About Metam
Learn more about our history, leadership, and commitment to helping businesses thrive.
Our Story
Metam Advisors was founded to help businesses navigate complex challenges and unlock growth opportunities. We leverage decades of leadership experience in healthcare and manufacturing to guide organizations through strategic transitions, operational optimizations, and innovative product developments.
Whether you're looking to refine your go-to-market strategy, improve operational efficiency, or adopt cutting-edge technologies, our team brings a proven track record of delivering measurable results and sustainable growth.
Meet Our Leadership
Our leadership team sets the tone for the firm's culture of innovation, integrity, and client-centric focus.
Kevin McIntosh is an accomplished business leader, inventor, and growth strategist with over three decades of experience in the healthcare industry. With 24 patents spanning cardiac treatments, wound care, and tissue devices, Kevin has consistently solved complex problems through innovative solutions.
As the former President of Summit Medical, Kevin led the company through a remarkable transformation. Under his leadership, Summit grew from 18 employees to nearly 100, expanding revenues 13-fold. His ability to foster growth resulted in Summit's recognition as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in Minnesota in 2014, and its acquisition by Shore Capital Partners in 2015.
Beyond organic growth, Kevin successfully integrated eight acquired companies, while expanding facilities from 11,000 to 73,000 square feet. He has deep expertise in regulatory affairs, securing nine FDA 510(k) clearances in just five years.
Today, Kevin leverages these experiences to guide our clients through their own transformations. His visionary leadership combines strategic foresight, operational excellence, and relentless innovation to deliver meaningful, long-term impact for the businesses we serve.
Strategic Advisory Services
Our expertise spans across key areas that drive business growth and success.
Strategic Growth
- Pre-acquisition strategies and due diligence
- Post-acquisition integration
- General business strategic planning
- Successfully integrated 8+ businesses
Regulatory Expertise
- Quality Assurance - ISO 13485
- Regulatory Affairs - FDA, EU-MDR
- Design, Packaging, Sterilization
- Navigating complex approval processes
Operational Scaling
- People, facilities, and workflow optimization
- Lease negotiations and facility expansion
- Supply chain management
- Sustainable growth strategies
Innovation Commercialization
- Product development and testing
- Injection molding and plastics consulting
- Go-to-market strategies
- 25+ patents and product innovations
Crisis Management
- Planning for the unexpected
- Responding to the unfortunate
- Supply chain disruption solutions
- Business continuity strategies
Leadership Development
- Culture building and team alignment
- Executive coaching
- Organizational structure optimization
- Change management
Proven Results
Our track record speaks for itself through these success stories.
Summit Medical - Scaling Excellence
Kevin led Summit Medical from humble beginnings to one of Minnesota's fastest-growing companies. Through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Summit expanded its employee base, facility footprint, and revenue by 13 times in just over a decade. Kevin's leadership in navigating multiple facility expansions and lease negotiations positioned the company for long-term success.
MinneTies – Innovation to Commercialization
Kevin spearheaded the commercialization of MinneTies, a revolutionary device designed to treat jaw fractures. After licensing the technology from the University of Minnesota, the product received FDA approval and earned a prestigious Medical Design Excellence Award in 2018. Kevin's strategic vision led to its successful commercialization and subsequent divestment to increase sales focus.
COVID-19 Response – Preserving Jobs, Pivoting for Success
When COVID-19 struck, Kevin's leadership kept Summit Medical not only afloat but thriving. By shifting to the production of FDA-compliant face shields, Summit maintained employment for over 200 employees throughout the peak of the pandemic response, allowing the business to continue operating and supporting essential healthcare efforts during a critical time.