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Frankenmuth News

Serving Frankenmuth since 1906

Volume 120 ~ No. 31

February 04, 2026

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NICK SHELTON

Fourth generation Nick Shelton named Zehnder's new president

  Like many great businesses, the best leaders start at the lower rung of the ladder to experience all that making it a success entails.

  That was the journey of Nick Shelton, as he was recently named the new president of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth.

  Zehnder’s, a cornerstone of Michigan hospitality whether in the dining room, hotel and lodging, The Fortress Golf Course, or their many shops, selected Shelton, who represents the fourth generation of the Zehnder family in the business. He will oversee the day-to-day management of this family business.

  Hallmarks of the Zehnder operation has been a firm with a vision rooted in tradition and a keen focus on the guest experience.

  Shelton’s great grandparents purchased the New Exchange Hotel in Frankenmuth and opened it as Zehnder’s in 1929 – nearly 100 years ago. From a young age, Shelton immersed himself in nearly every aspect of the operation, including riding his bike to work at The Fortress Golf Course, and having a memorable early tenure suiting up as Zehnder’s famous mascot, Drumstick. This hands-on experience has provided him with a deep, personal understanding of the unique hospitality that defines the landmark in “Michigan’s Little Bavaria.” .......

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