diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 55acd26429..dd354b3ca8 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ approvers:
 - pliurh
 - eggfoobar
 - chiragkyal
+- jerpeter1
 reviewers:
 - copejon
 - dhellmann
@@ -15,6 +16,7 @@ reviewers:
 - pmtk
 - pacevedom
 - pliurh
+- jerpeter1
 emeritus_approvers:
 - cooktheryan
 - husky-parul