diff --git a/pkg/controller/OWNERS b/pkg/controller/OWNERS
index fbd8b63b86f..1b8ff73fb41 100644
--- a/pkg/controller/OWNERS
+++ b/pkg/controller/OWNERS
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 approvers:
 - bprashanth
+- deads2k
 - derekwaynecarr
 - mikedanese
 reviewers: