10 Corporate Circle Suite 215, New Castle, DE, 19720,
ByrdGomes provides a balanced approach to contract lobbying that is unique in Delaware. Since we are politically active, we have established long-term relationships that have given us informed insights into the personalities of each political party.
Firm Specialties:
The majority of our activity involves lobbying and representing clients' position before the Delaware Legislature for assistance with specific, issue-related projects. Our strength is in our ability to identify, and gain access to the key individuals who should hear our clients' point of view.
1) AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS
3) BALLY'S DOVER CASINO RESORT
6) CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION
7) DELAWARE ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT ADVANCEMENT
8) DELAWARE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INC.
9) DELAWARE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INC.--EDUCATION COMMITTEE
10) DELAWARE HAULERS ASSOCIATION
11) DELAWARE SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
12) DELAWARE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
14) DOORDASH INC.
17) EARNIN
18) ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF PHILA & AFFILIATES
19) FEDERAL EXPRESS
22) KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC
24) MARITIME EXCHANGE FOR THE DELAWARE RIVER & BAY
25) MEDICAL SOCIETY OF DELAWARE
27) MODIVCARE
29) NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
30) NORTHEASTERN TITLE LOANS LLC
31) PORT WILMINGTON
34) RECYCLED MATERIALS ASSOCIATION (REMA)
35) VEOLIA
36) VERIZON
37) VISA INC.
38) WASTE MANAGEMENT
39) WILMINGTON TUG
Tanner Polce served as both the Chief of Staff (2023-2024) and Chief Advancement Officer (2020-2023) at the Brandywine Valley SPCA, the first tristate animal welfare organization in the nation. During his tenure, Tanner was responsible for revenue and fund development, external affairs, and strategies that support the organization's $20+ million in annual revenues. Tanner was also instrumental in the acquisitions strategies that brought the Human Society of Harrisburg Area (PA), the Animal Adoption Center (NJ), and most recently the Humane Society of Washington, DC into the BVSPCA management portfolio.
Prior, Tanner served years in numerous roles for the State of Delaware and as a Councilmember in the City of Dover. Tanner was senior staff in the Office of the Lt. Governor from 2016-2020. Prior to the role of Policy Director for the Office, he served as Legislative Aide to Senator David Sokola and then-Senator Hall-Long. In 2017, Tanner was elected to Dover City Council and served a term before electing to not seek re-election. His deep understanding of relationship management, policy and strategy has been instrumental in his past roles and in ensuring strategic growth, greater connections and key objectives are met.
Tanner holds a B.A. in Political Science and a Master of Business Administration. Tanner and his wife, Shelby, live in Felton with their four dogs- Brutus, Allen, Marty and Charlotte. In their spare time, they are often planning their next travel adventure, watching their favorite soccer teams, or pitching in amongst a number of community service projects.
