Commissioner George S. Mentz, JD, MBA, CILS Seigneur of Fief Blondel • Lord of Ennerdale • Datuk Seri • KOFO • Professor • International Lawyer • Economist Commissioner George S. Mentz, JD, MBA, is an internationally recognized lawyer, economist, professor, civic commissioner, philanthropist, and global standards executive. He serves as CEO of the International Board of Standards which is a global education company. Commissioner Mentz has earned global recognition as a Top 50 World Influencer and Thought Leader across multiple disciplines including Finance, Management, FinTech, Wealth Management, Human Resources, Project Management, Sustainability, and International Relations. He has been ranked among the Top 100 Overall Global Thought Leaders and was recognized as the #2 Wealth Management Influencer in the World, alongside leading global economists. Government Service & Public Leadership Commissioner Mentz has served in senior government, advisory, and oversight roles for more than three decades:
Legal & Academic Distinction Commissioner Mentz holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence, Master of Business Administration, an International Law CILS qualification, and FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses. He has been accepted as a court-approved Expert Witness in NASD Arbitration and previously served as Judge in American Bar Association mediation and arbitration programs. Mentz is the first in the USA to be multi-board certified and credentialed in the areas of financial planning, international law, management consulting, and financial consulting. He is a Graduate Law Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law #22 Rank 2025, teaching post-doctorate level LLM and M. Jur. programs. He previously served as faculty at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and has held academic, professorial, and consulting appointments in New Orleans, Silicon Valley, Miami, Chicago, Denver, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Beijing, and internationally. Mentz has been conferred a government recognized noble distinction of Datuk Seri by a recognized Raj/ Sultanate of ancient Indonesia/Malaysia akin to a Viscount Title, and holds the rank of KOFO Knight Warrior of the Akan Kingdom of Africa’s Royal Order of the Golden Fire Dog (ROGFD), and a Knighted Member of the Order of St. Georg Habsburg-Lothringen. He has also been honored internationally with the title Professor Honorario (FABIC Brasil, 2020). Mentz is the titular Seigneur of Fief Blondel (Guernsey), Lord of the Bailiwick of Ennerdale (Cumbria), and Lord of the Honour of Longford-Annaly Ireland. Board & Advisory Leadership Commissioner Mentz serves or has served in leadership capacities across government commissions, accreditation boards, universities, and global standards bodies, including:
Global Standards & Professional Accreditation As Founder and CEO of the Global Academy of Finance & Management (GAFM®), Commissioner Mentz oversees accreditation and professional certification programs in more than 40 nations worldwide. His organizations were among the first in the EU and USA to achieve ISO 21001, ISO 29993, and ISO 9001 certifications via SIS Cert (IAF-accredited). George Mentz has also founded and built multiple internationally recognized professional brands, most notably the CWM® Chartered Wealth Manager®, ChE Chartered Economist ® and the MPM® Master Project Manager®, credentials that have been adopted by professionals across finance, consulting, banking, and executive leadership sectors worldwide. Through these programs and related academies, he has helped create structured pathways for advanced specialization in wealth management, project leadership, risk management, and strategic finance. Beyond credentialing, Mentz has emphasized access and inclusion by sponsoring and facilitating scholarships and reduced-fee programs for qualified candidates in more than 40 countries, helping emerging professionals in developing markets gain internationally benchmarked education and credentials. His model integrates global standards, cross-border partnerships, and practical executive training, positioning these brands as portable, internationally distributed professional designations rather than localized certifications. He also serves as Chair of the Chartered Economist Program for ACCE and holds membership and committee roles within ASTM International, one of America’s oldest standards organizations. Journalism, Publishing & Thought Leadership Commissioner Mentz has authored over 100 books and audio programs, with two wealth management works ranked among the Top 20 Wealth Books of All Time. He is an International Book Award finalist and contributor to global economic policy discussions. Mentz has published several hundred articles, books and essays.
He has been cited by prominent public figures including Stephen Moore and Dan Bongino. Mentz’s Rankings From Various Influencer Websites include.
