Urban Partnership Bank has announced it is now a certified CDFI in Detroit and Wayne County, Michigan, affirming the bank's commitment to the Detroit area. The bank was also recertified in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois. In addition, the bank has announced that their board of directors is now a 12-member team with the addition of Michael Lewis. Lewis served as regional president and executive vice president of the Chicago Metro Region of BMO Harris Bank until his retirement in 2013. “The CDFI designations and the addition of Mike Lewis to our board further underscore our commitment to serve neglected communities and build a better future,” said Urban Partnership Bank CEO William Farrow.