CORT’s Angi Pusateri Downey Honored with National Apartment Association Lifetime Achievement Award

CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CORT, the nation's leading provider of furniture rental and transition services, is thrilled to announce that Angi Pusateri Downey, National Strategic Account Manager, has been awarded the prestigious National Apartment Association (NAA) Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor recognizes Angi’s exceptional dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to the rental housing industry and her substantial contributions to the National Apartment Association.

“I am deeply honored and humbled to receive the NAA Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Angi Pusateri Downey. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible support and collaboration from my colleagues, mentors, and industry partners who have inspired and guided me along the way. The rental housing industry is a remarkable community, and I feel privileged to contribute to its growth and success. I am immensely grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey, and I look forward to continuing our shared work to uplift and strengthen our industry for years to come.”

Since joining CORT in July 2022, Angi has been instrumental in advancing strategic initiatives and fostering relationships within the multifamily housing sector. Her collaborative spirit and commitment to elevating both her colleagues and industry partners have left a lasting impact across the industry and the communities she serves.

“Angi’s dedication to both the rental housing industry and CORT is exceptional, and we are thrilled to celebrate her well-earned Lifetime Achievement Award from the NAA,” said Pete Regules, CORT Vice President of Residential National Accounts. “Her collaborative spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence reflect CORT’s values and continue to inspire our team and industry partners alike.”

With an impressive career in the multifamily housing sector, Angi has previously held leadership roles in several prominent organizations, including Landing, ResMan Property Management Software, Grace Hill, and RentDebt Automated Collections, LLC. Her work has consistently focused on growth, strengthening industry relationships, and supporting sustainable development. Angi’s extensive volunteer experience with the NAA, including her role as Chairman of the National Supplier’s Council Executive Board, underscores her commitment to advancing the industry and her peers.

The NAA Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates supplier partners and association executives who exemplify outstanding dedication to the rental housing industry. This year, the award was presented to Angi at the NAA’s Assembly of Delegates, held from November 12 to 14, 2024, at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. The Assembly gathered delegates from NAA’s ten regions, as well as NAA and NAA Education Institute boards, committees, and task forces for the year’s largest business meeting.

About CORT

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation’s leading provider of transition services, offering furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring, and more. With over 100 locations across the United States and a global partner network spanning more than 80 countries, CORT is committed to making a house a home, an office a great place to work and an event a memorable celebration. For more information, visit www.cort.com.

About the National Apartment Association (NAA)

The National Apartment Association (NAA) is the foremost voice and resource for the rental housing industry, representing more than 93,000 members and 10.5 million apartment homes worldwide. NAA promotes integrity, accountability, and community responsibility through advocacy, education, and collaboration. To learn more, visit www.naahq.org.