diff --git a/OWNERS_ALIASES b/OWNERS_ALIASES
index e465c3d5b0..d8f6543673 100644
--- a/OWNERS_ALIASES
+++ b/OWNERS_ALIASES
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ aliases:
   controller-runtime-reviewers:
   - varshaprasad96
   - inteon
+  - JoelSpeed
 
   # folks who may have context on ancient history,
   # but are no longer directly involved