diff --git a/pkg/controller/OWNERS b/pkg/controller/OWNERS
index 6a0dca593a5..a4f3bf7ea3a 100644
--- a/pkg/controller/OWNERS
+++ b/pkg/controller/OWNERS
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ approvers:
 - derekwaynecarr
 - mikedanese
 - janetkuo
+- cheftako
 - sig-apps-approvers
 reviewers:
 - deads2k