Hon. George Mentz JD MBA CWM – Author – Lawyer – Education Pioneer – Good Will Ambassador

 

George Mentz Commissions - Government - Charity and Educational

George Mentz Serves on Various Boards &  Government Commissions and Advisory Posts

 

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. (Year 2025)

  1.  Advisory Council - Loyola University Business School 2025-26  - Visiting Committee
    • White House Commissioner– Federal High Commissioner at White House Presidential Scholars Program at US Government 2019-22 (On Leave/Sabb.) 
    • Chairman Commissioner - Civil Service Government Commission *2025 for Colorado Springs USA for Police and Fire Departments – 2022-2025 – Oversight over 1400 Uniformed Officers. Presiding Chairman of a Quasi-Tribunal Chartered by the city Constitution with the ability to hear legal appeals and yield judgements in law. 
    • Judge - American Bar Association - Mediation and Arbitration Programs 
    • Government Airport Commission– Commissioner at City of Colorado Springs – Government Position – Airport is bigger than LaGuardia and JFK combined and has Peterson Air Force Base and US Space Force offices at this Airport. $ 3 Billion Per Year Impact. 
    • Artificial Intelligence Committee 2026 - for the ASTM International which is also known as the American Society for Testing and Materials 
    • Board of Directors at TRE –The Resource Exchange – 500+ Employees, $40 Million Dollar Budget with a charge of recruiting new board members.   
    • Board of Directors – Loyola University New Orleans Alumni 2020-22 – Assisting President and Deans with outreach, fundraising, and public relations. 
    • Membership Chair and Past Presidentat The Winter Night Club – Working with community leaders to host VIP Celebrity Speakers.  Mentz personally recruited and hosted the President of CU University, US Senators, Congressman, Space Force Commanders, New York Times Bestselling Authors and more. Oldest VIP Education Dinner Series in Rocky Mountains 
    • Mentz is Ranked a Best Selling Success Author Worldwide -  At this time, Mentz is ranked in the top 1% worldwide as an author of success and coaching books globally 
    • Multiple Excellence Awards - Mentz is the recepient of multiple awards both locally and nationally for excellence, extraordinary acts for community,  interfaith harmony, teaching, law professor work, and more. Mentz is the first lawyer in the world to hold certified trainer status for wealth management, project management, and coaching. 
    • National Advisory Committee– Keller School of Business *Past 
    • Accreditation Board for the ECLBS European Council of Leading Business Schools ECLBS 
    • Chief Presiding Legal Officer and Chancellor for the WAC Worldwide– International Lawyer for the Worldwide Anglican Church approved and appointed directly by the global Patriarch. The Chancellor is the Chief Legal Officer of the Worldwide Anglican Church. The Chancellor is the chair of the Jurisprudence Committee. In the Anglican Church, the Chancellor is also a lawyer who is a Judge of the consistory court. (Formal Status as Lord Chancellor of the Body) 
    • Journalist – Economic and Wealth Management Policy– Financial Analyst at Newsmax – Cited by top celebrities in the USA including Stephen Moore and Dan Bongino. 
    • ASTM International – Member and Advisor to Several Committees on Standards 
    • Accreditation Board– Europe – 2023 Elected to the Board of the QAHE International Association for Quality Assurance EU 
    • Owner/Advisory Editorial Board of The NYG New York Gazette  ® 
    • Graduate Law Professor for Texas A&M University for Post Doctorate Programs LLM and J.Jur Degree Programs – #26 National Rank 2024 
    • Mentz Family Charities– Sponsor and General Counsel at Mentz Family Charities 
    • Advisory Board of the  Global Finance Forum of Switzerland – ( Former) 
    • World Ecommerce Forum of the UK (Previous Advisor Board Member) 
    • 2023 – Mentz has been appointed to the University as a Collegiate Council Member for the Global University of Science and Technology America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia 
    • Business School Board - Appointment 2023 – Asia Pacific School of Business Board of Advisors 
