2025 SONITROL Dealer of the Year: Sonitrol of Sacramento 

SONITROL is proud to recognize Sonitrol of Sacramento as the 2025 SONITROL Dealer of the Year, honoring an organization that continues to exemplify excellence in growth, innovation, and partnership across the SONITROL network.

This award was formally presented at the annual SONITROL National Dealers Association (SNDA) Convention and Banquet, held in April 2026 in Tampa, Florida. The event brought together SONITROL employees and leaders from across the country for several days of networking, education, collaboration, and celebration of the very best within the SONITROL network.

Founded in 1981 by Ron Files, Sonitrol of Sacramento has grown into one of the most respected and successful franchises in the SONITROL system. Alongside Sonitrol of Orange County, Ron Files SONITROL Businesses is currently ranked #31 on the SDM Top 100, which evaluates U.S. electronic security providers primarily by Recurring Monthly Revenue (RMR).

What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that this growth was achieved organically. It was built through strong sales leadership, disciplined execution, and an unwavering commitment to customer service.

More Than Sales Growth

While overall sales growth is a cornerstone of the Dealer of the Year award, the recognition also reflects a dealer’s contributions to the SONITROL network as a whole. In 2025, Sonitrol of Sacramento stood out as a true leader and partner.

This year marked the launch of SONITROL CORE, their next-generation security platform. Sonitrol of Sacramento was among the first to fully embrace the new solution, adopting it early and actively providing feedback that helped shape product enhancements benefiting the entire network.

Early adoption is never without challenges, but the Sacramento team approached CORE as true partners. They remained engaged, constructive, and committed to improving the solution not only for their customers, but for SONITROL enterprises nationwide.

Today, Sonitrol of Sacramento has the largest number of SONITROL CORE panels online within the independent SONITROL franchise network, and that footprint continues to grow each month.

Driving Innovation While Honoring SONITROL’s Legacy

SONITROL CORE has become a powerful tool for the Sacramento team, particularly for upgrading long-standing customer accounts that previously communicated over aging POTS lines. At the same time, it has strengthened their ability to win new customers by presenting a modern, flexible, and future-ready platform.

SONITROL CORE is a cloud-based, unified security solution that integrates:

• Patented impact-activated audio intrusion detection
• Access control
• Video surveillance
• All within a single, easy-to-manage interface

By building on what has always differentiated SONITROL, including verified apprehension and strong law enforcement partnerships, Sonitrol of Sacramento is bringing next-generation technology to market while staying true to the principles that defined SONITROL from the beginning. These include reducing false alarms and increasing criminal apprehensions.

Leadership That Sets the Standard

Sonitrol of Sacramento is led by Ron Files, Founder and CEO, alongside Andrew Johnston, Vice President. Together, they have cultivated a culture centered on accountability, innovation, and customer-first service. This culture consistently produces long-term results.

This is not the first time Sonitrol of Sacramento has earned this distinction. The organization was also named SONITROL Dealer of the Year in 2021, along with several other Dealer of the Year honors throughout its history. This reinforces a legacy of sustained excellence.

Our Perspective

Reflecting on the recognition, Julie Beach, Vice President of Sonitrol, shared why Sonitrol of Sacramento stood out in 2025:

“Sonitrol of Sacramento exemplifies what the Dealer of the Year award is truly about. Yes, their sales performance and growth are exceptional, but just as important is how they support the entire Sonitrol network. From embracing SONITROL CORE early on to providing meaningful feedback that strengthened the platform for everyone, they have been true partners. Ron, Andrew, and their team continue to build on what has always differentiated SONITROL, including verified apprehension, strong law enforcement partnerships, and outstanding service, while helping lead the network forward.”

A Word From Sonitrol of Sacramento

“We are honored to be named Dealer of the Year. This recognition reflects the strength of our strategy, the power of SONITROL’s verified audio and video technology, and most importantly, the initiative, collaboration, and accountability demonstrated by our entire team. From leadership through every role across the organization, our people continue to drive innovation and deliver trusted security solutions that protect what matters most. This award motivates us to keep raising the standard together.”  – Andrew Johnston, Senior Vice President, and Ron Files, President and CEO, Sonitrol of Sacramento