George S. Mentz, JD, MBA CWM — Qualified to Lead

International lawyer, award-winning educator, CEO, and former White House Commissioner — prepared to serve as a transformational Chief Executive Officer or top governmental official.

Executive Summary

• 25+ years leading complex organizations in law, education, standards/accreditation, and public service

• CEO/General Counsel experience across 30+ countries with university, corporate, and government partners

• Security-vetted federal service; oversight of public-safety workforces and major public budgets

• 300+ graduate-level courses taught in law/finance; award-winning author and program architect

• Cross-border negotiator with deep regulatory, compliance, and risk management expertise

Public Service & Security-Vetted Leadership

• Appointed White House Commissioner, U.S. Presidential Scholars Program (2019–2022)

• Civil Service Commissioner overseeing ≈1,500 police and fire personnel; responsible for $250M+ budget

• Airport Commissioner, Colorado Springs—governance at a facility with multi-billion-dollar regional impact and U.S. Space Force presence

• Experienced in hearings, investigations, due-process rulings, and public-safety accountability

Executive & Boardroom Readiness

• CEO/General Counsel of international standards and credentialing bodies (GAFM/IBS), operating in 30+ countries

• Built alliances with corporations and universities; implemented ISO 9001, 21001, 29993 systems

• Service on boards/committees including Loyola University Alumni Association, QAHE, ECLBS, and organizations serving the disabled (>$40M operations)

Legal, Financial & Regulatory Depth

• Juris Doctor (JD) and MBA in International Business

• Licensed attorney in state and federal courts; former FINRA/NASD Series 7, 63, 65

• 25+ years in cross-border contracts, dispute resolution, compliance, and governance

• Expertise in capital markets, fiduciary duty, consumer protection, and administrative law

Education, Workforce & Thought Leadership

• Graduate Law Professor (Texas A&M School of Law; formerly Thomas Jefferson School of Law) teaching Wealth Management, FinTech, Tax, Risk, and Ethics

• 300+ courses delivered; recognized as an award-winning educator and program builder

• Author of 100+ books/manuals/certifications; syndicated writer on economics, markets, and governance

Global Perspective & Diplomacy

• Led initiatives and trainings across Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Americas

• International honors including the title Datuk Seri for humanitarian and interfaith work

• Skilled in public-private partnerships, investment promotion, trade education, and standards cooperation

Core Competencies

• Governance & Compliance

• International Law & Trade

• Capital Markets & Fiduciary Duty

• Public-Safety Oversight & Due Process

• Higher-Ed Leadership & Accreditation

• Program Design & Credentialing

• Risk Management & Regulation

• Intellectual Property & Brand Protection

• Economic Policy & Workforce Strategy

• Negotiation, Mediation & Stakeholder Management

Selected Leadership Experience

International Board of Standards (GAFM/IBS) — CEO & General Counsel (2001–Present)

• Leads global strategy, licensing, and compliance in 30+ countries

• Negotiated alliances with Fortune-level corporations and universities

• Oversight of credential portfolios and accreditation programs

U.S. Presidential Scholars Program (White House / Dept. of Education) — Commissioner (2019–2022)

• Federal appointment with ethics/clearance

• Advanced national scholarship recognition and policy development

City of Colorado Springs — Civil Service Commissioner; Airport Commissioner (Current)

• Oversight for police & fire; governance tied to >$250M budget

• Airport oversight for facility supporting $3B+ economy

Texas A&M University School of Law — Graduate Law Professor (2016–Present)

• Courses in Wealth Management, FinTech, Tax, Risk, and Ethics

• Designed curricula; delivered 300+ graduate-level courses

Education & Credentials

• JD (ABA-accredited)

• MBA in International Business (AACSB-accredited)

• Graduate Certification in International Law (CILS)

• Former FINRA/NASD Series 7, 63, 65; Licensed Notary

• ISO leadership in ISO 9001, 21001, 29993 implementations

Honors & Recognition

• Datuk Seri (international humanitarian/interfaith honor)

• Honorable Colonel (Commonwealth Governmental patent and recognition for Extraordinary Service)

• Recognized among Top Global Influencers in Wealth Management, FinTech, EdTech, Finance, HR, and Management

• Award-winning author & educator; works cited on leading industry lists

Roles Ready to Lead

• Chief Executive Officer / Chief Legal & Strategy Officer

• Ambassador-at-Large (International Education & Economic Strategy)

• Board Member – Development finance or standards bodies

• Senior Advisor – National Economic Council / Domestic Policy

• U.S. Representative – OECD, UNESCO, or UN missions

• Federal/Administrative Judge or Commission Chair

Value Proposition

George Mentz blends CEO-level execution with legal rigor, public-sector accountability, and international reach. He has operated under federal ethics rules, governed public-safety functions, scaled accreditation institutions, and negotiated globally. This unique mix — law, markets, standards, education, and government — equips him to lead complex organizations, safeguard public trust, and deliver measurable results.

Contact

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Email: gmentz@gmail.com
Phone: (504) 495-1748
References: Available upon request