Founder & Principal Consultant
Kristin VanStory
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With over 25 years of experience in marketing and communications, Kristin founded OAK & Art in 2023 to provide businesses with streamlined branding support. Prior to launching her own business, she sharpened her expertise in both the nonprofit and agency sectors, where she helped elevate brands and connect them with their audiences.
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As the owner of OAK & Art, Kristin leverages relationships curated over years of working in her community and across a variety of industries, collaborating with resources and experts in their field to bring her clients the best solutions possible.
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A native Virginian who traded her upbringing in the Roanoke Valley for life in the city of Richmond in 2000, she is married to a building contractor and mom to two spunky girls who enjoy the "good air" living in Bon Air. Outside of being creative and connecting with clients, Kristin’s personal passions include good coffee, tough workouts, and all things Hamilton.
"Creating a new brand from scratch felt daunting, but Kristin made it feel effortless. She understood our vision from the start and worked efficiently to bring it to life."
-Heather, Partner, MacCaulay Enterprises
“Working with Kristin was great—she caught on to my brand’s needs right away and made the whole thing painless. The final product was exactly what I was after."
-Alex, Founder, Edgewood Iron
“Kristin’s down-to-earth approach made it easy to work together, and she totally got what my brand needed. Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome."
-Marshall, Founder & CEO, Groom Financial Advisory