    • Active Law Professor for TJSL Law School San Diego Teaching Wealth Management, Asset Management and Advanced Wealth Management  2008-2013 TJSL Law School Mentz on National Jurist 2013   https://www.tjsl.edu/sites/default/files/files/National%20Jurist%20Online%20Legal%20Education%20-%20March%202013.pdf  
    • Active Law Professor for Texas A&M Law School  2016-Present - Teching FinTech/Financial Innovations, Wealth Managementand Advanced Weatlh Management - 
    • Board Chair Global Academy of Finance and Management ®  
    • Founder and Board of the International Association for Business Schools and Colleges AKA IACSB  International Association of Certified Schools of Business. 
    • George Mentz is an organizational member and committee member of the ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials. 
    • Committee for Accreditation Certification and Personal Credentialing– George Mentz serves on The Accreditation and Certification Committee, Committee for Certification Bodies, Committee for Personal Credentialing and the Accreditation Body Committee of the ASTM International Standards Service which is one of the oldest standards body in the USA. 
    •   ICE Institute for Credential Excellence– Mentz is a former leadership Education Committee member for the USA’s top credentialing body. 
    • US Military Education Association– Advisory Board Committee Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) | United States Military Educators Association (usmea.org) 
    • Advisor to US Dept of Labor – Economist helping DOL BLS.gov with analysis, content, research, &  websites to assist workers with job and skills information. Various Administrations 
    • Award Winning Influencer –Comm’r George Mentz has received awards 2019-2024 for being a Top 50 World Influencer and World Thought Leader in the areas of: Management, B2B, FinTech, Wealth Management, Human Resources and Project Management. 
    • Board Secretary– 2024 – Mentz is The Secretary of The Council for Business Teaching and Research of the National Business Education Association 
    • Election Judge– State Government Registered Election Judge 
    • Board of Directors and CEO of the Aspen Commission ™  – Education and Leadership Colorado 
    • AABFS – Advisory Member to the Arab Academy of Banking and Financial Services (Previous) 
    • Strategic Advisor – University of Colorado Boulder– Leeds School of Business – Cert and VIP Educational Programs 
    • Economist – Author Contributor & Expert– Along with luminaries Dr. Larry Kudlow – Dr. Mohamed El-Erian & Peter Morici , Dr/Jur. George Mentz brings his experience by authoring hundreds of Articles and papers that have been published in the last 8 years. 
    • Advisory Council– Dagda Partners – New York – The Dagda Certification Program gives wealth and asset managers peace of mind that they are investing responsibly 
    • Winner of the Finalist Author Award for Self Help International Book Awards – 2016 
    • Economic Advisory Team for Donald Trump for President– Winning the National Election – Economic Coalition CO USA 2016 
    • Brain Trust Member– National Underwriter’s Advisor Team with William Byrnes 
    • Professor Title Award– Professor Honorario – FABIC Brasil June 2nd, 2020 – Invested and Conferred Professor Title – from the Faculdade De Ciências Medicas E Juridica – FACMED Faculdade Do Bico – FABIC 
    • #2 Wealth Management Influencer in the World– George Mentz JD MBA CWM
      Issued by WealthTech GlobalData.com Worldwide Social Media Analysis · Nov 2020 along with Dr. Sonders of Schwab who was #1. 
    • 2024 Police Advisory – Investigative Committee on Police Education Standards.  Funding of new Police Academy. Official inspection. Ongoing law enforcement investigation 2024-25 
    • Board – RSOF Royal Society of Fellows Board 
    • International Barristers SocietyPhi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity (Initiated Member) 
    • Founder and Board member of the CHEQS Council of Higher Education Quality Standards USA and Europe for Micro-Credentialing and Certification Bodies. 
    • Pi Sigma Epsilon – International Business and Marketing Fraternity (Initiated Member) 
    • Delta Pi Epsilon – Business Professors and Educators Society (Initiated Member) 
    • Yale Club - Member of the Yale University Club of New York City and the (DKE CLUB) 
    • Expert Witness– Court Approved – Accepted as an Expert Witness NASD Arbitration Panel 2003 – Case No. 02-04401 
