diff --git a/tools/leaderelection/OWNERS b/tools/leaderelection/OWNERS
index 908bdacdf..56b14c620 100644
--- a/tools/leaderelection/OWNERS
+++ b/tools/leaderelection/OWNERS
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 approvers:
   - mikedanese
+  - jefftree 
 reviewers:
   - wojtek-t
   - deads2k