diff --git a/OWNERS_ALIASES b/OWNERS_ALIASES
index 489de1b7b0d..a2b27c4bc4c 100644
--- a/OWNERS_ALIASES
+++ b/OWNERS_ALIASES
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ aliases:
     - bridgetkromhout
     - cheftako
     - elmiko
+    - joelspeed
   sig-cluster-lifecycle-leads:
     - CecileRobertMichon
     - fabriziopandini