Commissioner George Mentz, JD, MBA, CILS, OSG, D.M.S.M.K.D.

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The Last American Seigneur — Lawyer, Author, and Global Education Leader

International Legal and Academic Profile

Commissioner George Mentz is an international lawyer, award-winning author, and education executive based in the United States.
Ranked among the top global thought leaders, Mentz was listed by Globe Data as the #2 Wealth Management Influencer worldwide, and among the Top 5 Project Management Thought Leaders globally.

On Thinkers360, he has been ranked within the Top 10 Global Thought Leaders in Project Management and the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders in Management, FinTech, HR, and B2B Strategy.

Mentz’s book “Wealth Management Intelligent Investor” was honored by BookAuthority as one of the Best Wealth Management Books of All Time.

Education, Credentials, and Honors

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) – Loyola University

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – AACSB-Accredited Business School

• Graduate Diploma in International Legal Studies (CILS)

• Licensed U.S. Attorney (State and Federal)

• Former FINRA/SEC Licensee: Series 7, 63, and 65

• Honors & Decorations: Recipient of multiple domestic and international orders of merit, honorary professorships, and noble distinctions

Government Service

• Airport Commissioner (2022–2025) – Colorado Springs Airport, one of the largest airports in the U.S. and headquarters for U.S. Space Force.

• Civil Service Commissioner (2022–2025) – Supervising HR, training, and disciplinary matters for more than 1,400 uniformed police and fire officers.

• Federal Commissioner (2019–2022) – White House Presidential Scholars Program, appointed by the President of the United States after two decades of voluntary service under four administrations.

Mentz has volunteered his time for the Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations, serving without salary or appointment privileges.

Academic and Legal Distinctions

Professor Mentz is the first U.S. law professor to achieve triple board certification in:

• International Law

• Wealth Management / Financial Consulting

• Management and Financial Planning

He is one of the few JD/MBA attorneys to also hold an international legal diploma (CILS) and FINRA banking licenses, blending academic excellence with real-world expertise in financial markets and law.

Chancellor and Chief Presiding Legal Officer

As Chancellor and Chief Presiding Legal Officer of the Worldwide Anglican Church, Commissioner Mentz oversees international ecclesiastical legal affairs, ensuring compliance with canon and civil law.
He serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Judge of the Synod and Church tribunals, safeguarding ethics, governance, and justice across the global Anglican Orthodox network.

Educational Accreditation Leadership

Under Mentz’s leadership, his educational ventures became the first U.S.-based institutions to achieve:

• ISO 21001 & ISO 29990/29993 Educational Standards Certification

• ESQ, QAHE, and TÜV Europe Accreditation

• ISO 9001 Quality Certification

Mentz pioneered cross-accreditation agreements with ACBSP, ECLBS, SIS/IAS, and government-backed institutions across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.

The Wall Street Journal, NBC Universal, and MSNBC have featured Mentz’s work in global accreditation and executive education, highlighting his impact on international standards.

Author and Scholar

Mentz has written or edited over 100 books and audiobooks, including award-winning works on law, finance, leadership, and consciousness studies. His notable titles include:

• Wealth Management Handbook

• International Diplomacy & Foreign Service Guide

• Philosophy Classics: The Greatest Minds in History

• Quantum Bliss: The Quantum Mechanics of Happiness and Abundance

• Ethics & Philosophy: The Secrets of Sustainable Success

• The Leadership Handbook

• The 25 Greatest Management Books

• Summary and Analysis of The Intelligent Investor

• Making Money: A Guide to Investing

Mentz’s writings have appeared on Amazon’s Bestseller Lists across multiple disciplines — Wealth Management, Leadership, Finance, Metaphysics, and Spirituality.

Teaching and Educational Impact

A pioneer in online and executive education, Professor Mentz has personally taught more than 250 university and MBA-level courses in law, business, and finance over two decades.

He has served as a keynote lecturer for the Texas A&M University School of Law (LL.M.) and Thomas Jefferson School of Law, teaching Wealth Management and Financial Innovations.

His innovative use of accredited coursework toward professional certification pathways has been featured in both the Wall Street Journal and Denver Post as a model for modern credentialing.

