a Porsche at its fullest potential.

  • Allen Khatchik

    Allen Khatchik

    Pre-Owned Manager

    626-229-2428
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    Allen Khatchik

    Allen Khatchik

    Pre-Owned Manager

    Languages: French, Armenian, and Farsi.

    Brought in by the GM at our BMW store, Allen joined the Rusnak franchise in 2009. He has been with the Porsche brand since 2010, first at our Westlake store and now here with us in Pasadena. With his attention to detail, you can trust that Allen only “handpicks” the best vehicles for our pre-owned inventory, meeting Porsche’s stringent requirements for their Approved Certified Pre-Owned program. When he’s away from work, you’ll see Allen on the sidelines, ardently supporting his son who’s playing on the high-school basketball team. He’s also a huge fan of the Lakers. His favorite Porsche is the Cayenne GTS due to its versatility, awesome sound and good looks.

  • Greg Kassarjian

    Greg Kassarjian

    Service Manager

    626-229-2852
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    Greg Kassarjian

    Greg Kassarjian

    Service Manager

    Greg has been in the automotive industry for over 25 years primarily with Mercedes Benz and now his dream brand Porsche. He has a true passion for customers and making it his personal goal to make customers for life.

  • Ronald (Alex) Flores

    Ronald (Alex) Flores

    Parts Manager

    (844) 241-2392
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    Ronald (Alex) Flores

    Ronald (Alex) Flores

    Parts Manager

  • Vivian F.

    Vivian F.

    Finance Manager

    626-229-2444
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    Vivian F.

    Vivian F.

    Finance Manager

    Vivian Fowler was born in Whittier, California, but raised in St. Petersburg, Florida.  She love both States, and travels back to Florida whenever she can to visit family and friends, and of course beautiful beaches!

    Vivian has been in the auto industry for over 25+ years.  She has worked in almost every capacity on the Sales side.  She really enjoys the Finance Department because she feels that is where she can best help our guests.

    Her passion outside of work is primarily family.  Her husband and two sons all love to hang out together!

    Vivian’s favorite hobby though, is spending time in the garden.  She really enjoys getting to be creative with plants and flowers. It’s very calming, and rewarding. She has tried to create her own tropical oasis in her backyard.

  • Alice Yu

    Alice Yu

    Finance Manager

    (626) 229-2812
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    Alice Yu

    Alice Yu

    Finance Manager

  • Bryan Antonio

    Bryan Antonio

    Finance Manager

    626-229-2459
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    Bryan Antonio

    Bryan Antonio

    Finance Manager

    Bryan has more than 20 years of experience in the world of luxury automobiles. Driven by a commitment to delivering unparalleled buying experiences, he has thrived in this industry. He believes every client deserves the best, and strives to make that a reality.  Outside of the showroom, he finds the greatest joy in spending time with his family by the ocean and believes that nothing beats the thrill of driving a Porsche 911 GR3 RS.

Sales

  • Stephen Rumph

    Stephen Rumph

    Senior Internet Brand Ambassador

    626-229-2886
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    Stephen Rumph

    Stephen Rumph

    Senior Internet Brand Ambassador

    Steve has been at Rusnak Porsche for over 6 years. He entered the car business in 1989 starting at Toyota then later moving onto Lexus. He also tried his hand at real estate. Steve is a big outdoor guy who enjoys extreme sports including snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding and BMX. For his outdoor needs he would prefer the Cayenne S, but his favorite Porsche is the Panamera S.

  • Jason Ka

    Jason Ka

    Senior Brand Ambassador

    626-229-2888
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    Jason Ka

    Jason Ka

    Senior Brand Ambassador

    Languages: Speaks Cantonese & Mandarin

    Jason has been dedicated to the Rusnak franchise since 1998, starting out as a Sales Professional with Audi/Porsche when the two stores were combined. He became a Finance Manager in 2001 and then a Sales Manager in 2002 solely with Porsche when the stores divorced. In 2005, he reunited with Audi as Sales Manager. Things have come full circle and Jason is once again part of our Porsche team. Aside from less stress, he’s coming back to what he loves – mingling with customers who share his passion for the Porsche brand. On his day-off, you will find Jason cheering on his favorite NFL team, the 49ers. If he could own only one Porsche, Jason would choose the air-cooled 993 Cabriolet with a traditional manual transmission.

