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

 Commissioner George Mentz has been recognized globally for his thought leadership and influence across multiple fields, earning numerous professional badges from Thinkers360. He has been ranked among the Top 100 Overall Thought Leaders worldwide and named in the Top 50 Influencers in North America, reflecting his broad impact and interdisciplinary expertise. His work spans finance, technology, and education—earning distinctions such as Top 25 in Finance, Top 100 in FinTech, and Top 100 in EdTech. Mentz has also been acknowledged among the Top 25 in Project Management, Top 50 in Management, and Top 50 in Leadership, highlighting his authority in executive development and organizational strategy. His additional recognitions—Top 50 in International Relations, Top 50 in HR, Top 25 in Lean Startup, Top 50 in Sustainability, Top 50 in Social Impact, and Top 50 in Cryptocurrency—underscore his versatility as an educator, economist, and global strategist committed to innovation, sustainability, and transformative leadership.

🔹 2025

• Mentz appointed to the Leadership Committe of the OSDIA Largest Italian American Org.

• Serving as Chairman Government Commissioner – Elected as Chairman - 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. Passed various motions, improved some employment rules, and voted on motions which are binding in law.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Book Deals - Licensed Book Rights to major publishing houses

🔹 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

• Consulting - State of New York - Assisting training companies provide education in New York in conjunction wtih New York City Universities.

• Graduate Law Teaching - State of Texas

• Teaching Award/Veterans Recognition - Recognized by Veterans Center as one of the top teachers/mentors at Law School.

• Appointed Chancellor by the Patriarch – Anglican Church of Africa; Ambassador-at-Large for education and interfaith programs.

🔹 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

•  Acquisition of the Bailiwick of Ennerdale Est. 1251 - A UNESCO World Heritage Site - Mentz Becomes the 26th Lord of Ennerdale in England which is one of the top 15 largest private manors and properties/territories in all England.
  

🔹 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

• St. George Order Habsburg Lothringen - Attended and joined the Order of Habsburg-Lothringen in Prague Germany - Attended as a US dignitary unofficial. One of the first Americans in US history to be admitted and Knighted by Karl Von Habsburg with the Cardinal of Prague in Attendence.

• 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.

• Guernsey Parilament Oldest Feudal Court - Attended the Chef Pleas Parliament of Guernsey - George Mentz attended as the Seigneur of the Fief Blondel registered in the Royal Courts - Attended the ancient dinner for the Seigneurs of the Island.

🔹 2021–2019

• White House Commissioner – A Federal High Commission - 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. Mentz was officially award status and title of Professor by the distinguished University in Latin America.

• #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).

• Associate of St George’s House (Windsor Castle) Admitted in December 2019

🔹 2016–2018

• Mentz becomes the: Seigneur of Fief Blondel et L'Eperons - George Mentz became the registered Seigneur of the Fief of Blondel in Guernsey, Normandy (A Crown Holding) Mentz is recognized by the Crown and Courts as a Lord Seigneur which is an ancient style and title. There are only 24 or so private fief lords left in Guernsey that are recognized by the King of England.

• 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).

• New York Gazette ® Trademark Registered with the USPTO - Oldest Newspaper Brand in New York - George Mentz is owner and editor of the Newspaper Established in 1704.

🔹 2011–2015

• 2015 Founding Graduate Faculty Member at Texas A&M Law School Online Wealth Management Faculty.

• Published The Edge with National Underwriter Publishing - The Edge: Managing Your Client's Well-being in Risky Times by George Mentz - A major publishing house for tax, finance, insurance and financial planning.

• 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, Denver, Chicago, San Diego, Hong Kong, and Dallas. 2001-2015

• Yale Club of New York City Member – Yale University Club of NYC & DKE Club.

• Founder of the GAFM Global Academy of Finance and Management - Accredited under ISO 9001, 21001, and 29993; operating in over 30 countries.

• Earned ChMC Chartered Management Consultant License – Awarded ChMC - 2014

🔹 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).

•  Expert Panel for AdvisorFX, National Underwriter Co. 2010 - Dream Team Authors

• Completed DSS Doctor of Spiritual Studies 2007 with the Emerson Institute

• Established the Mentz Family Charities - Giving Program

• Bought the Media Brand New York Free Press .com NewYorkFreePress.com

🔹 1999–2002

• 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.

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

• Founder – American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM )

• Earned CFC Certified Financial Consultant ® License – Awarded CFC Certification Year 2000

• Earned RFP Registered Financial Planner ® License Earned – Awarded 1999

• Mentz Media Founded - Acquisition of Domains in key space of Law, Medical, Education and more.

• Full Time Law Faculty for Loyola Univeristy Business School 2002-3

🔹 1996–1998

• Completed Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree 1996

• Completed MBA Master of Business Administration 1998

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

• William and Mary Law School - Attended Law School taking European Union Law and other courses in Madrid Spain.

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

• Lecturer 1997-99 – Loyola University, teaching Business Law, Legal Environment and lectures on International Law.

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

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

• Founder of the Board of Standards - Certification Body 1996

🎓 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.