George Mentz Awards & Service

George Mentz has won several recent awards for community service, interfaith harmony, and education.

Hon. George (LaMantia) Mentz (JD MBA CILS CWM® KStG YBhg Int'l Lawyer)

CEO & Int'l Lawyer, Chairman Police Commissioner, Chancellor/Law Professor, Frhr Seigneur Fief Blondel YBhg Datuk Seri Author 100 Books 200K Followers- Sicilian Hispanic Egyptian Asian EU Aspen Commission Chancellor WAC

Hon. George Mentz is CEO & International Lawyer and Chairman of the Civil Service Police Commission for one of the Largest US Cities. Comm'r Mentz is 1st in the US to rank as a Top 50 Influencer & Thought Leader in:  Management, PM, HR, FinTech, Wealth Management, and B2B. Mentz serves government on the Airport Commission (with Peterson Space Force) & served the White House High Commission on Presidential Scholars as eminent in his profession.   Mentz earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence, MBA, Intl Law Diploma, & is a Law Professor, Speaker, Writer & Advisor to Tech & Ed. Companies.  Award Winning Author, polymath & speaker in Economics, Wealth, Leadership. Mentz is CEO of Aspen Commission USA.

With 100+ Skills Certification Programs, Mentz's Accredited Companies are 1st to become SIS Licensed & ESQ & TUV Accredited in Europe and ISO 29993 & 21001 & SIS Sanctioned.  Mentz pioneered agreements with CHEA & ACBSP to accept exams & courses from 1000+ Accredited Colleges. Mentz has a 10 million network & serves the boards of: European Council of Leading Business Schools ECLBS & QAHE Assn for Quality Assurance & he is an advisor for the University of Colorado School of Business. Mentz has quietly volunteered for Obama, Bush, Biden and Trump & is owner of the New York Gazette ®.

Mentz is the 1st to be credentialed as a JD, MBA, ChMC, QFP, CWM, & has published 100+ Books & Audio Books featured in: Forbes, National Law Journal, Wall Street Journal, The Hindu, El Norte, Financial Times, Reuters, AP, China Daily, & Arab Times. Mentz served boards: Global Finance Forum Switzerland, Royal Society of Fellows, World E-Commerce Forum UK & Editor Tax & Estate Planning Law Review.  Mentz won Teaching Awards & a Service Medal for Charity.  Mentz is an Associate of St. George's House Windsor Castle & is a KSG Knighted by the Order of St. Jörgens Habsburg-Lothringen and was bestowed the title of Datuk Seri by Sultan Raj of Kampar.

Mentz taught 300+ business, law, & graduate courses. Mentz served Boards of the:  Global Finance Forum, World Ecommerce Forum, Arab Academy, Economics Associations, &  AdvisorFX .  Mentz  has been an economic advisor for winning presidential campaigns. Dr. Mentz is recognized in the Royal Courts as Seigneur of Fief of Blondel Est. 1179AD.  Mentz serves as Chancellor for the Anglican Church & earned a Doctor of Spiritual Studies degree.  Counselor George Mentz enjoys genealogy as a Sicilian, Egyptian, Hispanic, EurAsian French German, Scottish, Irish Ancestry & Asian, & Native American DNA. YBhg "Yang Berbahagia" (Honorable)  http://www.gmentz.com

Awards and Service

Hon. Colonel Commission, Patent, and Merit Award from Governor of Commonwealth (Dec 2024)

• Awarded the prestigious Colonel Commission by Governor Andy Beshear, recognizing outstanding contributions to society and civil service.

• Colonels serve as goodwill ambassadors for the state, attending state functions, participating in charitable activities, and representing the Commonwealth globally.

White House Appointment by the President of the United States

• Commissioner George Mentz was appointed and served as a White House Commissioner under President Trump and for Biden. Mentz had volunteered for several US presidents.  Mentz's appointment represented a selection of being eminent in his profession of teaching and international law.

Noble Title Award - YBhg Datuk Seri "Yang Berbahagia" (The Honorable) (Sep 2024)

• Awarded the title of "Datuk Seri" by the Raj/King Sultan of Kampar for contributions to education, scholarship, and interfaith harmony.

• This prestigious title is part of the Order of the Noble Seri Mahkota of the Diraja Airtiris Melayu Kampar Sultanate and is rarely granted to Europeans or Americans. 

• The title carries the honorific Yang Berbahagia (YB), meaning "The Honorable."

QAHE Advisory Board - International Association for Quality Assurance in Europe (Aug 2023)

• Advisory board member, contributing to worldwide standards for credentialing and qualifications for graduate students in accredited programs.

Top 50 Thought Leader 2020 to Present

• Ranked in the Top 50 Thought Leaders and Influencers in the world in areas such as FinTech, Management, Wealth Management, B2B, HR, and Project Management.

Knighted by Hereditary Emperor Karl Von Habsburg as a member of the Order of St. Jurgen Habsburg Lothringen - L'Ordine Sovrano Militare Ordine Ospitaliero Di San Giorgio in Carinzia - Sankt-Georg Orden (Apr 2022)

• Granted membership in the prestigious Order of St. George, founded in 1469 by Emperor Frederick III von Habsburg and confirmed by Pope Paul II.

#2 Wealth Management Influencer in the World (Nov 2020)

• Recognized as the #2 Wealth Management Influencer by Data Analytics firms, with a notable influencer score of 98.

Professor Honorario - FABIC Brasil (Jun 2020)

• Conferred the honorary title of Professor by Faculdade De Cienccias Medicas E Juridica - FABIC for significant contributions to education.