    • Editor and Chief of a Univeristy Chartered Law Review - Law School/MBA–  Original Tax and Estate Planning Law Review at Loyola University (A Loyola University Chartered Licensed Organization).  1996 
    • IIFM Indian Institute of Financial Management Advisory Board (Past) 
    • Board of Directors - Coaching Commission - Mentz is the founder of the International Coaching Commission ™ Est. 2004-5 The Certified Life Coach Council ™ Est. 2004-5 
    • Board of Advisors– ACCE Association of Certified Chartered Economists ' 
    • International Legal Education- Attended  Oldest US Law School William and Mary to complete an International Legal Studies Cert. Qualification. 
    • Board of Directors– AARNO Rehabilitation Center – Board of Directors Charity 1999-2002 (An inpatient and outpatient facility) to assist those with addictions and other related illness. 
    • Faculty Appointments - Mentz has held faculty appointments and credentials in Silicon Valley, Miami, Chicago, Denver, Hong Kong, Singapore, and The Bahamas. . Prof. Mentz has been a consultant providing expertise to Fortune 100 companies in several countries. 
    • Harvard Business Review (HBR) Advisory Council – Registered Member 2011 
    • Board of Advisors for Standards  – Mercosur Accreditation Agency EU and Latin America 
    • Founder - ACCE African Chartered Economists Association -  Chairman of Chartered Economist program worldwide. 
    • IAQFP Intl Assoc for Qualified Financial Planners Advisory Board 
    • Ranked as a Top 50 USA Influencer and Thought Leader in Finance and Sustainability in 2024 
    • * Mentz is a  Good Will Ambassador for Colorado Springs for the Digital Program showcasing what makes the city a community rich with investment, outdoor adventure and entertainment. 
    • Law Faculty - Thomas Jefferson School of Law California  –  Online Graduate LLM Program Faculty   prior to Texas A&M   
    • Ranked as a Top 50 USA Influencer and Thought Leader in International Relations in 2025 
    • Member - Parliament of the World's Religions 
    • Dream Makers Club Member - Supporting Native American Schools for Children 
    • Advisor to Tulane Business School and it's  Edge Management Consulting Program. 
    • President of the Condor Falcon Leadership Institute - 1997 
    • ATSM Standards Committee on Sustainability 
    • Former Dream Team Member for National Underwriter Experts in Wealth and Tax 
    • FINRA Licensed Passed Series 7, 63 and 65 Exams. Now Retired 
    • Leadership Committee Member for the OSDIA - Largest Italian American Body 
    • International Lawyer - Counselor George Mentz has extensive international fieldwork and global professional experience spanning 40+ nations including: UK, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Hong Kong, China, South, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, including international legal studies, consulting, executive education, academic presentations, and cross-border business and financial training initiatives.  
    • Terrra Fund Advisory Board - Blockchain-based infrastructure tokenization platform 
    • Kanketa Global Systems - Empowering Businesses for Financial Freedom. 
    • Harvey A. Meier Co. Advisory Board - 47+ years advising CEOs & Boards (Governance) 
    • Atlas Cloud AI Artificial Intelligence - Advisory Board 

 

George Mentz Serves on Various Boards &  Government Commissions and Advisory Posts

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. (posted 11-12-25)

 

Note: Hon. Commissioner George Mentz achieved the formal style and designation of “The Honorable” through his presidential appointment by President Donald J. Trump to the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, an official federal commission of the United States Government. His appointment was issued through a formal Presidential Letters Patent and Commission under the Great Seal of the United States, countersigned by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, granting him the legal authority to serve as a federal Commissioner and officer “with all the powers and privileges thereunto of right appertaining.” Under longstanding American governmental and diplomatic protocol, recipients of such presidential commissions are eligible to use the courtesy style “The Honorable” during and after their federal service.