diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 34e39c0750..3a48ce7927 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -2,14 +2,13 @@ emeritus_approvers:
 - chrigl
 - lingxiankong
 - ramineni
+- jichenjc
 approvers:
 - dulek
-- jichenjc
 - kayrus
 - zetaab
 reviewers:
 - dulek
-- jichenjc
 - kayrus
 - mdbooth
 - zetaab