diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 073f87e610..86d16bfee6 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ reviewers:
 - hakman
 - kishorj
 - cartermckinnon
+- mmerkes
 emeritus_approvers:
 - zmerlynn
 - gnufied