Meet the Oak and Vine team.

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 across two energy deals, Oak and Vine Upstream Energy Fund 1 and Oak and Vine Upstream Energy Fund 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.

Robert H. Bellinger II has spent his career helping people turn ideas into something that lasts. For more than twenty years, he practiced law with a focus on estate planning, business, commercial law, and finance, guiding clients as they structured their enterprises, protected their assets, and planned for long-term success. That work gave him a front-row seat to a simple truth: the ventures that endure are the ones built on strong legal and financial foundations.

That insight shaped the next chapter of his career. Robert expanded into real estate development and private capital, fields where his instinct for legal precision and strategic planning proved especially valuable. As the owner of Premier Builders and Developers LLC, he oversees the construction of custom homes and small-scale development projects throughout Northeast Indiana, pairing hands-on building experience with the legal acumen he spent decades refining.

Today, Robert is the founder of Premier Capital Partners, where he works to bridge the gap between investors and real-world real estate opportunities. As a capital raiser and developer, he draws on his diverse background to connect capital with purpose, helping investors take part in projects that are thoughtfully designed, well-structured, and built to create both financial returns and lasting community impact.

A firm believer that great developments start with great relationships, Robert remains deeply invested in the communities he builds in, partnering locally to strengthen the places his projects call home.

James supports Oak and Vine’s marketing behind the scenes. He helps develop content that shares the firm’s story and values, along with strategies to reach a wider audience. He also tracks marketing performance and keeps projects moving on schedule, so the team can stay focused on serving clients well.

James also looks for ways to make the team’s work simpler and more effective. He reviews what’s resonating, refines processes, and brings fresh ideas to the table, always with an eye toward helping Oak and Vine grow in a way that stays true to its values.

Outside of work, James loves physical activities and getting outdoors. You’ll often find him in the gym or out on a hiking trail, enjoying time in nature and a good view at the top.