diff --git a/build/OWNERS b/build/OWNERS
index 376d7a0a680..1b3f8d43e5a 100644
--- a/build/OWNERS
+++ b/build/OWNERS
@@ -13,5 +13,5 @@ approvers:
   - ixdy
   - jbeda
   - lavalamp
-  - zmerlynn
   - mikedanese
+  - zmerlynn