George Mentz – Timeline of Service, Honors, and Global Impact (2025–1996)

🔹 2025

• Chairman Commissioner – Civil Service Commission, Colorado Springs (oversight of 1,400+ police, fire, and SWAT officers; $250M Dollar budget) for one of the largest cities in the USA>

• Commissioner – Colorado Springs Airport Commission (home of Peterson AFB & U.S. Space Force; $3B regional impact).

• Judge – American Bar Association Mediation and Arbitration Programs. Served as Judge for National Bar.

• Advisory Council Member – Dean’s Visiting Committee, Loyola Business School. AACSB Accredited Business School

• Legal Chancellor – Worldwide Anglican Church of Africa appointed by the Patriarch; Chief Legal Officer and Consistory Court Judge (Lord Chancellor status).

• Leadership Committee Volunteer – Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA)

• "KOFO Warrior of the Royal Order ROGFD" – noble commander title conferred by the Akan Kingdom, Ghana, for educational and interfaith contributions.

• Ranked – Top 50 USA Influencer in International Relations, Thinkers360 and EdTech and FinTech.

🔹 2024

• Graduate Law Professor – Texas A&M University School of Law (#22 USA), teaching Wealth Management and FinTech courses.

• Awarded the Noble Title “Datuk Seri” – by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Kampar, Malaysia, sanctioned by the government; one of the few Americans so honored. Title akin to the rank of a Count or Earl in Asia.

• Awarded “Honorable” and “Colonel” Title – by the Governor of Commonwealth of Kentucky for Extraordinary works, charity, and service to humanity.

• Secretary – Council for Business Teaching & Research, National Business Education Association.

• Founding Board Member – Aspen Commission™ (Education & Leadership). Trademarked Body CO, USA.

• Ranked – Top 50 USA Influencer in Finance and Sustainability.

• Owner/Editor – The New York Gazette ®, the oldest New York news brand.

• Strategic Advisor – University of Colorado Boulder, Leeds School of Business Certificate Programs.

• Board Advisory Member – QAHE International Accreditation (Europe).

• Committee Member – ASTM International (Accreditation & Credentialing).

• Goodwill Ambassador – Colorado Springs Digital Inclusion Program City of Colo Sprgs.

• Board Advisor – Mercosur Accreditation Agency (EU & Latin America).

• Visiting Faculty – China Agricultural University, Beijing Teaching Strategy to MBA Students

🔹 2023

• Board Advisor – Asia Pacific School of Business.

• Accreditation Board Advisory Member – European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS).

• As an Educational Body, Achieved: ISO 29993 Certified - GAFM/IBS/AAPM is the first USA Certifying body to achieve ISO 29993, ISO 21001, ISO 9001, and ISO 29990 Certification with IOAS Accredited status for ISO 29993
  

🔹 2022

• Commissioner – Civil Service Commission, Colorado Springs (Police & Fire).

• Board of Directors – The Resource Exchange (TRE), providing $40M annually to community and disabled Americans with 500+ employees.

• Chair of the Nominations Committee, TRE.

• Board of Directors – Loyola University Alumni Association.

• Membership Chair & Past President – The Winter Night Club, Colorado (VIP educational society).

• Author 100 Books - Authored and Published over 100 Books and Audio Books before AI.

🔹 2021–2019

• White House Commissioner – U.S. Presidential Scholars Program (Appointed by President Donald Trump; served 2019–2022).

• Economic Policy Analyst & Journalist – Contributor to Newsmax, NASDAQ, and Benzinga; cited by Stephen Moore, Rob Carson, and Dan Bongino.

• Top 50 Global Thought Leader – in FinTech, Wealth Management, Project Management, and HR.

• Professor Honorario – FABIC University, Brazil.

• #2 Global Wealth Management Influencer – GlobalData/Onalytica (2020).

• Board of Directors – TRE.org (serving disabled persons).

• Book Award – BookAuthority Top 100 Wealth Management Books of All Time (2021).

🔹 2016–2018

• Economic Advisory Team – Donald J. Trump Winning Presidential Campaign (Colorado Economic Coalition).

• Brain Trust Member – National Underwriter’s Advisor FYI/FX (with Prof. William Byrnes).

