diff --git a/OWNERS_ALIASES b/OWNERS_ALIASES
index 897a5994a2ac..506d9731c2e4 100644
--- a/OWNERS_ALIASES
+++ b/OWNERS_ALIASES
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ aliases:
   sig-api-machinery-leads:
     - deads2k
     - fedebongio
-    - lavalamp
+    - jpbetz
   sig-apps-leads:
     - janetkuo
     - kow3ns