Syndicated Economist and Commentator

Commissioner Mentz is a frequent Newsmax Finance Insider and economics columnist, as well as a contributor to National Underwriter, eFinancialCareers, and other major outlets.

He has authored numerous analyses on leadership, policy, and economics — including a widely discussed study on the “Success Principles of President Donald Trump” praised by New York publishers.

A historian and analyst of human performance, Mentz’s focus blends economics, spirituality, and behavioral science into a coherent philosophy of success.

Cultural Heritage and Recognition

A proud Sicilian-Hispanic American with Native American, West Asian, North African, and Northwestern European ancestry, Mentz embodies the diversity and global perspective that define his work in diplomacy and education.

Noble Titles and International Honors

Commissioner George Mentz is uniquely distinguished as the only American to hold both:

• A Habsburg-Lorraine Knighthood (Order of St. Georg / St. Jörgensorden), and

• The government-recognized noble title “Datuk Seri”, awarded by His Royal Highness Sultan Muhammad Yunus Abdullah Rahmadsyah Al-Haj, Sovereign of the Diraja Airtiris Melayu Kampar Sultanate.

These honors recognize Mentz’s global educational service, humanitarian leadership, and interfaith cooperation.

As a Goodwill Ambassador, Mentz has contributed to numerous foreign service and charitable initiatives, including projects with St. George House, Windsor Castle.

Charitable Works – The MFC Mentz Family Charities™

Through the Mentz Family Charities of Colorado, Commissioner Mentz supports humanitarian and educational causes worldwide:

1. Annual food donations to families in need.

2. Scholarships for students in the USA, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.

3. Anti-addiction and youth recovery programs.

4. Free educational courses and books on self-development and financial literacy.

5. Sponsorships for local schools, hospitals, and sports programs.

6. Support for orphan, widow, and community outreach organizations.

Military and Law Enforcement Support

For over three decades, Mentz has served in law enforcement and public safety volunteer roles, including:

• Police Commissioner and policy adviser.

• Volunteer Deputy Sheriff and advocate for public safety education.

• Board Member, U.S. Military Educators Association, promoting career resources for veterans and active personnel.

International Legal and Diplomatic Experience

As an international lawyer, Mentz has handled complex cross-border negotiations, intellectual property agreements, and amicable dispute resolutions with corporations and universities in more than 30 nations.

In 2018, he became the Seigneur of the Fief Blondel of Guernsey, one of approximately 25 private fiefs remaining under the British Crown.
The Fief Blondel, dating back over 700 years, includes the Fief de L’Eperon and remains one of the last titles registered directly with the Royal Courts of Guernsey, where Congé and Treizième duties are still paid to the Crown.

Academic and Professional Service

Mentz has been a Federal Presidential Commissioner, University Lecturer, ISO Standards Innovator, and Honorary Professor at multiple international institutions.
He is a member of Phi Delta Phi, the world’s oldest international legal fraternity.

Notable Theoretical Contributions

Mentz has introduced and published several original concepts in modern economics and governance:

1. Modern Federal Reserve Inflation Theory (MFRIT)

2. Sixth Stakeholder Theory – redefining labor-government dynamics

3. Chromosome Diversity Theory (CDT) – explaining the American cultural “melting pot”

Equivalency of Title

English:
Commissioner Mentz holds the noble title Datuk Seri, roughly equivalent to a Viscount or Graf — ranking above a Baron but below an Earl.

Français:
Le Commissaire Mentz détient un titre noble de Datuk Seri, généralement équivalent à un Vicomte ou Graf, supérieur à un Baron mais inférieur à un Comte.

Deutsch:
Kommissar Mentz trägt den Adelstitel Datuk Seri, der in etwa einem Grafen oder Viscount entspricht – höher als ein Baron, aber niedriger als ein Earl.

Italiano:
Il Commissario Mentz detiene il titolo nobiliare di Datuk Seri, equivalente a un Visconte o Graf, superiore a un Barone ma inferiore a un Conte.

Global Presence

“Double accreditation signals that you’ve completed a degree from one of the top schools in the world.”
— George Mentz, quoted in The Wall Street Journal

Commissioner Mentz’s work has been featured by:
CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Arab Times, Hindu Times, Financial Times, United Nations, and others.