diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index 7e8d40807a..6bd582cb81 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
 approvers:
   - justinsb
-  - kris-nova
   - chrislovecnm
-  - zmerlynn
   - andrewsykim
   - geojaz
   - kashifsaadat