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Our Global Reach & Impact
Gate Sentry is trusted by thousands of properties across 25+ US states and 10+ countries, with over 15 years of experience in access control. We're proud to modernize property access for communities nationwide.
I didn’t set out to start a company. I just wanted a system that actually worked—something simple, secure, and built for the people who use it every day.
The Gate Sentry Story: Our Journey In Access Control
In 2012, Michael Rendon experienced firsthand the shortcomings of visitor management in his gated community. He found existing systems expensive, hardware-heavy, difficult to use, and unreliable.
This led to residents waiting, security teams relying on paper logs, and property managers lacking real-time visibility. These outdated tools were significant obstacles to efficient access.
Michael began imagining a system that didn’t rely on scanners, wires, or paper logs. A mobile-first, cloud-based platform that empowered both residents and gate staff alike.
This realization laid the foundation for what would eventually become Gate Sentry.
With a small team of engineers, Michael spent over a year building Gate Sentry from scratch. Every interaction was reimagined—from visitor check-in to resident control.
The result was a robust, user-friendly platform ready for real-world testing.
The first Gate Sentry install went live in Texas in 2015. Adoption quickly spread across the community due to its simplicity and reliability.
What started as a side project became a trusted access control solution.
Gate Sentry is now used in hundreds of communities across the U.S., with new features like VirtualKey and SentryPass continuing to push the industry forward.
The journey continues as we help properties eliminate hardware and modernize security.
Built On Actual Experience.
Driven By Innovation.
Gate Sentry was founded by a team of former board presidents, property managers, and security managers, including an involved HOA board president of a tight-knit gated community, Michael Rendon. Our founders were frustrated with the slow, inefficient, and often expensive access control systems. These systems often offered all-in-one solutions that failed to address the specifics of each property type. Leveraging years of firsthand experience, our founders developed Gate Sentry, an access control solution that delivers customized features. These features are designed to navigate the specific challenges and preferences of each property type, ensuring a seamless and effective access control solution.
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Our Promise To You
Our Mission
Recognizing that each property has its own set of requirements, we customize our access control solutions to address the specific challenges and preferences of each property type.
Our Vision
Challenging existing technology limitations and by actively seeking and incorporating feedback from our users, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed their evolving needs.
Built On Actual Experience.
Driven By Innovation.
Gate Sentry was founded by a team of former board presidents, property managers, and security managers, including an involved HOA board president of a tight-knit gated community, Michael Rendon. Our founders were frustrated with the slow, inefficient, and often expensive access control systems. These systems often offered all-in-one solutions that failed to address the specifics of each property type. Leveraging years of firsthand experience, our founders developed Gate Sentry, an access control solution that delivers customized features. These features are designed to navigate the specific challenges and preferences of each property type, ensuring a seamless and effective access control solution.
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