Kimberly Gomes

( Delaware )
Introduction

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.

Clients

1) ALLAN MYERS INC.

2) AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS

3) ANHEUSER-BUSH INBEV

4) BALLY'S DOVER CASINO RESORT

5) BYRDGOMES LLC

6) CALPINE CORPORATION

7) CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

8) CIGNA CORPORATE SERVICES LLC

9) DELAWARE ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT ADVANCEMENT

10) DELAWARE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INC.

11) DELAWARE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INC.--EDUCATION COMMITTEE

12) DELAWARE HAULERS ASSOCIATION

13) DELAWARE SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

14) DELAWARE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

15) DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

16) DOORDASH INC.

17) DOVER MOTOR SPEEDWAY

18) DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC.

19) EARNIN

20) ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF PHILA & AFFILIATES

21) EXPRESS SCRIPTS HOLDING CO.

22) FEDERAL EXPRESS

23) FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AMERICA

24) GAINWELL HOLDING CORP.

25) KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC

26) LEADINGAGE NJ & DE

27) MARITIME EXCHANGE FOR THE DELAWARE RIVER & BAY

28) MEDICAL SOCIETY OF DELAWARE

29) META PLATFORMS INC.

30) MODIVCARE

31) NATIONWIDE INSURANCE ENTERPRISE

32) NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION

33) NORTHEASTERN TITLE LOANS LLC

34) PORT WILMINGTON

35) PSEG SERVICES CORP.

36) QUEST DIAGNOSTICS

37) RECYCLED MATERIALS ASSOCIATION (REMA)

38) REYBOLD GROUP THE

39) U.S. BIOLOGIC

40) VEOLIA

41) VERIZON

42) VISA INC.

43) WASTE MANAGEMENT

44) WILMINGTON TUG

Biography

KIM GOMES became a lobbyist in her own unique way. She did not get here through politics or law or a cause. Her earliest interests had nothing to do with lobbying. She was a gymnast and a competitor in ballroom dancing. That led to a degree from the University of Delaware in fitness management, and that led to a position at the University of Delaware as the coordinator in charge of the fitness class program on the campus. From there, it was on to work at an insurance office and brokerage firm, except Kim was looking for a new direction, and she thought lobbying would be fun.

Of course she did. She had a taste for the unexpected. She had the slow heartbeat that comes from winning competitiveness. She had a practical foundation of business, organizational and management experience.

Kim added in an academic component by earning a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Delaware. One of the faculty members was Ed Freel, formerly the Delaware secretary of state, and he connected her with Bob Byrd. It clicked, and Kim joined the firm.

Kim's background has been a fine fit, even her ballroom dancing. She paired with Tom Cook, who was the Delaware secretary of finance, for a charity "Dancing with the Stars" event, where they were judged the best dancers. See? Kim was right all along that lobbying could be fun.

Last Updated: April 15, 2025