John Pourmand — Sales & Leasing Professional
John
Pourmand
Sales & Leasing Professional
He Plays the Long Game.
On his nights and weekends, John Pourmand plays poker professionally. The strategy, the patience, the reading of the room — those instincts don't switch off when he walks back into the showroom on Monday morning.
His path to that showroom started a long way from California. John was born in Tehran, raised in part in Hamburg, Germany, and arrived in San Diego in 1986 — and never left. Twenty-six of those years have been spent in the automobile industry.
Most of that career has been spent behind the curtain of the business. He owned and operated his own wholesale company from 2001 to 2015. He's worked as a used car manager and buyer across multiple automotive brands. He's served as a finance director. He understands the numbers, the inventory, and the deal from angles most floor salespeople never see.
He brought all of that to Bob Stall in March 2024. Why this dealership specifically? Because, in his words, it's one of the last independently family-owned franchise dealerships left in San Diego. After 26 years in the industry, that mattered to him.
"Customers may not always buy today."
— John Pourmand, Sales & LeasingJohn says it openly, and it's the difference between his approach and the way the industry tends to work. He'd rather give you the truthful answer, the persistent follow-up, and the time to make the right decision than push you into the wrong one. The poker player in him understands: not every hand needs to be played.
Twenty-Six Years. Every Side of the Deal.
John has spent more than two decades in automotive — but not just in sales. He's owned a wholesale operation, managed used car inventories for multiple brands, and run finance offices. The result is a salesperson who already knows what the lender sees, what the appraiser is looking for, and what a fair deal actually looks like before the paperwork starts.
Career Background
- 26+ years in the automotive industry (since 1999)
- Owned & operated a wholesale company (2001–2015)
- Used car manager / buyer across multiple brands
- Finance director
- With Bob Stall since March 2024
What He's Known For
- Open and honest — straight answers, no games
- Will fight for customers to get the best deal
- Excellent and persistent follow-up
- Deep knowledge of finance, inventory, and trade-in valuation
Background
- Born in Tehran, Iran
- Raised in part in Hamburg, Germany
- San Diego since 1986
- Played college basketball
5 Stars from Parviz Ershadi.
"My experience at Bob Stall Chevrolet went beyond my expectations — I was very pleased with the outcome! Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Ali, the manager, and John, the dealer agent. Their professionalism was outstanding, and they made the entire car-leasing process delightful and easy."
"I usually don't rate car dealerships very highly, but this team truly changed my mind. John handled every detail — from the paperwork to helping us select the right vehicle, explaining all the features, and even giving us a hands-on tutorial of the new car."
"I'm very happy with this Chevy dealership and I will definitely come back. I highly recommend them to my family and friends!"
Bankers Hill. Since 2003.
John has called downtown San Diego home since 2003 — currently in Bankers Hill — and has been a San Diegan since 1986. After Tehran and Hamburg, San Diego was the city that stuck.
The weather. The people. And the fact that his family is here. All three matter, in roughly that order.
When customers ask where to go, his short list is exactly where he actually spends his time: the Downtown and Gaslamp area, Balboa Park, and any beach. Forty years in this city, and the recommendations stay close to home for a reason.
Working out of La Mesa keeps him a quick freeway run from downtown — and within easy reach of customers across the entire San Diego County.
Favorite Local Spots
- Downtown / Gaslamp area
- Balboa Park
- Any beach — take your pick
Where He's Based
- Lives in Bankers Hill
- Downtown San Diego resident since 2003
- San Diegan since 1986
- Works in La Mesa — central county
Cards, Court, and Family.
Outside of the dealership, John plays poker. Not casually — professionally. The kind of game where reading people, managing risk, and knowing when to fold is the difference between a good night and a bad one. The skills travel.
Before poker, there was basketball. He played college ball, and the discipline that takes shows up in how he runs his work life now. The rest of his off-the-clock time goes to family — the reason he's stayed in San Diego for nearly four decades in the first place.
For the record, he drives Chevrolets. "I always drive the brand I work for," he says. After 26 years in the automotive industry, he's earned the right to be choosy about what's in the driveway.
- - Born in Tehran, raised in Hamburg, San Diegan since 1986
- - Plays poker professionally
- - Played college basketball
- - Owned a wholesale automotive company for 14 years
- - Has worked as a used car manager and finance director
- - Drives the brand he works for — always has
- - Loves that Bob Stall is one of the last independent franchises in SD
Say Hi to John
Whether you're shopping a lease, trading in, or just want a salesperson who'll tell you the truth about the deal — John is the one to call. Twenty-six years across every side of this business, and a customer base that includes people who say they don't usually rate dealerships highly.
John Pourmand is a Sales & Leasing Professional at Bob Stall Chevrolet, located at 7601 Alvarado Road, La Mesa, CA 91942. Born in Tehran, raised in part in Hamburg, Germany, and a San Diegan since 1986, John brings 26+ years of automotive experience to the floor — including more than a decade owning his own wholesale company, time as a used car manager and buyer for multiple brands, and roles as a finance director. He specializes in vehicle leasing, trade-in valuation, and finding the right deal for the long term, with an open and honest approach and persistent follow-up. Customers like Parviz Ershadi have recommended John to family and friends after a leasing experience that "went beyond my expectations." A Bankers Hill resident, John serves shoppers across downtown San Diego, La Mesa, El Cajon, Coronado, and the surrounding area. 5-star reviewed on Google. Call 619-460-1311 to reach John.