diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 502352b54..5dd537c84 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -8,11 +8,13 @@ reviewers:
 - sttts
 - jpbetz
 - jefftree
+- alexzielenski
 approvers:
-- lavalamp
 - sttts
 - apelisse
 - jpbetz
 - jefftree
+- alexzielenski
 emeritus_approvers:
 - mbohlool
+- lavalamp