Weymann Co.
Meet our Director:
Niko de Weymann, born September 6, 1984 is an American musical industry executive, artist, luthier, historian, engineer, industrial designer and philanthropist, who is the current Director of Weymann.
Family Lineage:
Born in a small suburb just outside of Philadelphia, Niko was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1984. Niko's family lineage traces back to both the Weymann family (proper spelling: Wegmann / Wegman) as well as William Metcalf who brought the Metcalf family lineage
(Gospatric - Earl of Northumbria) over from England in the late 1600's, landing in Norfolk, Massachusetts.
Early Life:
As a youth, Niko excelled in martial arts and obtained his black belt by the age of 10. He was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, two times at age 12 & 13 as "Male Junior Competitor of the Year". Niko was mentored by legendary trainers including Gracie Family (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), Rocky Farley of Baltimore & was "guided" by Robert Monroe. In high school, Niko was a gifted athlete excelling at both sprints & field events. He was awarded State MVP, and earned a partial-scholarship to attend West Virginia University to join their mens track program.
Niko eventually transferred to the University of Delaware in 2006, pursuing his undergraduate degree in "Leadership" where his entrepreneurship came to manifest, under the guidance of Professor Anthony Middlebrooks.
Current Role:
Niko serves as the current Director for Weymann where he designs and engineers all of the company's new product lines. His dedication in honoring the Weymann heritage has been front & center to our company's revival & success.
International Musical Instrument Registry & Database:
Niko founded The International Musical Instrument Registry & Database (IMIRAD), an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the preservation of musical instruments and history. IMIRAD provides a database for registering musical instruments. A key feature is its theft-log system, which allows users to report lost or stolen instruments. This deters theft and provides a way to verify an instrument's history.