LSB Industries announced that Jack E. Golsen is retiring as founder and board executive chairman at the end of this year. It also said LSB and Golsen will enter into a transition agreement on Jan. 1, 2018, that will keep Golsen on the board after his retirement, serving as its chairman emeritus. In that role, Golsen will be paid an annual cash retainer of $480,000, and will receive $4,400 a month to cover certain expenses.