UNESCO Heritage Stewardship & Seigneurial Holdings Commissioner Mentz recently acquired Lordship and Manorial rights over Ennerdale Forest Valley in Cumbria, one of England’s largest forest manors, spanning approximately 17,000 acres and also holds the Lordship of Stoborough for a combined 20,000 + acres of UNESCO recognized land and heritage sites. Mentz is an advocate of the protection of national treasures, forests, and water supplies. Ennerdale – Cumbria
As Seigneur of Fief Blondel in the Channel Islands, he maintains stewardship within Norman customary law traditions. Fief Blondel – Guernsey
Philanthropy & Educational Commitment Commissioner Mentz and affiliated institutions have committed over $101 million in scholarship benefits over a 20-year period to support marginalized communities, veterans, peace officers, and disabled workers worldwide. Through The Resource Exchange and Mentz Family Charities, he supports special needs families and workforce development initiatives. International Recognition & Cultural Identity His ancestry spans Egyptian, German, Irish, Hispanic, Native American, Turkish, Dravidian, French, English, and Scottish heritage, reflecting a lifelong devotion to global history, philosophy, and cross-cultural dialogue. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for Colorado Springs and continues to serve as Legal Chancellor (Lord Chancellor status) of the Worldwide Anglican Church, acting as Chief Legal Officer and Chair of the Jurisprudence Committee. A Life of Service, Standards, and Stewardship Commissioner George S. Mentz integrates law, economics, governance, philanthropy, accreditation, and heritage stewardship into a unified mission: advancing global professional standards, expanding educational opportunity, and strengthening civic institutions worldwide. Through decades of public service, academic leadership, global accreditation reform, and philanthropic investment, Commissioner Mentz remains one of the most interdisciplinary and internationally engaged thought leaders of his generation. Commissioner George S. Mentz is the son of the late Honorable Henry A. Mentz, Jr., a distinguished United States Federal Judge, decorated WWII hero, Bronze Star Recipient, published author of hundreds of opinions and books, and Holocaust liberator. Judge Mentz served his nation with honor during World War II, participating in the liberation of Nazi concentration camps and witnessing firsthand the profound moral responsibilities that would later shape his judicial philosophy. After the war, he devoted his life to the rule of law, public service, and scholarship, earning respect both on the federal bench and in academic circles as an author and legal thinker along with being the father of 5 children and a lifelong tree farmer. Mentz served as a Senior Federal Judge in Boston, New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. His legacy of courage, intellectual rigor, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to justice profoundly influenced George Mentz’s own dedication to law, public service, and international leadership.
· Datuk Seri (YBhg / The Honourable): Awarded in 2024 for contributions to education and charitable work; a high honor rarely granted to Europeans or Americans. · Seigneur of the Fief de Blondel: Holder of an ancient Norman feudal title in the Channel Islands dating back approximately 700–1,000 years, with invitation to the Crown’s Court of Chief Pleas. · Knight of the Order of St. Georg Habsburg-Lorraine: Knighted in 2022 by Karl von Habsburg in recognition of international cooperation and interfaith harmony. · Colonel (Commonwealth of Kentucky): Awarded in 2024 as one of the state’s highest civilian distinctions, recognizing leadership and societal contributions. · KOFO Commander / Warrior: Title granted by the Akan Kingdom’s King in Ghana for charitable work, interfaith harmony, and humanitarian support. · Lord of Ennerdale (England) and Lord of Stoborough (Wessex): Holder of additional historic territorial titles in England. · White House Commissioner and Government Roles: Served as a White House Commissioner; currently serves as a Civil Service Commissioner overseeing Police and Fire Departments and as an Airport Commissioner overseeing a major facility that includes Peterson Space Force. · Triple Board Qualifications: Holds a graduate international law qualification, a civil law doctorate, an MBA, and maintains state and federal law licenses. · CEO, GAFM Global Academy of Finance & Management: Leads an international standards body for finance and management certifications. · Chartered Wealth Manager® (CWM): Certified as a Chartered Wealth Manager, a professional designation tied to advanced wealth management education. · Top Global Influencer: Ranked #2 globally among Wealth Management influencers in 2020 and recognized among the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders across multiple sectors. · Author and Educator: Prolific author of over 100 books and audiobooks; founder of WML Wealth Management Literacy and contributor of $101 million toward educational benefits. |
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