diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 4f81dde10..605d99b55 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
 # See the OWNERS docs at https://go.k8s.io/owners
 
 approvers:
-  - mbohlool
+  - roycaihw
+  - yliaog
+emeritus_approvers:
   - caesarxuchao
   - lavalamp
-  - yliaog
-  - roycaihw
+  - mbohlool
 reviewers:
   - micw523