diff --git a/cluster/OWNERS b/cluster/OWNERS
index e0de508e6ea..aead3e9b56f 100644
--- a/cluster/OWNERS
+++ b/cluster/OWNERS
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ reviewers:
   - zmerlynn
   - dims
 approvers:
+  - bentheelder
   - eparis
   - mikedanese
   - spiffxp