From Fruit City Roots to Alturos: Corey Stark’s Full‑Circle Journey

In this episode of the Pursuit of Purpose podcast, hosts Rod and Chuck sit down with Corey Stark to trace his journey from Southeast Texas — growing up in Orange and Mauriceville, musical roots with a Hall‑of‑Fame grandfather, and a brief stint in the Army — to becoming the founder of Alturos Strategic Benefits. Corey shares lessons learned from hardship and entrepreneurship, his transition through insurance and human resources into group benefits and virtual healthcare solutions, and the meaningful discovery that his office sits in the same historic San Jacinto building linked to his ancestor. Key themes include resilience, the idea that "all work works," and the importance of choosing to do good despite setbacks.