Clarence H. Geist

Clarence Henry Geist (1866 – June 12, 1938) was an American businessman who owned over 100 public utility companies and was the largest individual stock holder of public utility companies in the United States. His association with the water supply, including ownership of the Indianapolis Water Company and Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, earned him the nickname "Waterboy". He was president of the C. H. Geist Company, and director of several other companies including the United Gas Improvement Company and the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company. He owned the Seaview golf club in Galloway, New Jersey, and the Boca Raton Club. He played a major role in the development of Boca Raton, Florida, including construction of a water plant, bridges, and train depot to support his resort.