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

Mission-Critical Technology for Mission-Critical Operations

At LTA Tech Services, we bring decades of defense experience to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative IT solutions for defense agencies, military branches, and national security organizations. Our team’s background in military operations and defense contracting enables us to understand the unique challenges and strict requirements of mission-critical environments.

We design and implement technology solutions that support operational readiness, system resilience, and secure communications. Our approach focuses on reliability, performance, and compliance with defense standards. From infrastructure modernization to cybersecurity and system support, we help defense organizations operate with confidence and efficiency.

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Defense IT Services

With extensive experience serving Military Health Systems, Air Force Medical Systems, Veterans Administration, and Department of Defense, LTA delivers technology solutions that meet the highest standards of security, reliability, and compliance:

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.

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Defense Systems Integration

Seamless interoperability for joint operations

Reduce system integration time

Improve cross-platform data sharing

Meet JADC2 and other joint operations requirements

Ensure compliance with DoD standards and frameworks

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Command & Control Systems

Enhanced situational awareness and decision support

Accelerate decision cycles

Improve information accuracy

Enhance visualization of complex operational data

Deploy secure, mobile command capabilities

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Military-Grade Cybersecurity

Protect critical assets and sensitive information

Implement Zero Trust Architecture for classified environments

Reduce security vulnerabilities by up to 85%

Meet CMMC, RMF, and other defense security frameworks

Develop comprehensive insider threat detection programs

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Secure Cloud Migration

Modern infrastructure with uncompromising security

Achieve IL4-IL6 compliant cloud environments

Reduce infrastructure costs

Improve disaster recovery capabilities

Implement secure DevSecOps practices

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Intelligence Analytics & Systems

Turn data into actionable intelligence

Reduce intelligence processing time

Improve pattern recognition and anomaly detection

Implement secure multi-domain intelligence sharing

Develop custom analytics for specialized mission requirements

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Defense Logistics & Supply Chain

Optimize readiness and resource management

Improve inventory accuracy

Reduce logistics response time

Enhance visibility across complex supply chains

Implement predictive maintenance capabilities

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Compliance & Authorization

Navigate complex regulatory requirements

Accelerate ATO processes

Reduce compliance documentation time

Maintain continuous monitoring and authorization

Implement automated compliance verification

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The LTA Defense Advantage

Our team’s defense expertise runs deep. With leadership that has served as President and CEO of Brandon Technology Consulting, which provided IT services to multiple defense and military health agencies, we understand the unique challenges of defense IT environments.
Our team includes veterans with firsthand experience in military intelligence operations, including deployments in support of Task Force Falcon and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This operational background gives us unique insight into the real-world requirements of defense technology systems.
Contact us today for a defense technology assessment and discover how LTA Tech Services can help your organization enhance mission capabilities through secure, reliable technology solutions.
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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