In the late 70s, Ames moved to Houston, TX where she harnessed her experience in the entertainment industry and paired it with her entrepreneurial spirit to start her own businesses. In 1982, Nancy and her now husband, Danny Ward, founded Ward & Ames, a full-service special events and video production firm. Nancy serves as the creative force responsible for the direction in which Ward & Ames Special Events has evolved, winning them a National Emmy Award for their event execution and video production. Her college background in architecture and design has served her well in the planning and production of events.