About Us
Our Why
Connections. Big Ideas. Growth. Results.
At OLSENFINLEY, trusted advisors - Tom and Karin - combine distinct yet complementary skill sets to empower clients with the tools they need to succeed. Their collective years of experience plus shared expertise in government relations is shaped by different paths—Tom through a dedicated career in government and public affairs, and Karin through extensive experience in building, development, and strategic planning.
Their approaches reflect their strengths: Tom’s decisive, action-oriented approach honed from years in journalism enables him to cut through complexity and identify clear, actionable steps. Karin’s perceptive approach identifies connections that shape smarter decisions by paying attention to key details, ensuring critical elements are recognized and solutions are well-informed.
OLSENFINLEY, individually and together, delivers integrated solutions that help clients achieve meaningful results.
Tom Olsen
Navigating Communications, Government, Media, and Industry with Impact
Tom Olsen has established himself as a trusted advisor to the highest echelons of government and industry with over three decades of expertise in government relations, communications, journalism and marketing. Tom provided strategic communications counsel to three Alberta Premiers and Cabinet, as well as CEOs and executive teams across a diverse array of sectors.
Tom led government relations files for clients in industries including transportation, energy, education, and non-profit housing. He prepared CEOs and leadership team members for media appearances, public presentations and meetings with senior elected and unelected government officials.
Tom’s leadership in the development and execution of multi-million-dollar marketing and communications campaigns has reached tens of millions across Canada, the United States, and Europe.
From conceptualizing and building a startup organization into a powerhouse agency, Tom has demonstrated his capacity for turning vision into reality.
Karin Finley
Driving Strategic Leadership, Development, and Partnerships with Purpose
Karin Finley has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and problem-solver in Alberta’s real estate landscape with almost thirty years of experience in development, building, government relations, and strategic business planning.
Karin provided owners representation across projects of all sizes, managing small to multi-million dollar budgets across project components of planning, engineering, budgeting, and marketing — from non-profit housing initiatives to large-scale community designs — supporting individual landowners, investment groups, municipalities, and dedicated developers.
Karin excels at aligning bold visions with actionable strategies: her expertise is demonstrated mapping out pathways for success — identifying key steps, assembling the right teams, and guiding projects forward with clear processes and thoughtful leadership.
Capable of leading conventional and unconventional projects, Karin thrives where creativity meets complexity, guiding clients to make informed decisions and turn bold ideas into reality.