diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 898ba88d..6426253a 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ approvers:
   - smarterclayton
   - sttts
   - yliaog
+  - jpbetz
 reviewers:
   - aojea
   - apelisse
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ reviewers:
   - soltysh
   - sttts
   - yliaog
+  - jpbetz
 labels:
   - sig/api-machinery
 emeritus_approvers: