About Us

Who We Are

We are a full-service consortium/third-party administrator for drug & alcohol testing, serving public and private sector customers since 1994.

CJ Cooper & Associates was started in 1990 by 2 nurses contracted to perform physical exams for insurance companies. In 1994, CJ Cooper & Associates responding to customer demand expanded to include third-party administration of drug and alcohol testing programs. Over the years, the company continues to grow and solidify its service offerings and provider network, adding more DOT regulated & non-DOT regulated organizations to its customer base while continuing to serve both the public and private sectors. CJ Cooper is a Woman-Owned Business and is a State of Iowa Targeted Small Business.

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What We Do

As a C/TPA, CJ Cooper expanded its services to include on-site collection services, 24/7 post-accident testing, web-based program management, a medical review officer, account managers, and scientific, computer-generated random selection program, and SAMHSA-certified laboratories that analyze urine, saliva, and hair specimens for substances of abuse by skilled laboratory staff to ensure accurate analysis. CJ Cooper & Associates is also an authorized distributor of multiple manufacturers of rapid screening products.
These on-site drug screening devices allow employers to screen for the presence of prohibited drugs and alcohol instantly. Our services and/or products are utilized by regulated DOT companies, the department of corrections, probation and parole, substance abuse treatment centers, nursing homes, daycare facilities, manufacturing, Unions plus many others. We are constantly growing and expanding our services to better serve our clients and their needs.

Associations we support

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Meet Our Team

Our team thrives on building strong relationships and providing timely solutions—because we understand that your time is valuable.

President & CEO

Shannon Harvieux

Director of Operations

Ashley Justice

Accounting Manager

Zoey Crighton

Compliance Manager

Holly Thimsen

Mission & Vision

It is our vision and our commitment to our customers that sets our business above the rest.

Our Mission

To respond to the community and business needs for drug and alcohol testing within the private and public sectors.

Our Objective

To assist in the development, implementation, and management of an individual program that is structured to fit your business needs.

Our ultimate goal

To ensure your company and employees will be educated and up to date on all levels of compliance and regulation.

Bill R – Solid Waste & Recycling Industry

We’ve used CJ Cooper for several years and have been very satisfied with their service, dedication to details and knowledge. We can always depend on then as a valued partner and they gone above and beyond their normal service when requested. I would highly recommend their services.

Doug W. – Construction Industry

CJ Cooper started drug testing our construction employees for per-hire, random, and post-accident 7 years ago. Your staff’s ability to test on short notice throughout Eastern Iowa and on site collection has made CJ Cooper a very affordable option to help us provide a safe drug free work environment. Your on-site testing helps us to keep workers on site working with a short interruption and very little loss of productivity. Your staff displayed professionalism and a great can do attitude. Thank you for the great service you continue to provide.

Jill F – Transportation Industry

CJ Cooper has exceptional customer service. They put their client’s best interest and needs first. We are completely satisfied with the quality of service we receive. The staff is easy and fun to work with. DOT provider Carly does a thorough job when completing DOT Physicals.

Tom V – Construction Industry

I receive prompt and courteous attention to my needs. My job, often times, has me running 100 mph in every conceivable direction, so when an issue arises within our drug testing arena, CJ Cooper jumps on it for me. Tracy and the other girls are professional and care about us as a client. Not only do they answer the phone with a smile (I can tell), but they make sure that all my questions are answered to my satisfaction and understanding. To partner with CJ Cooper is a win all the way around!