diff --git a/src/mailman_django/views.py b/src/mailman_django/views.py
index 5f4f126..d5bcaad 100644
--- a/src/mailman_django/views.py
+++ b/src/mailman_django/views.py
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@
         choosable_domains = [("",_("Choose a Domain"))]
         for domain in c.domains:
             choosable_domains.append((domain.mail_host,domain.mail_host))
-        form = ListNew(choosable_domains)
+        form = ListNew(choosable_domains,initial={'list_owner': request.user.username})
     return render_to_response(template, {'form': form, error:None},
                               context_instance=RequestContext(request))