Tanner Polce

( 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) AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS

2) ANHEUSER-BUSH INBEV

3) BALLY'S DOVER CASINO RESORT

4) BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

5) BRANDYWINE VALLEY SPCA

6) BYRDGOMES LLC

7) CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION

8) CIGNA CORPORATE SERVICES LLC

9) COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION INC.

10) DELAWARE ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT ADVANCEMENT

11) DELAWARE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INC.

12) DELAWARE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INC.--EDUCATION COMMITTEE

13) DELAWARE HAULERS ASSOCIATION

14) DELAWARE SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

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) FEDERAL EXPRESS

22) FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AMERICA

23) GAINWELL HOLDING CORP.

24) KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC

25) LEADINGAGE NJ & DE

26) MARITIME EXCHANGE FOR THE DELAWARE RIVER & BAY

27) MEDICAL SOCIETY OF DELAWARE

28) META PLATFORMS INC.

29) MODIVCARE

30) NATIONWIDE INSURANCE CO.

31) NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION

32) NORTHEASTERN TITLE LOANS LLC

33) NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT LLC

34) PORT WILMINGTON

35) PRA GROUP

36) PSEG SERVICES CORP.

37) QUEST DIAGNOSTICS

38) RECYCLED MATERIALS ASSOCIATION (REMA)

39) VEOLIA

40) VERIZON

41) VISA INC.

42) WASTE MANAGEMENT

43) WILMINGTON TUG

Biography

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.

Last Updated: July 15, 2025