diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 6f7e53c5c4d6..d436b77c903f 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ approvers:
   - medyagh
   - spowelljr
   - prezha
+  - comradeprogrammer
 emeritus_approvers:
   - dlorenc
   - luxas