Obatala's recent expansion into international markets via its distributors Stratech in the United Kingdom and Asone in Japan was recognized by Kendee Yamaguchi, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Field at the International Trade Administration. Obatala has been supported by the New Orleans office of the U.S. Commercial Service in its efforts to expand its service and product offerings to international markets and is very thankful to Erin Butler, Charlotte Conerly, and John Henry Jackson for all their hard work. As a part of the recognition ceremony, Obatala's COO and CEO participated in a roundtable with DAS Yamaguchi to provide feedback on the challenges and opportunities Obatala faces as it seeks to grow outside the US.