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Veteran-Led Cyber & AI for Healthcare, Small business & Government

Our Mission

LTA’s mission is to empower businesses by providing the highest quality information technology services and solutions. We will establish and maintain the highest degree of satisfaction and trust of each customer.​

Our Service Success Strategic Formula

Core Values

Integrity

We will be forthright, honest and open in all of our dealings inside and outside of the company. We will work hard to foster an atmosphere of trust and openness between our clients and LTA, and amongst one another. ​

Accountability

We will take ownership and responsibility for the things we do and for the things we fail to do. The success of LTA hinges on the timely and effective contributions of each and every member of the team. ​

Innovation

Each member of the LTA team will constantly and continually seek out ways to incorporate more efficient technologies and processes for our customers​

Community.

We will be an integral part of the communities where work and live. We will make it a priority to contribute to it. ​

Quality

The LTA Team will never compromise on QUALITY. We will always give our customers the very best.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be a leading and preferred provider of innovative IT solutions, transforming businesses through technology and expertise. We envision our clients achieving unparalleled success and efficiency, driven by our commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth.

We are a Veteran led It company prioritizing fellow service disabled Veterans and Veterans services. Our founder Leonard Tharpe is a service disabled Veteran that led AI Research & Development at the US Pentagon in 1996.

“We are a Veteran led It company prioritizing fellow service disabled Veterans and Veterans services. Our founder Leonard Tharpe is a service disabled Veterans that led AI Research & Development at the US Pentagon in 1996.”

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Our goal is simple build technology that works quietly in the background while the business moves forward without friction.
LTA Tech Services
About Us

Our Mission

LTA’s mission is to empower businesses by providing the highest quality information technology services and solutions. We will establish and maintain the highest degree of satisfaction and trust of each customer.
LTA focuses on information technology strategies designed to be forward-thinking and real-time resolutions that gather and connect leadership ideas with collective intelligence that enables, enriches and evolves their dynamic businesses.​

​Our Service Success Strategic Formula​:

  • Assessing​
  • Planning
  • Testing
  • Implementing​
  • Auditing
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Kirsha Wilson‑Smith

Executive Administrator

Kirsha Wilson‑Smith serves as the Executive Administrator for LTA Tech Services, where she supports daily operations, executive coordination, and client communication for the company. She brings a strong background in both the medical field and community service, with more than 15 years of experience training employees and medical providers on billing and claims systems. Kirsha holds a bachelor's degree in finance with a concentration in Accounting and applies her analytical and organizational strengths to enhance efficiency across the organization.

Beyond her work in the tech sector, Kirsha is the co‑founder of Nurture House Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth. She is a proud member of Clarksville Sunrise Rotary and a member of the Clarksville Leadership Class of 2026. Kirsha also serves on several community boards, including the F.U.E.L. Board, the Rotary Action Group for Mental Health Committee, the Community Advisory Board, and the Montgomery County Youth Coalition. Additionally, she serves as Chair of the Foster Care Review Board.

Outside of her professional and community roles, Kirsha enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, laughing, playing golf, watching football, and supporting all things, Auburn.

OFFICE LOCATION

30 Crossland Avenue, Suite 202, Clarksville, TN 37040

Phone: (931) 542-4644

Email: contact@lta-services.com

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Leonard Tharpe

Founder & CEO

Leonard is the Founder of Len Tharpe and Associates, LLC (dba LTA Tech Services). Responsibilities include selecting and implementing suitable technology to streamline an organization’s operations and to optimize their strategic benefits by designing and customizing technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience. LTA’s services include data management/analytics, managed services, cyber security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), IT staffing, web development, IT training and consulting. He recently opened an office in Clarksville. He also heads up a technology training nonprofit (Tech Adventurer Center) that provides technology training and awareness to those that generally don’t have the access or resources needed to stay abreast of emerging technologies. He and his wife Stephanie currently live in Gallatin, TN.

EDUCATION

Leonard received a BS degree in Computer Science from Austin Peay State University. He received a MS degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Southern California and a MS degree in Computer Science from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

He also attended the Dartmouth College Minority Business Executive Program. He completed the TN HIMSS/Belmont University Health Information Technology (HIT) Accelerator Certificate Program.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Leonard has over 40 years of experience in various areas of computer science and information technologies, serving in both technical and management positions.

He served as President and CEO of Brandon Technology Consulting, Incorporated (BTC) from 2000–2017, a company he founded. BTC provided Information Technology services to the Military Health Systems (TRICARE), Nashville International Airport, Air Force Medical Systems, the Veterans Administration, Department of Defense, and a wide range of commercial and non-profit organizations.

He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Austin Peay State University (Computer Science) and Trevecca Nazarene University (Healthcare IT) in Nashville. He also taught IT courses at Strayer University, Stratford University, Tennessee State University, and The Learning Tree, International.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Leonard’s professional associations include the Nashville Technology Council (NTC), Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), The Institute for Robotics Process Automation & Artificial Intelligence (RPA/AI), and the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce.

MILITARY SERVICE

Leonard served 20 years in the United States Army. In the Army he worked in the areas of information technology, acquisition and procurement, communications-electronics, and field artillery. His military assignments included The Pentagon where he served at the Army Strategic and Advanced Computing Center, and the Army Artificial Intelligence Center. He also served at the Army Information Systems Management Activity at Fort Monmouth, NJ; and the Army Information Systems Support Group in Hawaii.

His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.

OFFICE LOCATION

30 Crossland Avenue, Suite 202, Clarksville, TN 37040

Phone: (931) 542-4644

Email: contact@lta-services.com