Nick Stromwall - Partner & CEO

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

Nick spent 15 years developing leaders on the college campus as a college pastor and Operations Director for Campus Outreach. Nick spent a year working as the Operations and COO of Kingdom REI, a faith-based investor network.

He enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons and daughter enjoying the outdoors, mountain biking, and cultivating a love of music.

Nick is passionate about investing in businesses that want to create Kingdom Impact.

He enjoys connecting and finding opportunities for his investors to multiply their resources and impact.

Nick is actively invested in 136 units of multifamily in Ankeny, IA, a General Partner in an industrial warehouse in Tulsa, OK, a general partner in 48 units of multifamily in Des Moines, IA, a fund manager for >$1M in the Oak and Vine Upstream Energy Fund and co-owner of Heirloom Cottage AirBNB.

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.