In this Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, photo, Anna Johnson poses for photo at her office in Phoenix. The Associated Press has named Johnson as regional news director for the west, a new position overseeing AP's journalism and news operations across formats in 13 western states. The appointment was announced Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, by Brian Carovillano, AP's vice president for U.S. News. Johnson is based in Phoenix, AP's regional hub for the West. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)