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Tom Olivo
Tom Olivo is an entrepreneur, author, and photographer whose work sits at the intersection of business performance, wild places, and visual storytelling. As the founder of Success Profiles, Inc., Tom has spent more than three decades helping organizations identify, measure, and develop high-performing leaders through data-driven behavioral insights. His work is deeply rooted in the principles of open-book management and aligned leadership, partnering with companies to build cultures where transparency, accountability, and performance thrive. Known for his emphasis on the “visual display of quantitative information,” Tom brings clarity to complex human dynamics, helping leaders make better - evidence - based decisions about people, roles, and long-term organizational success.
Beyond business, Tom is an active voice in conservation, particularly in the coastal and rainforest ecosystems of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. His work highlights the delicate balance between economic development, sportfishing, and environmental stewardship. Through writing, photography, and advocacy, he brings attention to the importance of protecting marine biodiversity and rainforest habitats, often focusing on the role that responsible tourism and sustainable fishing practices can play in preserving these environments for future generations.
A passionate angler and explorer, Tom’s dedication for fly fishing is matched only by his commitment to documenting the natural world through photography. His time on the water—whether offshore pursuing billfish or inshore exploring the rich ecosystems of Golfo Dulce—has shaped a unique perspective that blends adventure with observation. That perspective carries through his work as a regular contributor to Marlin Magazine, and the IGFA where he writes feature articles that capture the essence of sportfishing destinations, the people who define them, and the evolving challenges facing the oceans.
Tom is also the author of two fine art photography books centered on Costa Rica. Sweet Gulf is an immersive visual narrative of life on the Osa Peninsula, combining striking imagery of rainforest wildlife and sportfishing culture with a deeper exploration of place and connection. His latest work, 12 12 12, expands that vision into a high-intensity journey across Costa Rica—12 days, 12 hours a day, and 12 distinct locations—capturing the country’s extraordinary biodiversity and landscapes through both lens and story. Together, his books reflect a consistent theme: a deep respect for wild places and a desire to inspire others not only to experience them, but to protect them. Tom, now semi retired, divides his time between his hometown of Bozeman Montana and in Canaza on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica.
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