A milestone 20th year for a Central Coast company built on trust
It’s been quite a year for Sentinel Security Solutions. As the team celebrates two decades of serving homes and businesses across California’s Central Coast, they’ve earned some very exciting national recognition to go along with it: Sentinel has officially been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
For those unfamiliar, the Inc. 5000 is one of the most prestigious lists in American business. It spotlights the country’s most successful independent, entrepreneurial companies — the businesses driving the most dynamic segment of the U.S. economy. Making the list isn’t easy, and making it as a company based on the Central Coast is even rarer. In fact, companies from our region represent only a small fraction of this year’s honorees, which makes Sentinel’s inclusion alongside thousands of the nation’s fastest-growing companies a truly standout achievement — not just for Sentinel, but for the Central Coast as a whole.
A 20-year journey rooted in community
Sentinel Security Solutions was founded in 2006, and this year marks its 20th anniversary. Over two decades, Sentinel has grown into one of the region’s most recognized names in security, offering residential and commercial security systems, monitoring, and installation to clients throughout San Luis Obispo County and beyond.
“Being named to the Inc. 5000 is an incredible honor, especially as a company rooted right here on the Central Coast,” said Justin Sherbon, Owner of Sentinel Security Solutions. “This recognition is a reflection of the trust our clients have placed in us and the hard work our team puts in every single day. We’re proud to represent this community on a national stage.”
The company joins a distinguished group of past Inc. 5000 honorees — including now-household names like Patagonia, Chobani, and Airbnb — all of which earned their first national recognition through this same list. It’s good company to be in, and a fitting way to mark 20 years in business.
Growth built by the team, for the community
Behind every stat and ranking is a group of people who show up for their neighbors every day, and that’s not lost on Sentinel’s leadership.
“Growth like this doesn’t happen without the people who show up for our customers every single day,” said Leela Sherbon, Owner of Sentinel Security Solutions. “This award belongs to our whole team, and to the Central Coast community that has supported us along the way.”
As demand for reliable, locally driven security solutions continues to grow in an increasingly connected world, Sentinel’s ranking is proof that hometown businesses can compete — and thrive — on a national scale.
Learn more
Want to see where Sentinel lands on this year’s full list? You can explore the complete 2026 Inc. 5000 rankings, including company profiles and a searchable database by industry and region, at inc.com/inc5000.
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