diff --git a/OWNERS_ALIASES b/OWNERS_ALIASES
index 5e7e45ceda9..6a5baaf3200 100644
--- a/OWNERS_ALIASES
+++ b/OWNERS_ALIASES
@@ -9,13 +9,13 @@ aliases:
 
   # non-admin folks who can approve any PRs in the repo
   kubebuilder-approvers:
+    - Kavinjsir
 
   # folks who can review and LGTM any PRs in the repo (doesn't include
   # approvers & admins -- those count too via the OWNERS file)
   kubebuilder-reviewers:
     - rashmigottipati
     - everettraven
-    - Kavinjsir
 
   # folks who may have context on ancient history,
   # but are no longer directly involved