diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index a5bb2660a6..df2c5fe55b 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -9,9 +9,11 @@ approvers:
   - kaovilai
   - mrnold
   - mpryc
+  - joeavaikath
 reviewers:
   - sseago
   - shubham-pampattiwar
   - kaovilai
   - mrnold
   - mpryc
+  - joeavaikath