Tanner Polce
ByrdGomes
tanner.polce@byrdgomes.com
10 Corporate Circle Suite 215, New Castle, DE, 19720,
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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
2) ANHEUSER-BUSH INBEV
3) BALLY'S DOVER CASINO RESORT
4) BRANDYWINE VALLEY SPCA
5) BYRDGOMES LLC
6) CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION
7) CIGNA CORPORATE SERVICES LLC
8) COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION INC.
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 UNIVERSITY
15) DOORDASH INC.
16) DOVER MOTOR SPEEDWAY
17) DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC.
18) EARNIN
19) ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF PHILA & AFFILIATES
20) FEDERAL EXPRESS
21) GAINWELL HOLDING CORP.
22) KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC
23) LEADINGAGE NJ & DE
24) MARITIME EXCHANGE FOR THE DELAWARE RIVER & BAY
25) MEDICAL SOCIETY OF DELAWARE
26) META PLATFORMS INC.
27) MODIVCARE
28) NATIONWIDE INSURANCE CO.
29) NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
30) NORTHEASTERN TITLE LOANS LLC
31) NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT LLC
32) PORT WILMINGTON
33) PRA GROUP
34) PSEG SERVICES CORP.
35) QNITY ELECTRONICS INC.
36) QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
37) RECYCLED MATERIALS ASSOCIATION (REMA)
38) VEOLIA
39) VERIZON
40) VISA INC.
41) WASTE MANAGEMENT
42) 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.
Last Updated: January 20, 2026