  • David Illya

    David Illya

    Senior Brand Ambassador

    626-229-2458
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    David Illya

    David Illya

    Senior Brand Ambassador

    Languages: Speaks Farsi & Asyrian

    David has been with the Rusnak family since 2009 and started his Porsche career in 2001. Prior to that, he was in the IT field, possessing zero knowledge of the car business. A friend referred him into the industry via Porsche and the relationship developed instantly from there. In his spare time, David loves sports. He played soccer during his younger days and counts Manchester United as his favorite team. The New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Lakers are the other two professional teams that he follows. David’s Porsche of choice is the Boxster S.

  • Simon Tran

    Simon Tran

    Senior Brand Ambassador

    626-229-2817
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    Simon Tran

    Simon Tran

    Senior Brand Ambassador

    Simon was born in Hong Kong and raised in Los Angeles. In 2015, Simon was introduced to the automotive industry by a friend and ever since then, it brings him much joy to be able to provide customers with an easy and hassle-free buying experience. Cars have always been his passion. Simon started with the Volkswagen brand. And now working for  his dream brand Porsche, Simon is ecstatic to provide the ultimate Porsche purchasing experience. Outside of work, Simon likes to travel, cook, and spend time with his family and friends.

  • Salmaan Bokhari

    Salmaan Bokhari

    Senior Brand Ambassador

    (626) 229-2866
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    Salmaan Bokhari

    Salmaan Bokhari

    Senior Brand Ambassador

  • Matthew Avanesian

    Matthew Avanesian

    Brand Ambassador

    (626) 229-2509
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    Matthew Avanesian

    Matthew Avanesian

    Brand Ambassador

    Matthew was in the restaurant business for 22 years. He sold his business and got into Mortgage Lending in 2018 and after that joined the Rusnak Audi team in November 2022. Once a position in Porsche sales became available, he transferred to Rusnak Porsche Pasadena in January of 2024.

  • Lidiya Galstyan

    Lidiya Galstyan

    Brand Ambassador

    (626) 229-2479
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    Lidiya Galstyan

    Lidiya Galstyan

    Brand Ambassador

  • Christian  Quiroga

    Christian Quiroga

    Internet Brand Ambassador

    (626) 229-2551
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    Christian  Quiroga

    Christian Quiroga

    Internet Brand Ambassador

  • Matt  Forutan

    Matt Forutan

    Lease Retention Brand Ambassador

    (626) 229-2571
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    Matt  Forutan

    Matt Forutan

    Lease Retention Brand Ambassador

  • Hendrik Cerri

    Hendrik Cerri

    Brand Ambassador

    626 229-2869
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    Hendrik Cerri

    Hendrik Cerri

    Brand Ambassador

  • Freddrick Baker

    Freddrick Baker

    Sales Consultant

    626 229-2823
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    Freddrick Baker

    Freddrick Baker

    Sales Consultant

  • Johnpaul Moreno

    Johnpaul Moreno

    Sales Consultant

    626 229-2801
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    Johnpaul Moreno

    Johnpaul Moreno

    Sales Consultant

  • Andrew Ona Herrera

    Andrew Ona Herrera

    Sales Consultant

    626 229-2743
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    Andrew Ona Herrera

    Andrew Ona Herrera

    Sales Consultant

  • Paul Kim

    Paul Kim

    Fleet Sales

    626-229-2812
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    Paul Kim

    Paul Kim

    Fleet Sales

    Paul has had a long career in the automotive industry. Beginning at Lexus then Audi and now Porsche, the Rusnak Auto Group has benefited from his expertise and Leadership to get things done. In his spare time Paul enjoys Golf and is a devout fan of classical music.

    His favorite Porsche is 718 Cayman for its pure speed and elegance.

  • Jorge Magdaleno

    Jorge Magdaleno

    Porsche Pro

    626-229-2477
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    Jorge Magdaleno

    Jorge Magdaleno

    Porsche Pro

    Technology is as essential as the oil in a motor, Jorge joined the Rusnak franchise in 2022. As a Porsche Pro you can trust his ability to explain the technology in your vehicle his attention to detail comes from a background in sales, finance and technology.

     

    A life-long resident of a Pasadena, he is a Member of the Tournament of Roses and ardently supports his community. He’s also a huge fan of all Los Angeles Sports Teams, Rams, Lakers and Dodgers. His favorite Porsche is the Panamera GTS due to its technology, size and racing heritage.

