Our Board
Nicole Watson
Nicole Watson, RN, is the founder and driving force behind the Medical Loan Closet of Joplin. With more than 24 years of experience in nursing, including critical care, hospital leadership, and post-acute healthcare navigation, Nicole has built a career dedicated to helping people live safely and independently.
After seeing firsthand how access to basic medical equipment can dramatically improve quality of life, Nicole was inspired to create a community-based solution. The Medical Loan Closet of Joplin grew from that vision into a nonprofit that provides free or low-cost medical equipment to individuals and families throughout the four-state area, including southwest Missouri, southeast Kansas, northeast Oklahoma, and northwest Arkansas.
Nicole’s compassionate leadership, deep clinical expertise, and hands-on approach have made her a trusted advocate for seniors, caregivers, and those navigating recovery. She is also a frequent guest on Living Well, where she appears in the senior segment to share resources, education, and practical tips that help older adults stay active and independent.
Known for her humor, energy, and community spirit, Nicole continues to grow the organization with a focus on dignity, accessibility, and local collaboration.
Greg Kelly
I have strong interests and experience in operations, marketing & sales, finance, healthcare, dining, and health & wellness. Additionally, I have experience in small, medium and large market economies throughout Indiana, Colorado and Missouri which has led to fifteen plus years of Leadership & Management experience in healthcare.
I graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Business. I currently serve as the Senior Vice President of Operations with Phoenix Home Care & Hospice. With Phoenix, I provide support throughout Southwest Missouri, Central Missouri and St. Louis. I love the opportunity with Phoenix to help clients of all ages remain in the comfort of the place they call home through our aging in place philosophy and full continuum of care in the home.
Through my work with the Medical Loan Closet, I've had the opportunity to deliver and set-up hospital beds, Hoyer lifts and other large pieces of equipment in recipient's homes. I am also the Community Co-Chair of the Veteran Community Partnership (VCP) for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks and on the Board of Directors for the Southern Missouri Chapter of Red Cross.
In my leisure, I enjoy travel, hiking, the outdoors, running and exploring new places & cultures which always involves great food!
Andy Griffith
Andy Griffith has personally led teams of +70 plus; overseen corporate market sales of over $24M; hosted and spoke at +200 in attendance corporate training events; managed training assets for 6 brands across 1900+ locations, and worked directly with multiple franchise business owners and their front lines teams across the country to become more successful.
With his company SOLO LINK IO he helps local small business owners and industry professionals get predictable results by using AI and Automation software without the tech overwhelm. Essentially he helps you get more done in less time and with even less effort.
SOLO LINK IO is your AI assistant software that converts leads, increases engagement, and leverages your time by using the power of AI that’s trained with your business FAQS to engage with your potential customer base. They custom tailor AI to be a conversation personality of your business that auto replies to missed calls, text messages, social media DM's, and web chat widgets questions. It screens leads, replies to reviews, auto follows up, and books appointments on your calendar so you don't have to.
Becky Beeler
Becky Beeler is Vice President of Care Coordination and Post Acute Care at Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri. Becky has over 17 years of experience in medical social work and has been in leadership at Freeman for over 12 years.
Her current role focuses on timely and effective transitions of care for patients at Freeman and strengthening community partnerships to improve overall healthcare outcomes for community members. Becky is also passionate about increasing the health insurance literacy of Medicare beneficiaries in Southwest Missouri and beyond.
Becky earned Masters of Social Work and Doctorate of Social Work degrees at the University of Kansas.
Allison Rhodes, MSML
As a board member of the Medical Loan Closet of Joplin, I’m honored to help our community access essential medical equipment with dignity and compassion. I bring nearly 18 years of healthcare leadership experience, including Vice President and Director roles in operations, ambulatory services, and population health.
I hold a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University and am passionate about using my experience to improve access, quality, and support for those in need.
Leading this organization allows me to combine my professional expertise with my heart for service—ensuring every person has the tools to live safely and independently.
Kelli Bigando
Bio coming soon.
Michael Eck
Bio Coming Soon.
TD Prigmore
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Why Give?
Insurance gaps and out-of-pocket costs are real.
When someone is discharged from the hospital, they’re often told to "follow up with your own equipment.” But what if they can’t afford it?
That’s where we come in—
with zero cost to the recipient.