Niko de Weymann 

 

Born September 6, 1984, Niko de (of) Weymann is an American musical industry executive, producer, artist, luthier, historian, engineer, industrial designer and philanthropist, who is the current Director of the Weymann brand.

 

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 the Gracie Family (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) and Rocky Farley of Baltimore.  In high school, Niko was a gifted athlete excelling at both track & field events. He was awarded State MVP, and earned a partial-scholarship to attend West Virginia University. Niko eventually transferred to the University of Delaware pursuing an undergraduate degree in "Leadership" where his entrepreneurship came to manifest.

 

Current Role: 

Niko serves as the current Director for Weymann where he oversees the design, development & engineering of all new product lines. His dedication in honoring the Weymann heritage has been front & center to the brands  modern revival & success.  

 

International Musical Instrument Registry & Database:
In the early 2000's, 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.

 

Deep Roots:  
Niko's (maternal) family lineage traces back to both the Wegmann/Wegman family, as well as Deacon Thomas Metcalf who brought the Metcalf family lineage (Gospatric) over from England in the late 1600's, landing in Norfolk, Massachusetts.  The Metcalf family (Anthony) would later serve during the American Revolution under the historic "Minute Man Regiment".