  • Jenny Cabrera

    Jenny Cabrera

    Inventory Specialist & Receptionist

    (626) 229-2855
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    Jenny Cabrera

    Jenny Cabrera

    Inventory Specialist & Receptionist

Service

  • Jason Yamasaki

    Jason Yamasaki

    Assistant Service Manager

    626-229-2879
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    Jason Yamasaki

    Jason Yamasaki

    Assistant Service Manager

    Languages: English and Spanish

    I stared in 2017 as the loaner fleet associate with the Rusnak family and currently a service consultant. I enjoy talking, meeting and helping all of our customers and building a personal relationship with them.  I spend my spare time with my family at car shows, autocross events and just about anything motorcycle or automobile related. My personal favorite Porsche is the 964 Carrera RS

  • V. L.

    V. L.

    Service Advisor

    626-229-2879
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    V. L.

    V. L.

    Service Advisor

    Victor has been in the automotive industry for 10 years working for Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, and now Porsche. His hobbies include drumming, modifying cars, and canyon driving.   His favorite TV show is ” The Grand Tour”. His favorite Porsche model is the 997 GT3. He is a firm believer in naturally aspirated engine.

  • Steven Sullivan

    Steven Sullivan

    Service Advisor

    626-229-2444
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    Steven Sullivan

    Steven Sullivan

    Service Advisor

    Steven has been an Automotive Service Consultant for the last 14 years, working with various luxury brands in the Southern California area. He is very excited to be part of the Rusnak Porsche team since late 2021. Having a 911 in his family in the early 70’s, was one of the inspiring memories that led him back to Porsche. There is nothing more rewarding than assisting his Rusnak clients with the highest quality service on the vehicles they hold so much passion for.
     
    When he is not working, he keeps busy with his two English Bulldogs, creative writing, painting, and riding his motorcycle on the weekends.
  • Daoshang "Tom" Wang

    Daoshang "Tom" Wang

    Service Advisor

    626-449-0770
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    Daoshang

    Daoshang "Tom" Wang

    Service Advisor

    Tom has been in the automotive industry for approximately six years, has been passionate about Porsche since childhood, and consistently brings positive energy to all automotive endeavors. Additionally, Tom is fluent in both English and Mandarin.

  • Matthew Bell

    Matthew Bell

    Service Advisor

    626-229-2418
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    Matthew Bell

    Matthew Bell

    Service Advisor

    Early in Matt’s life he had the joy of hearing a flat 6 engine revving out to 9,000 rpm as it went around the streets of long beach circuit. It was at that moment that he understood just how special Porsche as brand really is. Fast forward to today and now he is able to meet new people and share his passion for the brand. 

  • Claudia Guillen

    Claudia Guillen

    Loaner Car Agent

    626-229-2579
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    Claudia Guillen

    Claudia Guillen

    Loaner Car Agent

    Claudia Guillen, was born and raised here in Pasadena Ca.

    She has worked in administration, telecommunication and is experienced in sales.

    She is driven by continuously learning and improving and takes pride in being professional and providing the best customer service.

    As the Inventory Specialist here at Rusnak her goal is to grow within the company.

  • Lorene Washington

    Lorene Washington

    Service Department Coordinator/Cashier

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    Lorene Washington

    Lorene Washington

    Service Department Coordinator/Cashier

    Lorene originally came to Rusnak in 2021 from a reputable temp organization to work in the Porsche Service Department.  Later that year, she was offered a full time position with the Rusnak family. She has over 30 years of experience in Customer Service in various capacities and therefore takes pride when handling any customer issues.  Lorene briefly left the Rusnak organization at the end of 2022 and returned in September of 2023 as the Porsche Service Receptionist.

  • Jonathan

    Jonathan

    Foreman/Dispatcher

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    Jonathan

    Jonathan

    Foreman/Dispatcher

    “JD” has been in the automotive industry for 20 years and feels that nothing has come close to the experience he’s had at Porsche. He has been with Rusnak Pasadena Porsche since 2017. Every day comes with unique challenges, but having the right team has helped him overcome, achieve his goals, and lead him to success. In turn, he likes to help others achieve their goals and strive for victory.

    On his free time, he likes to spend time with family and friends. He always likes to say, “just relax, stay positive, and have a beautiful day.”

Parts

  • Geovanni Arias

    Geovanni Arias

    Assistant Parts Manager

    626-449-0770
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    Geovanni Arias

    Geovanni Arias

    Assistant Parts Manager

    Geovanni has enjoyed being in the automotive industry for the past 10 years. The challenges and the opportunities that come with the industry that has allowed him to grow inside and outside of work. He is passionate about personal development and always looking forward to improving each and every single day. He enjoys reading books and spending time with his family.

Contact Us

Main (626) 376-4504
325 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
Rusnak/Pasadena 34.1463109, -118.1571157.