• International Book Award Finalist – Quantum Bliss (Self-Help Category, O-Books UK).

• Advisory Member – Arab Academy of Banking & Financial Services (AABFS).

🔹 2011–2015

• Chairman – Chartered Economist Program, Founder African Chartered Economists Association (ACCE).

• Advisory Board Member – IAQFP International Association for Qualified Financial Planners.

• National Advisory Committee Member – Keller Graduate School of Business.

• Member – Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. Volunteer

• Faculty – Online and onsite appointments in Silicon Valley, Chicago, San Diego, Hong Kong, and Dallas.

• Member – Yale University Club of NYC & DKE Club.

🔹 2003–2010

• Expert Witness – NASD Arbitration Panel, Case No. 02-04401 (2003).

• Advisor – U.S. Department of Labor (BLS.gov, Consulting Volunteer across multiple administrations).

• Faculty – Thomas Jefferson School of Law (Online LLM Graduate Program).

• Advisor – ACCE Association of Certified Chartered Economists.

🔹 1999–2002

• Board Member – AARNO Rehabilitation Center (Addiction recovery charity).

• Founder – Mentz Law Firm, LLC (Consumer & IP Litigation).

• Founder – Global Academy of Finance & Management (GAFM) & International Board of Standards (IBS) – Accredited under ISO 9001, 21001, and 29993; now operating in over 30 countries.

• Earned and Passed Several FINRA/NASD Exams including Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65 becoming one of the few JD MBAs in history to earn a law license and these 3 financial licenses.

🔹 1996–1998

• JD, MBA, and International Law Credentials – Completed at Loyola University (JD, MBA) and CILS/Williams & Mary Law School

• Initiated Member – Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, Pi Sigma Epsilon (Business), and Delta Pi Epsilon (Business Professors’ Society).

• Lecturer & Faculty – Loyola University, teaching Business Law and International Law.

• International Legal Studies – Completed advanced certification at Loyola while Attending William and Mary Law School

🎓 Education, Teaching & Academic Leadership

• Designed and taught 300+ accredited courses in law, finance, business, and leadership over 25 years.

• Faculty at Texas A&M Law School, Loyola University, DeVry University, and Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

• Received National Teaching Awards, including Distinguished Faculty and Excellence in Online Instruction.

• Authored 100+ books and audiobooks, including The Edge, Spiritual Wealth Management, Wealth Management Handbook, Quantum Bliss, and Ethics & Philosophy. Published by several publishing houses.

🏛️ Government & Diplomatic Service

• Served on multiple government commissions overseeing billions in economic impact (Civil Service, Airport, and Federal programs).

• Advised U.S. administrations via Bureau of Labor Statistics contributions.

• Recognized by KY Commonwealth (Hon. Colonel) and the Sultan of Kampar (Datuk Seri) for humanitarian work and education.

• Titular Lord for Fief Blondel (Guernsey) and Manor & Forest and Bailiwick of Ennerdale (Cumbria).

🌍 Global Influence & Recognition

• Top 50 Global Thought Leader – in Wealth Management, FinTech, HR, Sustainability, and Project Management (2019–2025).

• Consulted in 40+ Nations – advising universities, corporations, and governments.

• $101 Million+ in Educational Benefits – Mentz has dedicated resrouces for scholarships for veterans, peace officers, and students.

• Chancellor – Worldwide Anglican Church; Ambassador-at-Large for education and interfaith programs.

🕊️ Philanthropy & Volunteerism

• Founder of Mentz Family Charities.

• Famly Sponsor of The Olympic Museum and multiple local schools.

• Contributor to addiction recovery programs and Native American education programs.

• Dedicated and Donated millions in scholarship benefits to global education initiatives.

Summary:
Over nearly 30 years, Commissioner Dr. George S. Mentz has served as a law professor, government commissioner, legal chancellor, and global education executive, combining legal expertise, economic policy, and humanitarian leadership. His international recognition—including honors from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Sultanate of Kampar, and the Akan Kingdom of Ghana—reflects a lifetime of achievements bridging law, education, and service worldwide. Mentz is the Lord and environmental advocate for over 20,000 acreas of UNESCO Heritage Sites.