Barrister Brief - Member of the Month Program (Jun 2019)

• Featured as Member of the Month by Phi Delta Phi International Law Fraternity.

Seigneur of the Fief de Thomas Blondel et Fief L'Eperons  (Feb 2018)

• Legally registered and recognized with Queen Elizabeth's Royal Courts as the Seigneur (Free-Lord) of the ancient Fief of Blondel in Guernsey, holding rights to feudal courts, foreshore, and customary obligations. Comm’r George Mentz JD MBA CILS   * (  專員拿督斯里喬治馮孟茲  ) ( المفوض داتوك سيري جورج فون ماينز )  (Jürgen Mëntz,  Herr auf Blondel und L’Eperons)  is an international lawyer, award winning author and education executive based in the United States.

Award-Winning Author Finalist - International Book Awards (May 2016)

• Recognized as a finalist in the "Self-Help: General" category for the Quantum Bliss book.

ISO 9001 & ISO 29990 Certification (May 2015)

• Awarded certifications in educational services for non-formal education and training.

Associate - St. George House - Windsor Castle UK

• • Awarded membership as an Associate to the esteemed St. George House and Annual Lectures

DSS Doctor of Spiritual Studies - Degree Award (Hon) for Publications - Metaphysics/Philosophy (Apr 2007)

• Honorary Doctorate awarded for research, publications, and coursework in metaphysics and philosophy, with a focus on esoteric human potential.

Teaching Excellence Award - Multiple Time Winner (Jan 2005 - Present)

• Recognized multiple times for teaching excellence in ethics and philosophy courses at Texas A&M University, based on student feedback and performance analysis.

• The Resource Exchange

  • Board of Directors, The Resource Exchange (Jul 2021 - Present)

  • TRE.org invests over 25 million dollars annually to support vulnerable individuals in Colorado, advocating for independence and inclusion for children and adults with disabilities, delays, mental health, or long-term care needs.

• Harvard Business Review

  • Advisory Council, Harvard Business Review (Approved Sep 2011 )

• Loyola University New Orleans

  • Board of Directors, Alumni Association, Loyola University New Orleans (Jul 2020 )

  • Loyola University is a Jesuit university located in Uptown New Orleans. All graduates are automatically enrolled in the Alumni Association, serving to foster lifelong relationships and promote support for the University.

• Institute for Credentialing Excellence

  • Advisory Board, Committee for Education Standards Worldwide, Institute for Credentialing Excellence (Jan 2016 )

  • Served as an advisory committee member, assisting with planning webinars and identifying trends for professional development products to enhance member knowledge and improve ICE and ISO standards.

• DeVry University

  • National Advisory Committee, DeVry University and Keller Business School Programs (Nov 2017)

  • Advisory Council providing insights for curriculum and programs at both DeVry and Keller Business Schools.

• ACBSP Global Business Accreditation

  • Pioneer and Alliance Partner, Accredited Degree Program Certification Programs Worldwide, ACBSP Global Business Accreditation

• Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • Volunteer Writer, Editor, Economist - Career Consultant, Bureau of Labor Statistics (Jan 2007)

  • Contributing educational and career-related content to the U.S. Department of Labor, collaborating with Mentz’s students to provide trends and data.

• National Underwriter Company

  • Panel of Experts, Advanced Markets, National Underwriter Company (Jan 2010 )

  • Analyst, writer, teacher, author, and contributor on issues related to economics, tax, risk management, banking, investments, and retirement.

• National Research University - Higher School of Economics

  • Academic Advisory Council, Masters Programs Commerce & e-Business, National Research University - Higher School of Economics (Sep 2014 )

  • Providing advisory support for e-business and technology programs, including certifications for graduates of various international programs.

• American University of Sovereign Nations

  • Board of Governors & Professor of Ethics and Philosophy, AUSN (May 2013 )

  • Contributing to the development of the first-ever medical school and MPH program on Native American sovereign land.

• The Wall Street Journal

  • Panelist, Opinion Leader, The Wall Street Journal (Jul 2014 )

  • Providing feedback as part of the Wall Street Journal’s opinion leader program to help improve the organization.

• University of the People

  • Professor - MBA and Business (2017 )

  • Volunteer adjunct professor for the world’s first free, accredited online MBA program.

• AASSONE Anti-Slavery Society

  • Board Member and Legal Advisor, AASSONE Anti-Slavery Society (Jul 2017 )

  • Serving as legal advisor to the anti-human trafficking organization.

• National Business Education Association

  • Secretary of The Council for Business Teaching and Research, National Business Education Association (Jan 2021 - Present)

  • Working to promote the value of business education at national, state, and local levels.

• Commonwealth of Kentucky - Hon. George Mentz JD MBA

  • Colonel Commission, Kentucky Colonel & The Honorable Award of Merit (Dec 2024 - For Life )

  • Awarded the prestigious Kentucky Colonel Commission, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

  • Awarded Patent and Commission of Colonel status with the lifetime style and government approved status as Honorable.

• United States Military Educators Association

  • Advisory Committee Board, USMEA (Jan 2013 )

  • Collaborating with veterans’ organizations to support service members, veterans, and their families through professional advisory efforts.

• Texas A&M University School of Law

  • Mentz Law School Scholarship Program, Texas A&M University School of Law Graduate Programs (Founded Apr 2017 )  Mentz also received teaching awards from his students including a  best teacher Challenge Coin.

• ECLBS Advisory Board - European Colleges and Business Schools  (Aug 2023)

  • Advisory board member, contributing to worldwide standards for credentialing and qualifications for graduate students in accredited programs.