Mattox/Alexander/Buse Team

Having heard about Concept-Therapy from his parents and grandparents, Charles (Char) Mattox became a student of the Concept-Therapy Philosophy with his first formal class at age 14. He enrolled in and reviewed all the classes in the Institute curriculum, becoming an Authorized Teacher at age 19. His teachers included Dr. Thurman Fleet, founder of the Concept-Therapy Philosophy, and pioneer teachers such as Dr. Conrad O. Schenk, Dr. B. F. Higdon, Rev. E. L. Crump, Dr. Charles K. Craig, Dr. Herbert Dill, and many others.

Char is a native Texan, and he holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Economics and Business Administration. He taught and served as an administrator at both undergraduate and graduate levels at Chapman University in California and St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Since 1970, he has consistently taught Concept-Therapy and has taught all the courses in the Institute curriculum.

Before marrying and moving to San Antonio in 1980, he served as Coordinator of Instruction for the southern half of California for the Concept-Therapy Institute and worked with new teaching teams, study clubs, and individual students. Char served on the Administrative Committee of the Institute, as well as the Institute Board of Directors, for 27 years. Together with Emily, his wife and teaching partner, they raised a family and have taught over 1,000 classes together.

Emily was introduced to Concept-Therapy when she was a teenager by the best man at her sister’s wedding, Dr. Herbert Dill. She found the coursework life-affirming and its principles applicable in all life situations. With undergraduate and graduate degrees in English and Education, Emily eventually married and worked with Dr. Dill in applying Concept-Therapy principles in his healing practice in upstate New York.

In addition to Dr. Dill, Emily’s teachers included Dr. Thurman Fleet, Dr. Jack Shatz, Dr. Conrad O. Schenk, Dr. B. F. Higdon, Rev. E. L. Crump, and many others. Teaching primarily in the northeastern U.S., Emily and Dr. Dill taught both doctors and laypersons the practical application of the Laws of Life as explained in Concept-Therapy.

When Dr. Dill became a full-time instructor and left his successful chiropractic practice, the Dill Team moved to San Antonio and began teaching classes throughout the Southwest. Dr. Fleet selected the Dill Team to present the Institute’s post-graduate class in Cosmic Principles. Char occasionally joined them in teaching in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Following Dr. Dill’s sudden passing in 1979, Char and Emily continued teaching together and eventually married.

They applied the principles of Concept-Therapy to maintain a rigorous teaching schedule (up to 40 weekend classes per year) while raising two (now grown and independent) daughters. Emily credits their success to the daily application of Concept-Therapy. Together, she and Char have taught over 1,000 classes to both doctors and laypersons and continue to teach Conceptology and Cosmic Principles courses when their schedule allows. The Mattox Team has been among the most active teaching teams in Concept-Therapy for decades.

Jamie Alexander is a Certified Meeting Professional with a long career managing trade shows and conferences for organizations such as Texas Instruments and the University of Texas at Arlington. With degrees in Radio-TV-Film, he has also worked as a radio DJ and TV host.

Recently retired, Jamie enjoys promoting and preparing for classes and travel. Studying Concept-Therapy has enriched his life for more than 48 years, guided the raising of his daughter, and led to many strong and lasting friendships. Jamie has taken all of the Concept-Therapy coursework, earned every CTI award, and has been actively teaching for over 20 years.

Susan Buse has a career in public finance, serving for many  years as CFO of the North Texas Tollway Authority and then as a management consultant. She is now self-employed, providing services to various public and private clients. In addition, Susan has served on several nonprofit boards.

Concept-Therapy found her over 35 years ago, and consistent study has helped her adapt to challenges in both corporate and family life. Susan completed all Concept-Therapy classes, earned multiple CTI awards, and has been actively teaching for over 15 years.