diff --git a/hack/OWNERS b/hack/OWNERS
index 4e27e64124419..388f1be0822e2 100644
--- a/hack/OWNERS
+++ b/hack/OWNERS
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ reviewers:
   - spxtr
   - zmerlynn
 approvers:
+  - deads2k
   - eparis
   - ihmccreery
   - ixdy