Leadership in Every Detail. Protection at Every Turn.
At Sentry Event Services, we specialize in delivering comprehensive safety, security, and operational solutions for environments of all sizes and scopes. While we are trusted to manage massive stadium crowds and high-profile festivals, we bring that same precision planning and protection to commercial spaces like hospitals and warehouses, as well as local arenas and community events.
We partner closely with venue managers, corporate clients, and event organizers to develop customized safety and security strategies built on professionalism, reliability, and exceptional customer service. Our licensed and highly trained team is prepared to manage the evolving demands of crowd control, access management, guest relations, and on-site asset protection with absolute confidence and care.
Driven by a hands-on leadership team and a collaborative culture, we provide flexible, scalable solutions that adapt to the unique demands of each location. With Sentry, you're gaining a trusted partner committed to operational excellence at every step.
Founded in 1991. Built on Hospitality-First Security.
Founded in 1991, Sentry Event Services was built on a simple philosophy: that high-caliber security and exceptional customer service should go hand-in-hand. While the industry at the time relied on a rigid, hands-off approach, Sentry proved that a hospitality-first mindset could revolutionize crowd management and safety.
Over the last three decades, that vision has taken us from our roots in Florida to a premier regional security and operations partner spanning the Eastern United States, from the Atlantic coast through the Midwest and Gulf regions. While we have scaled alongside some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment—managing operations for NFL games, NASCAR races, PGA tournaments, and major music festivals—we are just as deeply rooted in safeguarding everyday commercial environments like warehouses and hospitals, as well as managing local arenas and venues.
The Evolution of Our Strength
As we grew, so did our geographic reach. While expanding our presence in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions, BCM Security/Solutions Services, a well-established local provider that had previously integrated 1st Alert Security and Protection Services, merged into Sentry Event Services.
Operating together under the Sentry name, this merger united decades of combined industry experience, localized expertise, and shared resources under one trusted brand.
What We Do: Any Scale, Any Environment
Today, Sentry is a fully integrated security and operations company. We have taken the precision planning and elite training required for massive stadium crowds and seamlessly adapted it to protect everyday spaces.
Our expertise spans two major pillars:
Commercial & Facility Security
We provide trusted protection, access control, and asset management for critical infrastructure, including hospitals, corporate campuses, and major warehouse and distribution facilities.
Event & Crowd Operations
We deliver end-to-end event logistics, crowd management, and guest services.
No Job Too Large, No Detail Too Small
What truly sets Sentry apart is our versatility. We bring the exact same level of professionalism, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering commitment to safety to every single contract we hold. Whether we are managing a packed NFL stadium, securing a multi-acre commercial warehouse, staffing a local community arena, or handling a small neighborhood side gig—we ensure every environment runs safely, professionally, and seamlessly.
Put Others First
Adapt and Overcome
Demonstrate Excellence
Own Your Actions
Powered by Parim Workforce Management
Behind every Sentry deployment is Parim, the workforce management platform that powers our entire back office. Every employee schedule, personnel record, incident form, and time-clock entry across our regions lives in one system, so the team guarding your event or facility is deployed and tracked with precision.
Parim's event module, GPS time clock, and real-time attendance tracking give our managers a live picture of every shift — who is on site, who has clocked in, and how coverage is holding. That visibility means fewer gaps, faster response, and cleaner records for our team and for you.
ONE SYSTEM, EVERY SHIFT
- Scheduling & shift planning
- Employee records & information
- Incident forms & reporting
- GPS time clock & attendance
Leadership That Stands Watch
Executive Leadership
Curtis Mattingly
CEO
U.S. Air Force veteran and Indiana University graduate. Founded BCM Security Services in 2006, transforming a local event security firm into a national provider serving Fortune 10 companies. Led the 2022 merger with Sentry Event Services to deliver enhanced, client-focused security solutions.
Jimmy Harris Jr.
jimmyh@sentry.eventsSenior Director of Operations
Began his career with BCM Solutions in 2012 as event staff and rose through the ranks to Senior Director of Operations. Oversees the entire Operations Department across all regions, including Major Events, North Florida, South Georgia, Central Florida, and Northeast Pennsylvania.
Evan Helgesen
ehelgesen@sentry.eventsSenior Director of Human Capital & Business Development
Over a decade of experience at Sentry, leading high-stakes operations for premier clients including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Florida State University. Oversees Recruiting, HR, Finance, and Training with an employee-first approach.
