gauthier.jpgMitch and Nelida Gauthier have been married for 21 years and reside in Wallingford, CT with their 3 children; Luke, Jacob and Samantha.  In 1997, Mitch graduated from the University of Hartford with a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Therapy.  He has been a licensed Physical Therapist for 14 years and is currently working in the home care field.  Additionally, he is a certified Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor.  Nelida graduated from Fairfield University in 1988 with a Bachelors of Arts degree and a concentration in Fine Arts.  Since graduating, she has held a variety of positions with Bristol Myers Squibb including Sales, Sales Management and Marketing.  Mitch and Nelida have a passion for theater.  This passion began when they became members of Ecclesiastes Productions, a traveling theater ministry led by Pastor Danny Yopp.  In 2003, they launched their own theatrical ministry called SonRise Productions.  They and their family have been members of Good News Christian Church for more than 8 years where they have both led a variety of ministry areas.  In 2010, they had the privilege of becoming board members of Xtreme Impact.