Centurion Earns a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C.– September 22, 2026 – Centurion has been ranked No. 4,119 overall, No. 289 in IT Services, and No. 207 in the DC-VA-MD-WV region, on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
The Inc. 5000 recognizes the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, celebrating companies that have achieved significant growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing to the U.S. economy.
“Being recognized on the Inc. 5000 is an exciting milestone for Centurion and a reflection of the people and partnerships behind our continued growth,” said Theresa Zandi, Principal Owner of Centurion. “Our success has always been rooted in putting people first, serving the missions of our customers by delivering meaningful solutions, and building trusted relationships that last. We’re incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished and even more energized about the opportunities ahead.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. Across industries ranging from AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs, and demonstrating the continued strength of entrepreneurial ambition in the United States.
Among the 5,000 companies on the 2026 list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and the honorees collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit the Inc. 5000 website.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance; it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
Check out the list here.
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000, and the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Centurion
Centurion a SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Herndon, VA, is an IT Services firm for the public and private sector, specifically engaged as a prime and subcontractor deploying cleared personnel in service to the DoD, Civilian, and Health IT agencies such as SSA, Department of Commerce, CMS, DOI, DOT, DoD, US Air Force, US Navy, US Army, DISA, US House, NIH, and various commercial firms. Centurion is a Prime GSA MAS contract holder, (54151 Information Technology, 541611 Management Consulting, and 56131 Human Capital), U.S. Navy Seaport NxG GWAC Prime contractor, MDA SHIELD IDIQ Prime Contract holder, NASA SEWP VI Prime Contractor, with a Top-Secret Facility Clearance, and appraised CMMI Level 3 Services. Centurion’s capabilities span technology, digital transformation, Agile, Cyber, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Infrastructure solutions.
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