Nick Stromwall - Partner & CEO

I am the founder of Oak and Vine Capital, where I help investors multiply their money so they can, in turn, multiply their impact.

I started my entrepreneurial journey in college, launching a computer consulting business for small businesses. Later, as a college minister and Operations Director, I mentored young professionals to discover and deploy their unique skills for Kingdom advancement.

Today, I’m passionate about investing in businesses that create Kingdom impact.

I’m currently invested in over 14 syndication projects in multifamily, industrial, private credit, preferred equity and Oil and Gas.

I’m actively invested in 136 multifamily units in Ankeny, IA, 48 units in Des Moines, IA, and an industrial warehouse in Tulsa, OK.

I also manage over $6M in the Oak and Vine Upstream Energy Fund 1 &2 and co-own Heirloom Cottage AirBNB

Additionally, I’m a fund manager on 1,000 multifamily units with Starting Point Capital.

My greatest joy is found in my relationships with my wife, Katie, and our four children.

We love being outside, skiing, mountain biking, and a newfound interest in rucking.

I often write on LinkedIn about getting the #triplewin, winning at work, home, and community.

Karen Villacrusis - Executive Assistant

As part of the Oak and Vine Capital team, Karen supports Nick in delivering meaningful value to investors by helping them multiply their money and their impact. She plays a key role in streamlining operations, managing social media, and assisting in building authentic relationships with investors, as well as sourcing purpose-driven opportunities. Her behind-the-scenes support allows Nick to stay focused on high-level strategy and investor engagement.

Karen is passionate about helping others thrive and takes joy in making the details run smoothly so the mission can move forward with clarity and excellence. She loves supporting Nick in connecting with values-aligned investors and uncovering opportunities that allow them to multiply both their resources and their Kingdom impact.

Outside of work, Karen is all about family. Her favorite bonding moments include karaoke nights and sharing great food with her loved ones—simple joys that recharge her and fuel her desire to serve well.