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About Us - C1P’s Identity, History, and Leadership

Company Introduction

Choice One Protection (C1P) is led by a local executive team with deep roots in South Florida and decades of service in both law enforcement and the United States military.

This unique combination of police expertise and military discipline allows us to address security challenges with precision, foresight, and a results-driven mindset.

CEO

Eduardo Yero

Eduardo has over 30 years of leadership experience in law enforcement and private security, with a proven record in operations, risk management, and organizational leadership. His background includes senior roles in corporate and private security firms and a decorated tenure with the Miami Beach Police Department, where he commanded SWAT and Special Operations and developed counter-terrorism and emergency response plans.

COO

Johann Lopez

Johann brings over 20 years of leadership in security management and military operations, combining executive experience with disciplined field expertise. A former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant, he led tactical units and oversaw combat readiness, earning recognition for leadership and operational excellence. His private-sector background includes senior roles managing large-scale security operations for healthcare systems, stadiums, logistics hubs, and corporate facilities, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-performance standards.

Rooted in Miami, Growing Nationwide

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Choice One Protection is a company born and based in Miami with headquarters located at 5201 Waterford District Drive, Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33126. We are 100% privately held by a two-person ownership team that are directly involved in the day-to-day operations. Choice One Protection is veteran-owned and SBE certified through Miami-Dade County. We service the South Florida region and are currently licensed in Texas and expanding into New York.
  • Today, C1P provides security officer services for some of the region’s most respected residential communities, as well as construction sites, medical facilities, corporate offices, schools, and more. Whether armed or unarmed, our officers are known for combining professionalism with exceptional customer service. With over 50 years of combined experience in public safety, the military, and the private sector, our leadership team has built a company that prioritizes service excellence and supports every member of our workforce.

Choice One Protection is committed to understanding the unique demands of each client. Our hands-on, military-structured chain of command, reinforced by deep law enforcement experience and active management involvement, ensures that every operation meets — and exceeds — expectations. This structure defines our reliability, discipline, and commitment to performance.

Our officers maintain high visibility, vigilance, and situational awareness at all times. To uphold these standards, we emphasize strategic recruitment, structured emergency response protocols, and continuous training and mentorship. This proactive approach guarantees readiness, professionalism, and consistent quality across every site we protect.

COMPANY SERVICES OVERVIEW

C1P provides smart, proactive, and transparent security.

Guided by Experience, Committed to Excellence

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Choice One Protection’s experience and professionalism is rooted in our ownership and management team. We are fully committed to safeguarding our clients and ensuring the uninterrupted operation of their properties. Our hands-on ownership team has over a half century of public safety and security experience.

KEY EXECUTIVES

  • Eduardo Yero – Chief Executive Officer: Over 30 years in law enforcement and private security; former SWAT Commander; leadership roles at G4S and Allied Universal.
  • Johann Lopez – Chief Operating Officer: 20+ years in security, transportation, and parking operations; U.S. Marine Corps veteran.


  • Jon Brudzinski – Training Manager: 35+ years of tactical and law enforcement leadership; expert trainer for U.S. and international agencies.

  • VETERAN-OWNED EXCELLENCE IN SECURITY AND SERVICE

    Choice One Protection is a Miami-based, veteran-owned security company delivering professional, technology-enhanced, and client-focused protection services.

    Their law enforcement and military heritage shape a disciplined, proactive approach to safety.

    Through experienced leadership, hands-on management, and dedication to personnel development, C1P consistently delivers high-quality service across multiple industries in Florida, Texas, and expanding markets.

    Eduardo Yero

    Every site is unique. We listen first, design a precise security plan, and own the results—so your people, assets, and operations stay safe without disruption.

    Eduardo Yero

    CEO
    Johann Lopez

    We pair veteran leadership with live intelligence—GPS, body cams, and dashboards—to turn security from a cost into a performance advantage.

    Johann Lopez

    COO
    Monica Lopez

    Accountability is our standard. With veteran leadership, rigorous training, and real-time technology, we customize protection to your environment and stand behind it 24/7.

    Monica Lopez

    Office Manager
    Jon Brudzinski

    Choice One Protection delivers truly comprehensive security operations. Their officers are disciplined, visible, and consistently professional — a team you can trust to safeguard both people and property with precision and care.

    Jon Brudzinski

    Training Manager