Ban Nguyen’s heritage is rooted in Vietnam. He is a 1.5-generation Vietnamese American who came to the US at the age of thirteen in 1975 with his family after the fall of Saigon. They resettled at a refugee relocation center in Arkansas before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Nguyen went to high school and found work as a busboy and waiter in the restaurant industry.

In 2008, Nguyen’s father-in-law put him in charge of franchising Jimmy's Egg restaurant. As of 2025, there are over 60 locations nationwide and growing.
And here is a sneak peek of the cover for Ban Nguyen's memoir, Swinging and Slinging: The Refugee and Business Success Stories of Jimmy’s Egg CEO. (Coming this summer!)

ABOUT THE BOOK:
From hospital beds to high-flying ambition, this is how limitation became a launchpad.
From the war-torn streets of Vietnam to the bustling breakfast counters of Jimmy’s Egg, Ban Nguyen’s journey is one of grit, heart, and the unshakable power of family. In this heartfelt memoir, Nguyen recounts his escape as a young refugee, his coming-of-age in Oklahoma, and the unexpected path that led him to become the CEO of a beloved restaurant chain. Brimming with humor, wisdom, and hard-won insights, Swinging and Slinging celebrates the American dream—and the countless swings it takes to make it real.
Part personal journey, part masterclass in resilience, this memoir explores how grit, humor, and a problem-solving spirit can turn even the toughest challenges into stepping stones. Ban proves that courage isn’t about avoiding risk—it’s about showing up anyway.
For anyone who’s ever faced a detour on the road to their dreams, Swinging and Slinging is your permission to rewrite the map.

About the Author:
Ban Nguyen is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and creative problem-solver who’s built a career—and a life—on bold leaps and unwavering optimism. With a background that spans startups and storytelling, Nguyen brings humor and heart to everything he does.