Wally Thom
Wally Thom at Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha

Wally Thom

Product Specialist

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha

2141 E Moreland Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53186

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4.7
231 Reviews

Army veteran living in Waukesha, with two kids. My daughter is a UW-Madison graduate, and my son is a Wisconsin Lutheran College graduate.. After 26 years in IT, including management, I made a career change in order to interact with & help other people. My vast personal background makes it easy to relate to all customers. I have chosen to work for a Kia dealership because I believe in their product. Kia brand awards recently earned speak volumes. President's Club Member & Top New Car Salesperson at my dealership in 2018 & 2019.

Dealership Experience

9 yrs, 5 mos

Industry Experience

9 yrs, 5 mos

Specialties & Trainings

DealerRater Certified

President's Club

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4.7

231 Reviews

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231 Reviews of Wally Thom

September 05, 2026

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Wish they had more cars on the lot because getting a model in a different color was a bigger problem than it should have been. Took over two weeks and they didn't exactly match the offer made on the ini More

by mukhaas
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September 02, 2026

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Wally was a wonderful salesman to work with. He took his time and answered all questions. He also spent additional time showing me all of the vehicles features and setup for my preferences. He h More

by greg.lindemann
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Sep 02, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Your note about Wally taking the time to explain every feature reflects our team’s focus on personalized service. We’re pleased he could set up your new Kia Telluride Hybrid to match your preferences. Knowing his follow-up check-ins have been helpful means a lot to our team. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

July 29, 2026

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What a great dealership experience. Wally, my salesman, was excellent. No pressure. No stories that sounded far fetched. Talked normal not like a superior sales person. Ann in finance w More

by bergeronmike4
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Other Employees Tagged: Ann Henderson

Jul 29, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

We appreciate your kind words. It’s great that Wally provided a smooth, no-pressure process and Ann explained each finance step thoroughly. Congratulations on your used Kia Soul. Enjoy every mile. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

July 28, 2026

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Mysterio is a very good dealership to work with. They are very friendly and helpful, especially the salesperson I worked with Wally. Thank you! More

by Bryce
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Jul 28, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

We appreciate you sharing how welcoming our team and Wally were during your visit. Congratulations on your new Kia Seltos. Thank you for choosing us. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

July 11, 2026

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I work with Paul. It was nice working with a regular guy and not a slippery sales. I would buy a car from him again if you’re in the market, go check it out. More

by toady-pyre52
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Jul 12, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

We appreciate your business and this review. We'd like to know more about your visit and where you feel we can improve in order to make your next visit a 5-star experience. If it's possible to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to contact us directly or let us know the best way to contact you and we will reach out. Thank you again for your input, and we hope to hear from you soon. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 24, 2026

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It was a pleasure working with Wally. He was so very helpful in getting me exactly what I wanted. I will not hesitate referring anyone who wants to buy a car to contact your dealership. More

by MZIZZY
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May 24, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

We’re delighted Wally could help you choose the right Kia. Thank you for recommending us to your friends. Enjoy your new Kia and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 06, 2026

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I’m happy that my first time getting a car was a non-stressful process. Wally and Ann was very nice and helpful. More

by jathon turner
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Other Employees Tagged: Ann Henderson

May 06, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

It’s great to hear your first car purchase was stress-free. Thank you for noting how helpful Wally and Ann were. Enjoy your Kia and safe travels ahead. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

May 01, 2026

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Russ Darrow Kia is by far the best car dealership I've ever encountered. Not only are the cars amazing, but the customer service is exceptional. Moreover, management goes above and beyond to help you with More

by JEANDELONGET
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May 01, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

We’re delighted to know you had such a positive experience and that our customer care and management efforts stood out. Thank you for trusting our team with your Kia K5 service and recommending us to others. Gildardo and everyone here appreciate your support. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

April 09, 2026

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All salesmen and management were very helpful during our car buying experience. We greatly recommend this dealership to anyone. More

by LRSchwendy
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Apr 09, 2026

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for highlighting how helpful our team was during your used Kia Telluride purchase. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back. Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

November 10, 2025

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Everyone was very kind and understanding of my situation. They worked with me and my budget which I was grateful for. More

by Kd2000
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Other Employees Tagged: Ann Henderson , Ben Artymowski

Nov 10, 2025

Russ Darrow Kia of Waukesha responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience! Jonathan Brown jonathan.brown@russdarrow.com

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